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 Crooked River State Park - Amenities - 500 acres 62 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campground11 cottages near river - #10 is pet friendlypicnic sites5 picnic shelters1 group shelterminiature golfsaltwater fishingboatingboat dock and rampnature center bicycle rental4-mile hiking trailNature trail winds through maritime forest and salt marshesWildlife: gopher tortoise, fiddler crabs, herons, snakes and turtlesCumberland Island Ferry and a kayaking outfitter are nearby. Pictures, reservations and more info on Crooked River State Park |
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 Fort McAllister Historic State Park - Amenities - 1725 acresLocated south of Savannah on the back of the Ogeechee RiverNestled in lovely giant
live oaks and salt marsh areas65 tent, RV and trailer campsitespioneer campgroundprimitive campsites2 picnic sheltersbest preserved earthwork fort fortification of the Confederacy fort toursCivil War museumplaygroundsseasonal canoe and kayak rentalsboat rampboat dockprivate boats allowed water skiingsaltwater fishingfishing pier4.3 miles of hiking trailsHome of the end of General Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea. Pictures, reservations and more info on Fort McAllister Historic State Park |
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 Laura S. Walker State Park - Amenities - 626 acresLocated near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp44 tent, RV and trailer campsites2 pioneer campgroundsgroup camping that sleeps 142 people9 picnic shelters5 group shelters that seat 75 to 165 people18-hole golf course and pro shopwildlife observation platformWildlife animals and plants: gopher tortoise, alligators, carnivorous pitcher plants, many oak varieties, yellow shafted flickers, saw palmettos, warblers, owls and great blue herons120-acre lakefishing boat rampboat dockprivate boats are allowed with 10 HP motor limitwater skiingseasonal canoe and fishing boat rentals3 miles of hiking trails.
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 Sapelo Island Reserve and Reynolds Mansion - Amenities - 6110 acres on a 16,006 acre barrier island composed of salt marsh, and complex beach and dunes systemsgroup pioneer campingReynolds Mansion Lodge - accommodates 16-29 people - reservations requiredwireless Internet availablevisitor centerguided tours - reservations required guided tours highlight Hog Hammock African American community, University of Georgia Marine Institute, Reynolds Mansion and the 1890 Lighthouse marsh and beach walks Guided Tours Wed 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (lighthouse and island), Sat 9 am - 1 pm and Sun 1:30 - 5 pm. Pioneer campground: Groups of 15-25 people may camp near the beach on Sapelo's Cabretta Island. Comfort station with hot showers available. Pictures, reservations and more info on Sapelo Island Reserve and Reynolds Mansion |
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 Skidaway Island State Park - Amenities - 588 acres87 tent, RV and trailer campsites3 pioneer campgrounds1 group shelter that sleeps 150 people5 picnic shelters2 playgroundsColonial Coast 3-mile Big Ferry birding trailvisitor center1 mile Sandpiper Nature accessible trailobservation towersLocated near historic Savannah, this barrier island has both salt and fresh water due to estuaries and marshes that flow through the area. The park borders Skidaway Narrows, a part of the intra-coastal waterway. Two nature trails wind through marshes, live oaks, cabbage-palmettos and longleaf pines, allowing visitors to watch for wildlife animals including deer, raccoon, shore birds and rare migrating birds such as the Painted Bunting.A giant ground sloth fossil replica, birding station, nature exhibits and reptile room are in the park's visitor center.Pictures, reservations and more info on Skidaway Island State Park |
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 Stephen C. Foster State Park - Amenities - 80 acres64 tent, RV and trailer campsitescable TV hookupspioneer campground9 cottages - #5 is dog friendly3 picnic sheltersinterpretive centermuseumlakeboat rampboat dockprivate boats allowed with 10 HP motor limitfishing and canoe boat rentals25 miles of day-use waterwaysguided boat tours birdingWildlife Animals - Visitors can look for alligators, turtles, raccoon, black bear, deer, birds and numerous other creatures while on the park’s elevated boardwalk trail or on a guided boat trip.Park in National Wildlife RefugeSuwanee River Visitor Center 1.5 mile Trembling Earth Nature hiking Trail Note: Yellow Fly season has arrived. Insect repellant will be needed. Gates are locked at closing. Pictures, reservations and more info on Stephen C Foster State Park |
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Georgia's Coast and Islands State Historic Sites |
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Fort King George State Historic Site - 1600 Wayne Street, Darien, GA 31305
Office Phone (912) 437-4770 Park Hours - Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun at 2-5:30 pm Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America.
A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthe;rn fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell. Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier
fortification on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. A museum and film cover the
Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th
century sawmilling when Darien became a major seaport. In addition to the fort replica, remains of three
sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired. Admission: $ 5. Group rates available with advance notice. Bus parking available.
Located in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 Exit #49 |
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Fort Morris Historic Site - 2559 Fort Morris Rd, Midway, GA 31320
Office Phone (912) 884-5999 - NOTICE: Starting June 15, 2009, the Fort Morris Historic Site's hours of operation will be Thursday-Saturday.
This Revolutionary War fort was captured by the British in 1779 and used again by Americans during the War of 1812. When the Continental Congress convened in 1776, the delegates recognized the importance of a fort to protect their growing seaport from the British. Soon afterwards, a low bluff on the Medway River at Sunbury was fortified and garrisoned by 200 patriots. When the British demanded the fort's surrender, on November 25, 1778, the defiant Col. John McIntosh replied "Come and Get It!" Visit Fort Morris to see what happened. Today, visitors can stand within the earthwork remains and view scenic Saint Catherine's Sound.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Activities: Educational Programs, historical research, Colonial Coast Birding Trail, Bird watching, 1 mile nature trail, visitors center, and picnic sites.
Admission: $2.50 - $5. Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Bus parking available.
Located 7 miles east of I-95 Exit #76 via Islands Highway and Fort Morris Road.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 North, Brunswick, GA 31525 - Phone (912) 264-7333 - NOTICE: Starting June 15, 2009, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site will be open Thursday-Saturday.
This beautiful plantation represents the history and culture of Georgia's rice coast. In the early 1800s, William Brailsford of Charleston carved a rice plantation from marshes along the Altamaha River. The family continued to grow rice until 1913. Today, a museum features silver from the family collection and a model of the plantation during its heyday. Tour the 1850s antebellum home and museum. A guided tour shows us the home with family heirlooms, 18th and 19th century furniture and Cantonese china.
Amenities include Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Admission: $2.50 - $5. Group rates available with advance notice. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas andNew Years Day.
Located between Brunswick and Darien on U.S. Hwy 17, 1 mile east of I-95 at Exit #42 |
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Wormsloe State Historic Site - 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
Office Phone (912) 353-3023 Hours - Tues-Sat at 9 am - 5 pm and Sun from 2-5:30 pm
A breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks leads to the tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the colonial estate constructed by Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers. Jones served as constable, Indian agent, surveyor, and member of the Royal Council. Visitors can view artifacts excavated from Wormsloe and a film about the founding of the 13th colony.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Admission: $2.50 - $4. Group rates available with advance notice. Bus parking available. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
Located 10 miles southeast of Savannah's historic district on Skidaway Road. |
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GA state parks & historic sites by travel region:
Metro Atlanta Parks
NE GA Mountains
NW GA Mountains
Coast & Islands
Historic Heartland
Presidential Pathway
Classic South
Magnolina Midlands
Plantation Trace
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State Park Waterfalls
State Park Fishing Tackle Loaner, Free Park Pass Loan and Jr. Ranger Gopher Badge Programs
Walk on the Wild Side
New Parks, Historic Sites Openings
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