Discover Georgia's Presidential Pathways Travel Region State Parks and Historic Sites - F. D. Roosevelt State Park is deeply rooted in the F. D. Roosevelt historical era. You'll have to see the stunning Providence Canyon State Park to know why it is known as the 'Little Grand Canyon'. All state parks have pet friendly cabins, lovely trails and more. Go back in time at the Little White House Historic Site. Stay and Play in GA!
F. D. Roosevelt State Park - Amenities - 9049 acresPark is deeply rooted in the historical era of President F. D. RooseveltSeveral structures were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the great depression140 tent, RV and trailer campsites2 group campsites that sleep 70 and 125 peoplepioneer campsiteprimitive campground22 cottages - some are dog friendly 2 picnic shelters1 group shelter that seats 85 peopletrading posthorseback riding stableshorse rentals20-mile horseback riding trail2 lakesboat dockfishing boats for rentfishing Lake Liberty Bell beach37 miles hiking - backpacking trails including Pine Mountain TrailDowdell’s Knob - FDR’s picnic spot.
Florence Marina State Park - Amenities - 173 acresSituated in northern end of Lake Walter F. George43 tent, RV and trailer campsitescable TV hookups6 cottages - some are dog friendlypioneer campground8 efficiency units1 picnic shelter1 group shelter that seats 125 people2 playgroundsminiature golf3/4 mile nature traillake marina with 66 boat slips for rentboat rampboat dockfishing boats for rentlighted fishing pierhikers and bird viewers may see herons, egrets and bald eagles wildlife and tennis
Georgia Veterans State Park - Amenities - 1308 acresEstablished as a memorial to veterans77 tent, RV and trailer campsitescable TV hookupspioneer campgrounds10 cottages4 picnic shelters group shelter that seats up to 150 peopleswimming pool and beachfishing on lake for bass, crappie, catfish and breamdisc golf 18-hole golf courseR/C model airplane flying fieldconference center1 mile nature hiking trailbirdingThis park also features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Civil WarParkingPublic RestroomsAccessibility for mobility-impaired.
Providence Canyon State Park - Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia’s 'Little Grand Canyon.' Colorful wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique 1003-acre park. Amenities - Known as 'Little Grand Canyon'pioneer campground6 backcountry campsites2 picnic shelters1 group shelter that seats 100 peoplevisitor center7-mile backpacking trail3 miles of hiking trails.
Sprewell Bluff State Recreation Area - 740 Sprewell Bluff Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286 Phone 706-646-6026 - Park Hours - 7 am - Sunset - $5 Parking Fee. Amenities - 1372 acresplaygroundpicnic area with grillshorseshoesvolleyballboat ramp for canoes, kayaks and anglersFlint River accessfishing for bass and catfish3 mile hiking trail. Located 10 miles west of Thomaston. From GA Hwy 74, turn on Old Alabama Rd and go south 6 miles to park.
Georgia's Presidential Pathways State Historic Sites
Little White House State Historic Site - 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Office Phone (706) 655-5870 at 8 am - 5 pm - Hours - 9 am - 4:45 pm Daily
Franklin D. Roosevelt built this home in 1932, while governor of New York. He came to warm Springs in 1924 to find a cure for polio. Swimming in the warm spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. Visitors can tour his home just as it was when he left it for the last time. Includes the servant and guest quarters, the Walk of American Stone and Flats, and the historic pools complex that first brought the future president here. Admission: $4-$7. Last tour at 4 pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day Located in Darien, 3 miles east of I-95 Exit #49
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