New Manchester Mills Ruins in Lithia Springs Georgia

Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful mile-long stretch of white-water rapids below.

The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and canoeing. Fishing supplies are available in the park's bait shop, while wildlife and history displays, trail maps, snacks and gift items may be found in the Visitor Center -- the most environmentally responsible building in Georgia (LEED-NC PLATINUM).

Amenities at Sweetwater Creek State Park

Park is 2549 acres in size.

1 group shelter with barbeque pit - seats 150

48 picnic sites

11 picnic shelters

visitor center - museum

playgrounds

215-acre George Sparks Reservoir

Lakebait shop

2 fishing docks - Private boats and canoes allowed

gift shop

ranger programs

Red History Hiking Trail - 1 mile one way. Blazed red. Rated easy to difficult.

Blue Nature Trail - 2 miles one way. Blazed blue. Rated moderate to difficult. A steep climb down to the falls deck.

White Trail - 3 miles one way. Blazed white. Rated moderate to difficult.

Yellow (east side) Trail - 3-mile loop. Blazed yellow. Rated moderate to difficult. Directions - Take I-20 west from Atlanta, Exit #44 to Thornton Road. Turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blaires Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to park.

Phone, Address and Directions

Phone: 770-732-5871 - Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs Georgia 30122 - Directions - Take I-20 west from Atlanta, Exit #44 to Thornton Road. Turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blaires Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to park.