Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
This 1,478-acre park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding. Cottages, campsites and picnic shelters sit near the water’s edge, offering excellent views and access to the lake.
- Address7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA 39845
- Park Hours7 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
- Office Hours8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Parking Fee$10 per vehicle (ParkPass)
- Park Phone229-861-3137
- Campsite & Cottage Reservations1-800-864-7275
- GPS CoordinatesN 30.805016, W -84.879200
Driving directions: Located 16 miles south of Donalsonville via GA Hwy 39, or 23 miles west of Bainbridge on GA Hwy 253.
Seminole State Park Map
This is the Georgia State Parks map of Seminole State Park from 2008, kept in our archive. It shows the park’s roads and main facilities as they were laid out then, so newer buildings, campsites, trails and closures will not appear on it. Before you go, check the official park page below.
We could not find a current downloadable map on the official park page. Ask at the park office for one when you arrive.
- Official Seminole State Park page for hours, fees and current closures
Wildlife & Trails
Because the park surrounds a small cove, visitors usually enjoy smooth water for skiing and tubing, plus a sand swimming beach for lake lovers. Wildlife is abundant throughout Seminole, and a nature trail leads past gopher tortoise burrows, a wetland boardwalk, and one of the largest Longleaf Pine forests in a Georgia state park. Observant visitors may also see alligators, osprey, bald eagles and other wildlife. Nearby wildlife management areas offer great duck and deer hunting.
Park Amenities
- 50 tent, RV & trailer campsites
- Primitive treehouse campsite, sleeps 15
- 1 pioneer campground
- 14 cottages (some dog friendly)
- 1 group shelter, sleeps 75
- 5 picnic shelters
- Miniature golf (fee)
- Lake swimming beach
- 5 boat ramps & 3 boat docks
- Kayak & canoe rental
- 2.2-mile Gopher Tortoise hiking trail
- Wetland boardwalk
- GeoCaching
- Playground
- Gift shop
- Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Photos
Swimming AreaA sand beach on a calm cove
Picnic ShelterShaded shelters near the water
Lakeside BirdingGulls, wading birds & more
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0; The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0; The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Camping
40-Foot Campsites
Holds 1 tent, 2 tents, a pop-up trailer, or a trailer/motorhome up to 40 feet. Waterfront sites are first come, first served, with the Gopher Tortoise Nature Trail entrance nearby. Water, 30-amp electric, picnic table, grill and fire ring. No cable hookups. Maximum 6 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Pioneer Campsite
A primitive, rugged site for groups only, 10-person minimum, located by itself. No electricity, though water is now available. Pit toilets; campground bathing facilities are not available to pioneer campers. Vehicles allowed, maximum 30.
Treehouse Camping
Primitive treehouse-style camping: a 30’x30’ screened-in covered shelter on raised stilts with built-in benches around the outer floor. No water or power; pit toilet. Maximum 15 people. Sleeping bags, air mattresses or blanket pallets only – no tents allowed inside.
Picnic Shelters
All visitors are required to have a ParkPass.
Picnic Shelter #1
Open-sided covered shelter very close to the water, with good access to the beach area, mini golf and restrooms. One grill. Maximum 30 vehicles.
Picnic Shelter #2
Open-sided covered shelter close to the swimming area, playground, restrooms and office. Lake access, grill and tables. Maximum 30 vehicles.
Picnic Shelter #3
Open-sided covered shelter close to restrooms and playground, with excellent lake access. Water, electrical outlets and grill. Maximum 30 vehicles.
Picnic Shelter #4
Open-sided shelter on the lake. Water, electricity and grill. Maximum 30 vehicles.
Picnic Shelter #5
Open-sided covered shelter in a wooded area by the miniature golf course, not near the water. Water, electricity and grill. Maximum 25 vehicles.
Cottages
Cottage 3 is handicap accessible. Cottages 3–12 are two-bedroom cottages, each bedroom with two double beds and one half bath (the two half baths share one shower), sleeping 8. Bed and bath linens provided. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker and microwave, heat/AC, satellite TV. No phone. Screened porch with rocking chairs. Cottage 3 has a fold-out bed in the living room in place of the bed missing from the handicap-accessible room.
Group Shelter
Enclosed, screened-in shelter near the mini-golf in a shady area. Heat/air, stove, refrigerator, sink, large grill, outside tables, outside water and restrooms. ParkPass required.
Reservations & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation must be made at least 3 days prior to arrival to receive a refund; a cancellation/handling fee per reservation will be charged. Changing your arrival date less than 3 days before the scheduled arrival counts as a cancellation and forfeits the deposit.
7–14 Day Cottage Reservations: Cancellations 30+ days in advance receive a deposit refund minus a cancellation fee. Cancelling less than 30 days but before 72 hours of arrival: request a refund in writing; if the cottage is rebooked for the original dates, you’ll receive a full refund minus a cancellation fee. Cancelling within 72 hours of arrival forfeits the one-night deposit. Deposits are required for all reservations and are posted when the reservation is made.
Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in is between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.; check-out is before 1 p.m. Campers must register and present a reservation confirmation before setting up. Not arriving on the first night of your stay counts as a no-show – your reservation is cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
Reservation Changes: One change is allowed at no charge with 3 days’ notice; additional changes incur a per-reservation handling fee.