Reservations 800-864-7275
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229-896-3551
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 17-19:
Tent & RV and Premium Campsites / Picnic Shelters / Beach Pavilion
(as of May 14, 2013)
 Reed Bingham State Park Business Plan
• CAMPGROUND NOTICE: We now have 18 full hook-up sewer sites, plus a paddle-in campsite on a small island.
Visitors to this pretty park usually see abundant wildlife, including species such as gopher tortoises, spotted turtles, limpkins, indigo snakes and nesting bald eagles. American alligators are often seen sunning along the lake’s edge. During winter, thousands of “buzzards,” actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Nearly 80 percent of the Coastal Plain’s plant community can be found along the park’s Coastal Plain Nature Trail, making this park’s habitat some of the most diverse in the country.
A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Paddlers can rent canoes and kayaks to explore this beautiful lake lined with fragrant water lilies and tupelo trees. Guided pontoon boat tours are sometimes offered during events. The beachside pavilion, picnic shelters and group shelters are scenic spots for parties, reunions and other celebrations. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham who was instrumental in having the park established.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/ReedBingham
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 1,613 Acres
- 375-Acre Lake
- 46 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$32) - cable TV hookups, 18 sites with sewage hookups
- Pioneer Campground ($30 and up, organized groups only)
- Paddle-in Island Campsite ($60, up to 30 campers)
- 7 Picnic Shelters ($15-$50)
- 4 Group Shelters (seat 50–120, $70–$235)
- Beach Pavilion ($105)
- Swimming Beach
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Pontoon Boat Tours (fee, call for schedule)
- Boating -- 3 ramps
- Canoe and Kayak Rental -- Park Paddlers Club
- Fishing – boat rental, dock, accessible pier
- Hiking – 7 miles of trails
- Lake Swimming
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- Bicycle and Street Strider Rental
- Playground
- Ranger Programs & Homeschool Programs
- GeoCaching
- Birding -- "Buzzard" viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam in the morning and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.
- Gopher Tortoise
- American Bald Eagle
- Friends of Reed Bingham Facebook
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Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 24, 2013 until Monday, May 27, 2013 10 AM to 11 AM
| Celebrate with boat rides, animal programs, arts and crafts, and guided hikes. Call in advance to reserve spots for boat rides. Boat Rides $5. $5 parking. 229-896-3551. |
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Junior Ranger Camp
Monday, Jun 3, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 6, 2013 9 AM to 2 PM
| Children ages 7-9, come earn your Jr. Ranger Badge! Participate in nature hikes, bird watching, fishing, games, animal programs, and other fun outdoor activities, all while earning your deer level Jr. Ranger Badge. Register in advance. $45 (advance) - $50. $5 parking. 229-896-3551. |
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Junior Ranger Camp Session 2
Monday, Jun 17, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 20, 2013 9 AM to 2 PM
 Children ages 10 and up, come earn your Jr. Ranger Badge! Participate in nature hikes, bird watching, fishing, games, animal programs, and other fun outdoor activities, all while earning your fox level Jr. Ranger Badge. Register in advance. $45 (advance - $50. $5 parking. 229-896-3551. |
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