Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(912) 384-7082
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for July 3-5 weekend!
Pioneer Campsites, Picnic Shelters, Cottage
(as of June 30, 2009 - availability updates are posted every Tuesday)
One of southern Georgia's "best kept secrets," this park is known for interpretation of agricultural history at its Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and other exhibits. Kids particularly enjoy feeding the park's many farm animals, including goats, sheep, chickens and donkeys. Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp where rare and endangered plants grow. The threatened Indigo Snake and Gopher Tortoise make their homes in this wiregrass community. Overnight accommodations include camping, cottages, and the Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th century cabin perfect for romantic getaways. The park was donated to the state by a group of Coffee County citizens in 1970 and is named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
FACITLITIES:
- 1,511 Acres
- 4-Acre Lake
- 50 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($21-$23)
- Burnham Cottage ($160-$175)
- 5 Cottages ($90-$110) -- #1 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
- Horse Trail Camping ($15 plus $5 trail fee) -- reservations can be made at the park office only.
- Group Lodge (sleeps 32, $250)
- 7 Picnic Shelters ($35-$50)
- Group Shelter (seats 180, $150)
- Pioneer Campground ($25 and up)
- Heritage Farm
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- Note: Swimming Pool is no longer available for use at this location.
ACTIVITIES:
- Hiking - 4-mile nature trail and boardwalk
- History and Nature Programs
- Fishing
- Canoe Rental
- Bicycle Rental
- Horse Trails ($5 trail fee)
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Events
Heritage Farm Camp
Monday, Jul 13, 2009 until Thursday, Jul 16, 2009 9 AM to 2 PM
| This camp focuses on learning what life was like for children on a South Georgia farm in the late 1800's. Participants will spend their days in the same activities that kids their age enjoyed. Planned activities include animal care, candle making, soap making, gardening and open hearth cooking... $25 plus $5 parking. 912-384-1581. |
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Gopher Fun Run-Walk
Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 9 AM
| Calling all kids! Come run with the tortoises. In cooperation with the Douglas Coffee County Parks and Recreation Department, kids 6-12 can run or walk through gopher tortoise habitat. Winners will get ribbons. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. 912-383-7332. |
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Moonlight Madness
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 6 PM to 10 PM
| Enjoy after-dark activities such as glow-in-the-dark volleyball and scavenger hunts, a haunted hayride, carnival games and more. Wear white so you can glow in the dark too! Bring a flashlight and chair. Sponsored by the City of Douglas Coffee County Recreation Department and the park's Friends. $5 parking. 912-383-7332. |
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Pioneer Harvest Festival
Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 10 AM to 5 PM
 The Heritage Farm will come to life as volunteers demonstrate the skills of farm life from the 1800s. This festival includes crafters, musicians and dancers. $5 parking. 912-384-1581. |
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Christmas on the Pond
Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 6 PM to 9 PM
| Storytelling, hayrides, refreshments and Santa himself will usher in the holiday season. $5 parking. 912-384-1581. |
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