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     George L. Smith State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (478) 763-2759

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 3-5:
6 two-Bedroom Cottages / Tent & RV Campsites / Group Shelters / Picnic Shelters / Pioneer Campsites
(as of January 31, 2012 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
LAKE NOTICE: The lake has been lowered for dam repair, so boating is not allowed at this time.  The good news is that bank fishing is excellent! 

With natural beauty, lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the refurbished Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination gristmill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880.  A group shelter near the bridge is popular for family reunions and parties.  Some campsites sit right on the water’s edge, while cottages with gas fireplaces and screened porches are nestled into the woods.
 
The park’s mill pond beckons anglers and paddlers to explore thick stands of cypress and tupelo trees draped with Spanish moss.  Canoeists and kayakers can join the Park Paddlers Club.  While on the water, nature enthusiasts can look for beaver dams, blue heron, white ibis and other wading birds.  The park rents boats, and nearby outfitters offer guided paddle trips.  Hikers can stretch their legs on seven miles of trails while searching for gopher tortoises, Georgia’s state reptile.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/GeorgeLSmith

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 1,634 Acres
  • 8 Cottages ($110-$120) -- #4 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
  • 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24-$26)
  • 412-Acre Lake
  • Historic Covered Bridge and Mill
  • 4 Picnic Shelters ($40)
  • Group Shelter (seats 50, $120)
  • Pioneer Campground ($40)

THINGS TO DO & SEE:
  • Fishing - boat rentals
  • Boating - boat ramp, 10 HP limit
  • Pedal Boat Rental - (fee)
  • Canoe Rental - 10 miles of trails, Park Paddlers Club
  • Walking and Biking - 7 miles of trails
  • GeoCaching
  • Playgrounds
  • Birding

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Events
Pond Fishing
Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM from Feb 4, 2012 until Feb 5, 2012 
Get Outdoors GeorgiaBring your dip nets out to the park. The pond is being dropped to make repairs to the historic mill house and dam. Catch all you want these two days! Not for the purpose of resale. Fishing licenses are required. No seines or cast nets allowed. $5 parking. 912-381-8277.

  Address/Directions
George L. Smith State Park
371 George L. Smith State Park Rd
Twin City , GA 30471

GPS Coordinates:
N 32.544717 | W 082.125400
Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take I-16 exit #104.

 
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George L. Smith State Park
371 George L. Smith State Park Rd
Twin City, GA 30471 View Details


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George L. Smith State Park
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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