Camping Reservations (800) 864-7275
Room/Lodge Reservations (800) 459-1230
Cottage Reservations (800) 459-1230
Golf Packages (800) 459-1230
Golf Pro Shop (877) 736-8897 (229) 276-2377
Park
(229) 276-2371
SAM Shortline
(877) 427-2457
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is a privately operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, 10 cottages and a restaurant. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm and other attractions. An 18-hole golf course and pro shop, along with 8,600-acre Lake Blackshear, make this one of Georgia's most popular state parks.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8:15 AM-4:45 PM
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Events
Walk "Fore" Your Health - Georgia Vets
Tuesdays until Aug 26, 2008
| Walk 18 holes at Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10. Tee time is required. $3 parking. 877-736-8897. |
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School Day Fair
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008 9 AM - 2 PM
| School groups and homeschoolers can go to educational stations on history, nature, wildlife resources and black powder demonstrations. Register in advance. $1 plus. (229) 276-2371. |
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Artifact Identification and Primitive Skills Day
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
| Archaeologists will identify spear points, arrowheads, pottery and other Native American artifacts brought in by visitors, while programs on primitive and pioneer skills are offered. $1 plus $3 parking. (229) 276-2371. |
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Tribute to Veterans
Saturday, Nov 8, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
| This Veterans Day celebration includes World War II living history, a model airplane fly-in, model boat show and 1 p.m. ceremony with guest speaker, bagpipes and drums, and color guard. $3 parking. (229) 276-2371. |
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FACILITIES:
1,308 Acres
77 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25) - cable TV hookups
4 Picnic Shelters ($50)
Group Shelter (seats 150, $200)
Pioneer Campground ($40)
10 Cottages
The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club
Memorial Golf Course (18 holes, $36-$40)
The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort
Beach
R/C Model Airplane Flying Field
Disc Golf Course
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking - 1 mile of trails
Boating and Waterskiing - private boats permitted
Boat rental
Fishing - bass, crappie, catfish, bream
Birding
Golf
Disc Golf
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Albany, Georgia
Americus, Georgia
SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
Providence Canyon State Conservation Park
Retreat at Lake Blackshear (800) 459-1230
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