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Camping Reservations (800) 864-7275
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Golf Pro Shop (877) 736-8897 (229) 276-2377
Park (229) 276-2371
SAM Shortline (877) 427-2457

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for July 3-5 weekend!
No Facilities Available
(as of June 30, 2009 - availability updates are posted every Tuesday)
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. 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. 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.

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8:15 AM-4:45 PM
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ACTIVITIES:
  • Walking Trails
  • Boating and Waterskiing - private boats permitted
  • Boat rental
  • Fishing - bass, crappie, catfish, bream
  • Birding
  • Model Airplane Flying
  • Golf
  • Disc Golf

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Events
Get Outdoors Georgia Fireworks on the Flint
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 9:30 PM
Join us for fireworks on the Flint to celebrate the 4th of July. Come early and enjoy family activities at the park and then enjoy the fireworks which will begin at dark. $5 parking. (229) 276-2371.
Get Outdoors Georgia Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon
Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 7 AM to 10 AM
Racers can participate in a triathlon, a half-mile swim in Lake Blackshear, a 13.6 mile bike race and a 3.1-mile run, or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim.  Registration fee. $5 parking. (229) 273-1668.
Get Outdoors Georgia School Day Fair
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 9 AM to 2 PM
More than eight stations including historical rifles demonstration, nature, wildlife resources and Georgia history, will be available for school groups and homeschoolers. Reservations required.  $1 plus $5 parking. (229) 276-2371.
Artifact Identification and Primitive Skills Day
Saturday, Oct 17, 2009 10 AM to 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 $5 parking. (229) 276-2371.
Get Outdoors Georgia Tribute to Veterans
Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 10 AM to 4 PM
This Veterans Day celebration includes World War II living history, radio-controlled model airplane fly-in, and 1 p.m. ceremony with guest speaker, bagpipes and drums, and color guard. $5 parking. (229) 276-2371.

  Address/Directions
Georgia Veterans State Park
2459 U.S. Highway 280 W
Cordele , GA 31015

Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280.

 
 
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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