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     Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (229) 838-6870
Nearby Park Lodge (877) 591-5575

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 3-5:
Backcountry Campsites / Picnic Shelters / Pioneer Campsites (Call the park at 229-838-6870 for availability and same day reservations.)
(as of January 31, 2012 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.
 
Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge.  Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below.  Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club.  Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest.  Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. 

Visitors are urged to use caution on trails and to not go beyond fences or overlooks.  Erosion can cause the canyon walls to collapse.

Park Hours: The visitor center is closed, but the park is open daily.
September 15-April 14, 7AM-6PM
April 15-September 14, 7AM-9PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/ProvidenceCanyon

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 1,003 Acres
  • 2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
  • 2 Pioneer Campsites ($33)
  • 6 Backcountry Campsites ($9/person)

THINGS TO DO & SEE:



    To qualify, members should hike from the Visitor Center to the creek bed, turn left to enter canyons #4 and #5, then return on the same trail. Membership cards may be punched after your hike at nearby Florence Marina State Park, located 16 miles west of Lumpkin at the end of Hwy. 39C.



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Events
Astronomy Night
Saturday, Mar 17, 2012 7 PM to 9 PM
Get Outdoors GeorgiaProvidence Canyon is an ideal location to view night skies because there is virtually no light pollution. Join the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and Columbus State University as they reveal the night skies through the use of telescopes and share mythological stories about the constellations. $5 parking. 229-838-6202.

  Address/Directions
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin , GA 31815

GPS Coordinates:
N 32.068783 | W 084.913916
Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.

 
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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815 View Details


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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
 
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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