Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 783-5349
NOTICE: Please be advised that due to drought conditions, there are no pedal boat/canoe rentals at this time, nor water running over the shoals below the dam. All other park activities remain normal.
Known as one of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River. Built in 1885 by Washington (W.W.) King, son of freed slave and famous covered bridge builder, Horace King, the bridge is supported by a town lattice truss system held firmly together with wooden pins. At one time, Georgia had more than 200 covered bridges; today, less than 20 remain.
The park is an ideal spot for an afternoon picnic or an overnight stay at the campground. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails allow visitors to enjoy the thick forest along the river or travel into the park's backcountry. During summer, visitors often play in the cool river shoals just below the bridge.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
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Facilities
1,018 Acres
5-Acre Mill Pond
Covered Bridge
32 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($22-$24)
Log Cabin Bunkhouse (sleeps 8, $50)
3 Picnic Shelters ($30)
Group Shelter (seats 100, $90)
Pioneer Campground ($30 and up)
Horse Stalls ($8) with 11 Campsites ($22-$24)
Activities
Hiking - 7 miles of trails
Bicycling - 5 miles of trails
Horseback Riding - 12 miles of trails, camping areas, stalls, no horse rentals
Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
Fishing - catfish, bass and bream
Trail Details
Nearby Attractions
Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course
Robert Toombs House State Historic Site
Bobby Brown State Park
Days Inn
University of Georgia, Athens
Richard B. Russell State Park and Golf Course
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