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Park (706) 783-5349

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 5-7:
RV/Tent Campsites, Horse Campground, Horse Camping Buddy Sites, Horse Stables, Pioneer Campsites, Log Cabin Bunkhouse, Group Shelter, Picnic Shelters
(as of February 3, 2010 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

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
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/WatsonMillBridge

FACILITIES:
  • 1,118 Acres
  • 5-Acre Mill Pond
  • Covered Bridge
  • 21 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25)
  • 3 Log Cabin Bunkhouses (sleep 8, $60)
  • 3 Picnic Shelters ($35)
  • Group Shelter (seats 100, $100)
  • Pioneer Campground ($30 and up)
  • Horse Stalls ($8) with 11 Campsites ($23-$25)

ACTIVITIES:
  • Hiking – 7 miles of trails
  • Bicycling – 5 miles of trails
  • Horseback Riding ($8) – 14 miles of trails, camping area, stalls, no horse rental
  • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
  • Fishing – catfish, bass and bream
  • Trail Details
NOTICE: We are currently conducting a tree harvest which will only effect small portions of the park at a time. Most of the trails will remain open during this harvest. Timber crews will make sure the horse trails stay clear of equipment and trees.





  • Height Restrictions on the park "9 FEET on covered bridge"
  • Traditional campers please use Comer entrance on HWY 22
  • Equestrian campers please use Carlton entrance on HWY 72

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  Address/Directions
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
650 Watson Mill Road
Comer , GA 30629

Located 3 miles south of Comer off Ga. Hwy. 22. Covered bridge has 9-foot maximum clearance. Equestrian campers may need to use the park entrance of Hwy. 72 in Cartlon, while traditional campers may use the park entrance off Hwy. 22 in Comer.

 
 
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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