Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 783-5349
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for September 3-6:
Picnic Shelter
(as of August 31, 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 ($25-$28)
- 3 Log Cabin Bunkhouses (sleep 8, $65)
- 3 Picnic Shelters ($40)
- Group Shelter (seats 100, $105)
- Pioneer Campground ($33 and up)
- Horse Stalls ($11) with 11 Campsites ($25-$28)
- Playground
ACTIVITIES:
- 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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Events
Trail Clean-up Day
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 9 AM to 3 PM
Bags will be provided for volunteers for picking up trash along our hiking and horse trails.
Please help us keep our parks beautiful. $5 parking. 706-783-5349. |
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