A.H.Stephens - Horse Trails | Georgia State Parks

Horse Trail Policies:

     1. All riders must sign a release of liability form prior to riding.

     2. A negative coggins test must be presented to the park office
         for each horse brought onto the park.

     3. Horses must be brought onto the park in a trailer and cannot
         be unloaded except at the staging areas.

     4. Riding of horses is confined to designated and marked horse
         trails. No riding on roadways, pedestrian trails or powerline
         right of ways.

     5. The horse trail camping area is limited to those campers who
         confirm a site with the park office prior to setting up. A fee of
         $23/RV and $21/tent per site is required per night.

     6. Trail riding fees of $10 per day or an annual riding pass of $60
         are required and can be purchased from the park office.

AH Stephens horse campground

The horse trail is 12 miles in length and consists of three separate loops. Each loop is blazed blue, red and orange as indicated on map.

A Georgia ParkPass is required to be displayed on all vehicles in the park. Visitors may purchase a daily pass for $5 or an annual pass for $50 at the park office.

All park rules and regulations are posted for your convenience at the park office and must be observed by all park visitors.

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In Case of Emergency
Please call 911 for medical emergencies. Park staff residences are indicated on the map.

Emergency Phone Numbers:
     Park Manager........................706.456.2386
     Assistant Manager.................706.456.2186
     Fire Department.....................706.456.2600
     Sheriff....................................706.456.2345
     Greensboro Hospital..............706.453.2222
     Washington Hospital..............706.678.2151
     The nearest hospital is Washington, GA on Hwy. 47 North.
     From the stop light in Crawfordville, turn left onto US 278 East.
     Go one mile, turn left onto GA Hwy. 47 North and go 19 miles.
     The hospital is on the left as you enter the city limits.

Wilkes County Veternarian Services:
     706.678.2929 or 706.456.2793 (res)

Safety Hints:
     • Never ride or hike alone
     • Advise someone of your itinerary
     • Drink plenty of water
     • Carry a first aid kit
     • Wear orange during hunting season
     • Do not ride the power line easements

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Facilities:
     • 1,177 Acres
     • 42 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
     • 4 Cottages
     • 3 Picnic Shelters
     • Group Shelter (seats 80)
     • 3 Fishing Lakes - 2 acre, 18 acre and 21 acres
     • Group Camp
     • Pioneer Group Campground

Activities:
     • Camping
     • Fishing
     • Boating
     • Pedal Boats
     • Horseback Riding Trails
     • Walking Trails
     • Historic Site & Museum

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