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George L. Smith State Park
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Reservations 800-864-7275
Park 478-763-2759

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   "Group Shelter Deals" - (Ongoing)
   "Picnic Shelters & Campsites" - (July 15, 2014 to January 31, 2015)

With natural beauty, lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the refurbished Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination gristmill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880.  A group shelter near the bridge is popular for family reunions and parties.  Some campsites sit right on the water’s edge, while cottages with gas fireplaces and screened porches are nestled into the woods.
 
The park’s mill pond beckons anglers and paddlers to explore thick stands of cypress and tupelo trees draped with Spanish moss.  Canoeists and kayakers can join the Park Paddlers Club.  While on the water, nature enthusiasts can look for beaver dams, blue heron, white ibis and other wading birds.  The park rents boats, and nearby outfitters offer guided paddle trips.  Hikers can stretch their legs on seven miles of trails while searching for gopher tortoises, Georgia’s state reptile.

   George L. Smith State Park Business Plan

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Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/GeorgeLSmith
Get Close to Nature at George L. Smith State Park - WTOC-TV Savannah news story

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
    • 1,634 Acres
    • 8 Cottages ($125-$135) -- #4 is dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2)
    • 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28)
    • 5 Primitive Campsites ($8 per person, call park for reservations)
    • 412-Acre Lake
    • Historic Covered Bridge and Mill
    • 4 Picnic Shelters ($35)
    • Group Shelter (seats 50, $125)
    • Pioneer Campground ($40)

THINGS TO DO & SEE:
    • Fishing - boat rentals
    • Boating – boat ramp, 10 HP limit
    • Pedal Boat Rental - (fee)
    • Canoe and Kayak Rental - 10 miles of trails, Park Paddlers Club, outfitter nearby
    • Walking and Biking - 7 miles of trails
    • GeoCaching
    • Playgrounds
    • Birding

WSB TV "Hidden Treasures" video



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  • 25 Campsites - Reserve
  • 8 Cottages - Reserve
  • 4 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 1 Group Shelter - Reserve
  • 1 Pioneer Camp - Reserve
  • 5 Primitive Campsites - call 478-763-2759 to reserve
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Events
Space: What Do We Really See?
Friday, Apr 25, 2014 7:30 PM to 10 PM
Planets, satellites, falling stars, meteoroids! Join us for this eye-opening presentation by the Statesboro Astronomy Club as they interpret the night sky. Location: north boat ramp. $5 parking. 478-763-2759.
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Address/Directions
George L. Smith State Park
371 George L. Smith State Park Rd
Twin City , GA30471

GPS Coordinates:
N 32.5585600 | W -82.1193700
Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take I-16 exit #104.

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George L. Smith State Park
371 George L. Smith State Park Rd
Twin City, GA 30471 View Details


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George L. Smith State Park


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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