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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
  
Reservations 800-864-7275
Park 229-838-6870
Nearby Park Lodge 877-591-5575

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While the Park is open daily, the Visitor Center is only open Friday, Saturday-Sunday from September 1 to November 30 and from March 1 to July 7, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.
 
Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge.  Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below.  Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club.  Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest.  Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. 

Visitors are urged to use caution on trails and to not go beyond fences or overlooks.  Erosion can cause the canyon walls to collapse.

   School Programs at Providence Canyon

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Park Hours: The park is open daily as follows:
September 15 - April 14 / 7AM-6PM
April 15 - September 14 / 7AM-9PM
The Visitor Center is open Sat-Sun only, as follows:
September 1 - November 30, 8AM-5PM
March 1 - May 31 / 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/ProvidenceCanyon

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
    • 1,003 Acres
    • 2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
    • 2 Pioneer Campsites ($40)
    • 6 Backcountry Campsites ($10/person)
    • Interpretive Center -- open weekends seasonally

THINGS TO DO & SEE:
    • Hiking - 3 miles of trails, part of the Canyon Climbers Club (get cards punched at nearby Florence Marina State Park)
    • Backpacking - 7-mile backcountry trail
    • Astronomy and geology programs
    • Picnicking
    • Stargazing
    • Photography




    To qualify, members should hike from the Visitor Center to the creek bed, turn left to enter canyons #4 and #5, then return on the same trail. Membership cards may be punched after your hike at nearby Florence Marina State Park, located 16 miles west of Lumpkin at the end of Hwy. 39C.


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Events
Trail Run
Saturday, Mar 8, 2014 9 AM to 2 PM
Flatlanders Canyon Crash Trail Run 5K/10K/13.2 mile event. $5 parking. 229-838-4244.
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  Address/Directions
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin , GA 31815

GPS Coordinates:
N 32.064445 | W -84.921913
Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.

 
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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815 View Details


  32.064445
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
 
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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