Georgia State Parks - F.D. Roosevelt State Park

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F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 663-4858
Stables local (706) 628-7463

Located near Callaway Gardens and the town of Warm Springs, this park is deeply rooted in the historical era of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Seeking a place for treatment after he was stricken with polio in 1921, Roosevelt traveled to nearby Warm Springs and built his Little White House. Several structures within the park, including the stone swimming pool and some cottages, were built by Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Above Kings Gap is Dowdell's Knob, Roosevelt's favorite picnic spot overlooking a magnificent view of the valley below. A life-size sculpture of the beloved president welcomes visitors to the overlook. Hikers will enjoy the scenic trails in Georgia's largest state park, especially the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pines.

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F.D. Roosevelt Statue at Dowdell's Knob
Birdwatching at FDR State Park
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Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM Saturday-Thursday; 8AM-10PM Friday
Dowdell's Knob Hours: 8AM-8PM April-September; 8AM-5PM October-March.

Facilities
9,049 Acres
2 Lakes
140 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24)
Backcountry Campsites ($5/person)
22 Cottages ($95-$130)
Cottages #18 and #19 are dog friendly cottages
2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 85, $125)
2 Group Camps (sleep 75 and 120, $450-$550)
Pioneer Campground ($15 and up)
Trading Post
Liberty Bell Pool (fee)

Activities
Hiking and Backpacking - 37 miles of trails
Pine Mountain Trail
Fishing and Boating - boat rental
Picnicking
Swimming
Horseback Riding - stables, horse rentals, 20 miles of trails
Programs at F.D. Roosevelt

Nearby Attractions
FDR's Little White House State Historic Site
Warm Springs Village
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain Wild Animal Park
Pine Mountain Tourism
Roosevelt-Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation
Sprewell Bluff State Park
Columbus, Ga.
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
West Point Lake

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140 Campsites - Reserve

22 Cottages - Reserve

2 Picnic Shelters - Reserve

1 Group Shelter - Reserve

2 Group Camps - Reserve

1 Pioneer Camp - Reserve

Events

An Evening of Astronomy
Saturday, Jun 7, 2008 9 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, Sep 27, 2008 8 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 6 PM - 8 PM

Constellations and planets have been an important part of human society and folklore since humans lived in caves. Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center at the amphitheater for an evening that will include star talks, star maps, and viewing of the night sky. $3 parking. 706-663-4858.

Back to the '50s Dance
Saturday, Jul 5, 2008 7 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 7 PM - 10 PM

Go back in time to poodle skirts, bobby socks and hoola hoops - the wonderful 1950s. Meet at the park office amphitheater for a '50s costume contest, limbo and trivia. $3 parking. 706-663-4858.

Horse Fair
Saturday, May 2, 2009 11 AM - 3 PM

Become horse wise as experts give demonstrations on saddling, hooking up horses to wagons, filing teeth, training and more. Meet at the Roosevelt Hourse Stables. Please do not bring horses. $10 horse rides; $5 pony rides for ages 9 and younger. $3 parking. 706-663-4858.

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Address/Directions
F.D. Roosevelt State Park
2970 Ga. Highway 190
Pine Mountain , GA 31822

Located just off I-185 near Callaway Gardens, west of Warm Springs on Ga. Route 190, or south of Pine Mountain off U.S. Hwy. 27.

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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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