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     General Coffee State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (912) 384-7082

One of southern Georgia's "best kept secrets," this park is known for interpretation of agricultural history at its Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and other exhibits. Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp where the park hosts rare and endangered plants. The threatened indigo snake and gopher tortoise make their homes in this wiregrass community. Overnight accommodations include camping, cottages, and the Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th century cabin perfect for romantic getaways. The park was donated to the state by a group of Coffee County citizens in 1970 and is named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM


Click here to learn more about the Gopher Tortoise.

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Events

Get Outdoors Georgia Smell The Coffee 5-K Run/Walk
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 8:30 AM - 11 AM
Handicapped AccessibleHeld in cooperation with the City of Douglas Recreation Department, all ages welcome to participate. Register in advance.  $15 plus $3 parking. 912-384-5978.
Pioneer Skills Day
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
Handicapped AccessibleThe Heritage Farm will come to life as volunteers demonstrate the skills of farm life from the 1800s. This festival includes crafters, musicians and dancers. $3 parking. 912-384-1581.
Christmas on the Pond
Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 6 PM - 9 PM
Handicapped AccessibleStorytelling, hayrides, refreshments and Santa himself will usher in the holiday season. $3 parking. 912-384-1581.


Facilities
1,511 Acres
4-Acre Lake
50 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23)
Burnham Cottage ($150)
5 Cottages ($90-$160)
Cottage #1 is a dog friendly cottage
Group Lodge (sleeps 32, $250)
7 Picnic Shelters ($25-$50)
Group Shelter (seats 175, $135)
Pioneer Campground ($25 and up)
Swimming Pool (fee)
Heritage Farm
Outdoor Amphitheater


Activities
Hiking - 4-mile nature trail and boardwalk
History and Nature Programs
Fishing
Canoe Rental


Nearby Attractions
Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course
Okefenokee Swamp
Stephen C. Foster State Park
Suwannee River Visitor Center
Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course
Days Inn
Paradise Public Fishing Area
Georgia Agrirama Agricultural Museum
Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site



  Address/Directions
General Coffee State Park
46 John Coffee Rd
Nicholls , GA 31554

Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32.

 
 
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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