Georgia Sign In  | My Preferences   
HomeReservations
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites rotating image
 
     George L. Smith State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (478) 763-2759

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, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880 and now open for tours. Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis. Hikers can stretch their legs on 7 miles of trails while searching for lumbering gopher tortoises, Georgia's state reptile. The park is named after one of Georgia's great legislators.


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

  Make a reservation . . .
 


Events

Get Outdoors Georgia 8th Annual Cane Grinding
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 9 AM - 2 PM
Handicapped AccessibleWatch cane being ground, buy a jar of cane syrup, and sample the juice before it is turned into syrup. Afterward, explore our covered bridge/grist mill, walk our hiking trails, fish and see our beautiful cypress trees changing their fall colors. $3 parking. 478-763-2759.


Facilities
1,634 Acres
412-Acre Lake with Boat Ramp
25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23)
8 Cottages ($100-$110)
Cottage #4 is a dog friendly cottage
4 Picnic Shelters ($35)
Group Shelter (seats 50, $85)
Pioneer Campground ($40 and up)
Playgrounds


Activities
Fishing - boat rentals
Boating - 10 HP limit on private boats
Pedal Boat rentals - ($3 per person / half hour)
Canoing rentals, 10 miles of water trails
Walking and Biking - 7 miles of trails
Birding


Nearby Attractions
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park and Golf Course
Magnolia Springs State Park
Georgia Southern University

  Address/Directions
George L. Smith State Park
371 George L. Smith State Park Rd
Twin City , GA 30471

Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take I-16 exit #104.

 
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
List All Parks | Reservation Questions | Reservation Types| Activities Chart | Accessibility
   Home      Park Rules      DNR      Privacy and Security Policies      Contact Us      Component Core    
  © 2008 - Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Sign In