Camping Reservations (800) 864-7275
Room/Lodge Reservations (800) 459-1230
Cottage Reservations (800) 459-1230
Golf Packages (800) 459-1230
Golf Pro Shop (877) 736-8897 (229) 276-2377
Park
(229) 276-2371
SAM Shortline
(877) 427-2457
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for March 12-14:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Lake View Pavilion, Group Shelter, Picnic Shelters
(as of March 9, 2010 - updates are posted on Tuesday)
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. An 18-hole golf course and pro shop, along with 8,600-acre Lake Blackshear, make this one of Georgia's most popular state parks. The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is a privately operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, 10 cottages and a restaurant. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm and other attractions.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/GeorgiaVeterans
FACILITIES:
ACTIVITIES:
- Walking Trails
- Boating and Waterskiing - private boats permitted
- Boat rental
- Fishing - bass, crappie, catfish, bream
- Birding
- Model Airplane Flying
- Golf
- Disc Golf
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Events
21st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, Apr 3, 2010 10 AM to 10:20 AM
| Children 8 and younger can hunt for 3,000 candy-filled plastic eggs, while little tykes 2 and younger can search in a baby patch. $1 plus $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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Fireworks on the Flint
Sunday, Jul 4, 2010 9:30 PM to 10 PM
| A spectacular display of fireworks highlights the Fourth of July. $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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Georgia Veterans Memorial Triathlon and Duathlon
Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 7 AM to 10 AM
| Racers can participate in a triathlon, a half-mile swim in Lake Blackshear, a 13.6 mile bike race and a 3.1 mile run, or a duathlon, which drops the half-mile swim. Registration fee plus $5 parking. 229-273-1668. |
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Astronomy Night
Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 9 PM to 11:59 PM
 A night of exploring the heavens, featuring the Perseid meteor shower and planet and star watching until midnight. $1 plus $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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School Day Fair
Wednesday, Sep 15, 2010 9 AM to 2 PM
| For school groups, by reservation only. 8+ stations include black powder rifles demonstration, nature and science programs, wildlife resources and Georgia history. $1 per student. $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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Artifact Identification Day
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM
| Archaeologists will identify spear points, arrowheads, pottery and other Native American artifacts brought in by visitors. $1 plus $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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