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     Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Lodge Reservations (877) 591-5572
Park (229) 868-7474

NOTICE: In an attempt to reduce aquatic vegetation in the lake, water levels have been lowered until March 2009. All lake activity has been closed. Learn more.
Conveniently located off Highway 441 in south Georgia, this park features a wide variety of amenities. Golfers can test their skills on the 18-hole Wallace Adams Course with clubhouse, golf pro and junior/senior discounts. The 2.6-mile Oak Ridge Trail winds through scrub oaks and pines towards a vulture roost and boardwalk. During summertime, children will especially enjoy the park's new splash pad where they can run through fountains and squirt their friends. A 60-room lodge offers hotel-style guest rooms, meeting facilities and a restaurant with golf-course view. Facilities are available for meetings, reunions, weddings and other group gatherings.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Lodge Hours: 24-hour service








FACILITIES:
  • 1,360 Acres
  • 265-Acre Lake with Beach (closed at this time)
  • 54 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) - cable TV hookups
  • 10 Cottages ($75-$100) -- cottages #4 and #6 are dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
  • 60-Room Lodge & Conference Center ($70-$130)
  • 7 Picnic Shelters ($45)
  • 2 Group Shelters (seat 50 and 125, $100-$210)
  • Pioneer Campground ($15 and up)
  • Wallace Adams Golf Course (18-Holes) ($35-$39)
    Meeting Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool (lodge and cottage guests only)
  • Splash Pad ($2-$4) -- seasonal
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • Amphitheater


ACTIVITIES:
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Boating and Skiing - closed due to aquatic vegetation
  • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental -- closed due to aquatic vegetation
  • Swimming and Splash Pad
  • Bike Rental
  • Hiking - 2.6-mile trail and boardwalk
  • Miniature Golf (seasonal)
  • Volleyball


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Events

Scrapbooking Session
Saturday, Jan 17, 2009 11 AM - 3 PM
Turn all your Christmas memories into permanent ones in this beginner's scrappin' session. Some supplies will be provided, but bring your own scrapbook stuff if you have it.  $8 includes some supplies, plus $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Watch the Birdie
Saturday, Feb 14, 2009 10 AM - 4 PM
Join in on the National Great Backyard Bird Count in counting and identifying birds. Make something sweet for your love for Valentine's Day. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Spring Bling Fling Thing
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 11 AM - 5 PM
Celebrate the warm air, blooming flowers and misty rain with kite flying, bubble blowing, flower planting, birdhouse making and nature walking. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Easter Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, Apr 11, 2009 10 AM - 1 PM
Who's the fastest egg collector in our annual Easter Egg Hunt? You could be. Enjoy this special season with crafts, live animals, sunrise service and Easter Egg hunt. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Eco-Earth Day
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 1 PM - 7 PM
Handicapped AccessibleDid you know that you use up to 100 gallons of water to take a 10-minute shower? Learn as we take recycling to the extreme in our CCC fact learning, craft making, tree planting, compost building day. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Memorial Day Mayhem
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6 PM - 9 PM  May 22, 2009 until May 24, 2009 
It's H2O Olympics Time! Compete in soaking wet water games, meet interesting creatures, and take home cool crafts. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Fishing and Boating Blast
Saturday, Jun 13, 2009 10 AM - 6 PM
Kids can earn a GO Georgia Badge by participating in a canoe trip, fishing in the lake, identifying some water dwellers and being creative with some fishy crafts. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia 4th of July Fun
Saturday & Sunday 1 PM - 9 PM  Jul 4, 2009 until Jul 5, 2009 
Ride in a park parade, make patriotic crafts, play old-timey games and meet live animals. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Junior Ranger Camp #1
Weekdays 10 AM - 4 PM  Jul 13, 2009 until Jul 17, 2009 
Handicapped AccessibleChildren ages 6-12 will earn 1 of 5 badges while learning about animals, history and nature.  They will also make nature-oriented crafts, taste some of nature's bounty and hike. Swimming and night time activities are also included.  $25 per child which includes a cookout and a t-shirt $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Junior Ranger Camp #2
Weekdays 10 AM - 4 PM  Jul 20, 2009 until Jul 24, 2009 
Handicapped AccessibleJoin in on a wildlife, team building, nature oriented, crafty week long camp. Children ages 6-12 can earn 1 of 5 Junior Ranger badges.  $25 per child which includes a t-shirt and cookout $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia A Very Un-Labor Day
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12 PM - 9 PM  Sep 4, 2009 until Sep 6, 2009 
Games, relays, live animal shows and a mini-golf tournament make up this fun-filled holiday weekend. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Get Outdoors Georgia Howloween Spooktacular 2
Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 11 AM - 10 PM
Win many prizes at the creepy carnival, take a walk on the boogeyman boardwalk, and ride the scary haunted hayride.  Carnival tickets 4 for $1 and $1 hayrides. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.
Howloween Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 1 PM - 9 PM
Watch scary Halloween movies, meet live snakes, and make halloween crafts. $3 parking. 229-868-7474.


  Address/Directions
Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge
80 Live Oak Trail
Helena , GA 31037

Located 2 miles north of McRae via U.S. Hwys. 319 and 441.

 
 
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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