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     Reed Bingham State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (229) 896-3551

Visitors to this scenic park will see an abundance of wildlife, particularly gopher tortoises and "buzzards." During winter, thousands of these large birds, which are actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Throughout the year, gopher tortoises may be seen digging their dens in the sandy soil. Alligators, bald eagles, the rare limpkin, herons, indigo snakes and many other species also live in this protected park. Two nature trails wind through a cypress swamp and sandhill area, habitats which are representative of southern Georgia. A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham, a local citizen who was instrumental in having the park established.


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


  • Gopher Tortoise
  • American Bald Eagle
  • Bald Eagle Burnout at Reed Bingham
  • 2007 Buzzard Day Photo Gallery


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    Events

    Get Outdoors Georgia Junior Rangers
    Monday, Jul 14, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
    Weekdays
    (Repeats From Monday, Jul 14, 2008 until Friday, Jul 25, 2008.) 

    Kids 6-12 can earn a Junior Ranger badge and get hands-on experience with gopher tortoises and other wildlife, from alligators to oak trees. Registration starts May 1st. Kids will need to bring lunch, sunscreen, swimsuit, bugspray and a water bottle...  $40 plus $3 parking. 229-896-3551.


    Facilities
    1,613 Acres
    375-Acre Lake
    46 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($22) - cable TV hookups
    Pioneer Campground ($20 and up) (organized groups only)
    6 Picnic Shelters ($40)
    4 Group Shelters (seat 50-120, $50-$200)
    Swimming Beach
    3 Boat Ramps
    Playground
    Accessible Fishing Pier


    Activities
    Hiking - 7 miles of trails
    Boating
    Canoe Rental
    Fishing - dock, boat rental
    Miniature Golf
    Bicycle Rental
    Pontoon Boat Tours -- call for schedule
    Birding -- Buzzard viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam in the morning and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.


    Nearby Attractions
    Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
    Sunbelt Expo (Moultrie in October)
    Paradise Public Fishing Area (Tifton)
    Georgia Agrirama (Tifton)
    Wild Adventures Theme Park
    SAM Shortline Excursion Train
    Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site
    Days Inn
    Moultrie Antique Trail
    Valdosta, Ga.
    Georgia Veterans State Park and Golf Course

      Address/Directions
    Reed Bingham State Park
    542 Reed Bingham Road
    Adel , GA 31620

    Located 6 miles west of Adel on Ga. Hwy. 37 via I-75 exit #39, and 14 miles east of Moultrie from U.S. Hwy. 319.

     
     
    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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