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
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. |
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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
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