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 September 10-12:
RV/Tent Campsites, Pioneer Campsites, Pavilion, Picnic Shelter
(as of September 7, 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:
- GeoCaching
- 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
National Public Lands Day/ Free Day
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 10 AM to 5 PM
| For those who want to work, we have a volunteer project cleaning the Lakeshore Trail. For those who want to play, we have programs from 10:00 until 5:00. (229) 276-2372. |
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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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Thomas the Tank Engine
Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, Oct 30, 2010 9:30 AM to 3 PM
Sunday, Oct 31, 2010 9:30 AM to 3 PM
| Beloved storybook character Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Georgia Veterans State Park for the Day Out With Thomas tour... $18. 866-468-7630. |
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Tribute to Veterans
Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM
| Veterans Day celebration with World War II living history, radio-controlled model airplane fly-in, and 1 p.m. ceremony with guest speaker, bagpipes and drums, and color guard. $5 parking. 229-276-2371. |
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