C - The Lounger

You are the type of traveler who knows that after a long drive, there’s nothing better than kicking your feet up by the lake with a cold drink in hand. A vacation is supposed to be relaxing, right? These parks are known for their great facilities and laid-back atmosphere. Mistletoe State Park’s campground sits on a peninsula, so there are plenty of great waterfront sites to choose from. If you’re more into lodge accommodations, Georgia Veterans State Park has a dining room and bar for an evening overlooking beautiful Lake Blackshear. Slow down at some of the parks below.

Smithgall Woods State Park

• Elegant mountain cottages
• Catch-and-release trout fishing
• Dukes Creek and waterfalls
• Creekside picnicking

Florence Marina State Park

• 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George
• Cottages and campsites
• Fishing
• Boating
• Birding

Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island

• Historic mansion for small group stays
• Beach and lighthouse
• Small barrier island with abundant birding
• Unique destination along Georgia's famed Colonial Coast

Moccasin Creek State Park

• Lounge by the shores of Lake Burton
• Kayak, canoe and paddleboard
• Explore local waterfalls

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge

• Longleaf pine forest and sandhills
• Lodge and lakeside cabins
• Swimming pool, splash pad and lake beach
• Lakeside picnic areas
• Golf

Mistletoe State Park

• Lounge on a sandy beach
• Fisherman’s cabin with a private dock
• Birding
• Nature trails
• Campground with spectacular sunset and sunrise views

Don Carter State Park

• Cool down and spend the day lounging on a large, sand swimming beach
• Leisurely explore the hardwood forest
• Renovated cabins for overnight getaways
• Boating
• Swimming

Georgia Veteran’s State Park

• Lake Blackshear Resort
• Dining
• Boating
• Golf

Tugaloo State Park

• Glamping yurts
• Cottages with a lake view
• Sandy swimming beach
• Fishing
• Boating

George T. Bagby State Park

• Sandy swimming beach
• Fishing on Lake Walter F. George
• Cottages
• Restaurant
• Golf

Dames Ferry State Park Campground

• Boating and fishing on Lake Juliette
• Lakeside camping
• Picnic shelters

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