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Spectacular scenery, hiking trails, and a variety of adventure activities such as zip lines, 3-D archery, climbing wall and more make this one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. The icing on the cake is the 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the tallest cascade in the Southeast

Sitting on a whopping 14,000 acres, Bullard Creek WMA provides visitors with an array of activities ranging from hunting to horseback riding.

Whether you grew up here or if you just moved to town, the Butts County Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure you’re able to experience Butts County to its full potential by experiencing all our places to visit.

Georgia’s newest state park is a haven for paddlers, campers and anglers. A boat ramp provides easy access to the water, while wooded trails are open for hiking and nature photography.

Find the Zen in adventure when you visit Forsyth, GA. Visitors come from all over to relax, renew, and revel in the town’s pastoral charm. From waterfalls and mineral springs to golf and clay shooting, Forsyth has it all.

One of the most scenic parks in the state, offering rugged geology and exceptional hiking, this park straddles a deep gorge cut into the mountain by Sitton Gulch Creek, and elevation differs from 800 to 1,980 feet.

The perfect spot for enjoying the intracoastal waterway and maritime forest, campsites are surrounded by palmettos and Spanish moss-draped oaks, and a boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise.

Situated on the north end of Lake Sidney Lanier, the park offers outstanding recreation for water lovers. It is the first state park on this popular lake.

Georgia’s largest state park is a hiker’s and backpacker’s haven, with more than 40 miles of trails. The Liberty Bell Swimming Pool fed by cool springs. Privately operated stables offer guided horseback rides.

South of Savannah on the banks of the Ogeechee River, this scenic park showcases the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The shaded campground is bordered by tidal Redbird Creek, a boat ramp, fishing dock and nature trail.

Fort Mountain State Park got its name from an ancient and mystical 855-foot-long rock wall atop the highest point of the mountain. Activities include hiking, swimming, camping, fishing, boating, cabin rentals, and mini-golf.

Located between Atlanta and Athens, visitors come to Fort Yargo for its wide variety of outdoor recreation and scenery. A 260-acre lake offers a large swimming beach, fishing and boat ramps.

This park is known for agricultural history shown at Heritage Farm. Seventeen-Mile River and a boardwalk wind through cypress swamp. The park offers 13.4 miles of equestrian trails and ride-in campsites.

Conyers is home to the first ever Olympic Mountain Bike Trail at the Georgia International Horse Park. The Georgia International Horse Park was the home of the 1996 Olympic Games equestrian events. Ride the Olympic mountain bike trails, picnic, golf, and more!

From kayaking to camping, Georgia State Parks offer dozens of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Most activities are free or have a small fee, making it easy to plan an affordable vacation.

One of the oldest state parks in the U.S., guests can enjoy wading in Sandy Creek or swimming in McIntosh Lake. A small museum, open seasonally, highlights Creek Indians, the resort era and CCC history.

This southeast Georgia park is a favorite for picnicking, family reunions and golf. Visitors can rent pedal boats and fishing boats during warmer months. Docks are available for anglers.

This quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of lake loop trails and relax in swings.

Georgia’s oldest great temple mound, standing 57 feet high, dominates two smaller burial mounds and several ceremonial mounds. Also offering fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, this park’s lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating, and kayaks and bicycles are available for rent, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course.

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge is a charming destination for a relaxing getaway and offers activities including golf, camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, tennis and more.

Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. A boardwalk spans the cool water, allowing visitors to look for alligators, turtles and other wildlife. A 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating.

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Red Top Mountain State Park, located on Lake Allatoona, is a great destination for swimming, watersports, and fishing. Visitors can enjoy the swimming beach, picnic shelters, and rental cottages and campgrounds.

Located on a 26,650-acre lake, this park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating, as well as a well-kept disc golf course, a nature trail, and an 18-hole traditional golf course.

This southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding. A sand swimming beach is provided.