LOCATE IT: East Georgia

East Georgia: Where Nature is a Southern Tradition

East Georgia natural beauty and rich history start in Augusta,
perched on the banks of the Savannah River and home of the Masters® Golf Tournament.

History meets outdoor recreation on the 1845 Augusta Canal’s 8.5 miles of waterway, where visitors can cruise the Canal in a replica canal cargo boat or enjoy a pleasant hike or bike expedition along the towpath. Just north of the Augusta Canal are the Savannah River rapids flowing south from Clarks Hill Lake with its +1,200 miles of shoreline, 13 campgrounds, 11 recreation areas, 10 parks and five marinas.

Augusta’s Phinizy Swamp Nature Park allows views of a variety of wildlife from its nature trails and observation decks through its 1,150 acres of wetlands and swamps.

Nearby, in Thomson-McDuffie County, anglers enjoy the McDuffie Public Fishing Area’s seven ponds full of bass, bluegill, sunfish and catfish. Outside the PFA, McDuffie has quite an equestrian and fox hunting community, celebrated with the annual Belle Meade Hunt.

Try your skill at one of three professional disc golf courses at the PDGA International Disc Golf Center at Wildwood Park in Appling, on the banks of Clarks Hill Lake, just minutes from Augusta. Further north, near Lincolnton, ride your horse on trails at Bussey Point or hunt for crystals at Graves Mountain.

West of Augusta is Georgia’s Lake Country – Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, Georgia’s second-largest lake. Family friendly camping, boating, fishing and hunting are accented by what Golf Digest magazine describes as one of theTop 50 golf destinations in the world. The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee is just one of Lake Oconee’s fine resorts.

The six state parks and a state historic site that enhance the East Georgia Region provide hiking on nature trails, camping, swimming, fishing, cottages, house museum tours, and special events.

Explore all six state parks – Elijah Clark, A.H. Stephens, Mistletoe, Hamburg, Magnolia Springs, and George L. Smith – as well as the historic Robert Toombs House.

Elijah Clark State Park in Lincolnton and Mistletoe State Park in Appling both give access to 71,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake. These parks offer opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, hiking and biking.

A.H. Stephens State Park in Crawfordville, just a few miles off I-20, is probably best known for its equestrian facilities. Bring your horse to explore 21 miles of trails and stay overnight in the dedicated equestrian campground. Also enjoy fishing and boating, geocaching, and learning about A.H. Stephens, a key officer in the American Civil War, in the Confederate museum within the park.

Beautiful Magnolia Springs State Park in Millen attracts visitors to the boardwalk spanning its crystal-clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day to view alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs.

The mill pond at George L. Smith State Park in Twin City beckons anglers and paddlers to explore tupelo and cypress tree stands dripping with Spanish moss, and to look for beaver dams and wading birds such as blue heron and white ibis.

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A.H. Stephens State Park

Classic South
456 Alexander St. NW
Crawfordville, GA 30631-2903
706-456-2602

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Allen Farms

Classic South
112 Whetsel Rd.
Twin City, GA 30471
478-494-3587

Applewood Golf Course

Classic South
6130 Story Mill Rd.
Keysville, GA 30816
706-554-0028

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Armor Bridge Boat Ramp

Classic South
Brown's Ford Rd
Greensboro, GA 30624
706-485-8704

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Augusta Canal Headgates

Classic South
3300 Evans To Locks Rd.
Martinez, GA 30907
706-868-3349

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Augusta Canal National Heritage Area

Classic South
1450 Greene St.
Augusta, GA 30901-5237
706-823-0440

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Augusta GreenJackets Baseball

Classic South
Lake Olmstead Stadium, 78 Milledge Rd.
Augusta, GA 30904
706-736-7889

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Augusta Municipal Golf Course (The Patch)

Classic South
2023 Highland Ave.
Augusta, GA 30904
706-731-9344

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Augusta Riverwalk Marina

Classic South
1 Fifth St.
Augusta, GA 30901
706-722-1388

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Bartram Trail Golf Club

Classic South
470 Bartram Trail Club Dr.
Evans, GA 30809
706-210-4681

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Beaver Creek Plantation

Classic South
3698 Hwy. 80 E.
Twin City, GA 30471
478-763-2920

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Big Hart Campground – Clarks Hill Lake

Classic South
5258 Washington Rd.
Thomson, GA 30824
877-444-6777

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Bob’s RV Park

Classic South
5492 Storymill Rd.
Keysville, GA 30816
706-799-4644

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Bussey Point Recreation Area

Classic South
Double Branches Rd.
Lincolnton, GA 30817
877-444-6777

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Byne Blueberry Farm

Classic South
537 Jones Ave.
Waynesboro, GA 30830
706-554-6244

Callaway Plantation

Classic South
2160 Lexington Rd.
Washington, GA 30673
706-678-7060

Captain Tommy Dudley

Classic South
Clarks Hill Lake
Augusta, GA
706-833-4807

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Clarks Hill Lake Wildlife Management Area

Classic South
Smith Mill Rd.
Thomson, GA 30680
706-595-4222

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Clarks Hill Lake/J. Strom Thurmond Lake – Lincoln Co.

Classic South
112 N. Washington St.
Lincolnton, GA 30817
706-359-7970

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Clarks Hill Lake/J. Strom Thurmond Lake – McDuffie County

Classic South
Clarks Hill Lake
Thomson, GA 30680
706-359-7970

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Clarks Hill Lake/J. Strom Thurmond Lake-Warren County

Classic South
46 S. Norwood St.
Warrenton, GA 30828
706-465-9604

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Clarks Hill Lake/J. Strom Thurmond Lake-Wilkes

Classic South
29 W. Square
Washington, GA 30673
706-678-2013

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Clarks Hill Marina

Classic South
4271 Old Lincolnton Rd.
Appling, GA 30802
706-309-0046

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Courson’s Winery

Classic South
2623 Hwy. 22
Sparta, GA 31087-7638
706-444-0616

Craig Johnson – Fishing Guide

Classic South
406 McCormick Rd.
Martinez, GA 30907
706-364-6437

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Cummins Power South – Augusta

Classic South
2923 Riverwest Drive
Augusta, GA 30907-2025
706-722-8825

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Di-Lane Plantation Wildlife Management Area

Classic South
4854 Herndon Rd.
Waynesboro, GA 30830
706-360-2460

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Double Trouble Fishing Guides

Classic South
254 Lafayette Dr.
Augusta, GA 30909
706-733-0124

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Durhamtown Off Road Resort

Classic South
2350 Randolph Church Rd.
Union Point, GA 30669
706-622-4108

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Elijah Clark State Park

Classic South
2959 McCormick Hwy.
Lincolnton, GA 30817
706-359-3458

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