George L. Smith State Park in Southeast Georgia
Visitors that come to George L. Smith State Park often enjoy the gorgeous lake. Boating is available at the park. A ten horsepower limit ensures wake isn't an issue when sporting the smaller craft that are often seen tooling along the lake.
Even if you don't have a boat, you can still enjoy boating at George L. Smith State Park. Rent a canoe, paddle boat or launch your own at the boat ramp, you're sure to have a great day out on the lake.
Even if you aren't into water activities, there is still plenty for you to do at George L. Smith State Park. Over seven miles of biking and hiking trails allow you to explore the backcountry of the park and shorelines of the lake. The elusive and endangered gopher tortoise can be seen in the grassy flats along the lake edge sunning themselves and casually munching grass. Geocaches are hidden at this park, so go online, grab a GPS and find your treasure!
Exploring the unique buildings and structures that are housed at George L. Smith State Park is another great way to spend the day here at the park. The parks biggest attraction is the old grist mill and saw mill. Mill Pond is dammed by a structure built in 1880 that still powers the mills to this day. A covered wooden bridge is seen in the photo that skirts the pond and dam.
After all of that adventure, you're bound to be tired out. Spend the night at the full-facility campground. 25 tent, trailer and RV sites are ready to go, complete with picnic tables, fire ring, and nearby restroom access. Power and water completes the package at bargain $26 a site.
If you don't like roughing it, then enjoy the ultimate in luxury cabins and rent one of eight cottages at George L. Smith State Park. Complete with bathroom, kitchenette and bed, the cabins are $115 a night-throw in an extra $40 and your dog can camp out with you too.
For more information about George L. Smith State Park, visit the website here.
Published by Eric Brennan - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle
Since 2005 Eric has written 2000+ articles and counting on everything home improvement, green and travel. He has written for such companies as DIY network, Huffington Post, DeWalt, AT&T, Tide, Small Home Des... View profile
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Post a CommentSounds like a fun place.
Good article...my dream traveling idea would be to visit as many State Parks as possible...with Yahoo writers I get to read about them which is like visiting them...nice job on this article....Laura Everly