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Seminole State ParkThis Is Probably One Of The Best Sited Of The State Parks In Georgia
Seminole State Park is located in Seminole County, Georgia which is the most south-westerly county in the state and stands right on the border with Florida. The county is named after the Seminole Native Americans who lived in that area. The park is in a wonderful position as it sits on the banks of Lake Seminole, a 37,500 acre reservoir with a 376 mile shoreline. The lake was formed by the construction of a mile long earthen dam which was completed in 1952. Named the Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam it contains the waters of the Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers and the Spring Creek which all join together just north of the dam. The outflow from the lake is known as the Apalachicola River.
Because of its wonderful location and all the recreational facilities associated with the lake, Seminole State Park is one of the most popular state parks in Georgia. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing and the campgrounds and picnic sites, as well as the cabins, have superb views looking out over the water. Accommodation at this 604 acre park includes 14 cabins which are for rent, consisiting of two bedrooms they can sleep up to eight people. Two of these cabins are pet friendly, although there is a small charge for each dog, and another cabin is wheelchair accessible. There are fifty sites on a very scenic campground which loops close to the lake, the sites are open to tents, trailers and RV`s. A pleasantly secluded pioneer campsite is available for groups only, there is a minimum requirement of ten people to book the site and a maximum of thirty. There are no power points but there is water.
For those that like something different Seminole State Park provide "Treehouse Camping." They have built a 30 by 30 feet covered shelter on stilts where campers can lay out their sleeping bags or air mattress. Dotted around the park are five picnic shelters which can be hired, two group shelters are also available, one seats 73 and the other 200 people. The larger one is screened in and has facilities such as stove, refrigerator, sink, grill, water and restrooms. Here is a map of Seminole State Park that shows the complete layout of the site.In the park there is a trail just over two miles long that takes you past the burrows of gopher tortoises and as well as seeing these interesting creatures you may also see osprey, bald eagles and the occasional alligator. There is a wildlife management area close to the park where visitors can hunt deer and duck. Summary Of Facilities This is the address and contact details for the park -
Phone (229)861-3137
If you are interested in learning more about this, or any of the other Georgia State Parks, then this website will answer many of your questions. Here is a county map of Georgia with the position of Seminole State Park indicated with a star -
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