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GA |
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Located northwest of Macon, High Falls State Park is named for tumbling cascades on the Towaliga River. Visitors can hike along the river’s edge and through hilly forest to the remains of a power plant foundation. In the early 1800s, this area was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. High Falls became a ghost town in the 1880s when a major railroad bypassed it. Today, the park is a popular camping destination and a relaxing side trip for travelers on I-75. |
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From Atlanta: Take I-75 south to Exit 198. Head East and follow signs to park. Park is approximately 2 miles from I-75. From Macon: Take I-75 north to Exit 198. Head East and follow signs to park. Park is approximately 2 miles from I-75. |
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1,050 Acres 6 Yurts 103 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites -- some sections close during winter Pioneer Campground 650-Acre Lake Swimming Pool (seasonal, fee, privately operated) |
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HIGH FALLS STATE PARK |
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530168 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530168&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 478-993-3053. A Parkpass is required for all vehicles. Price for parkpasses are not included with the reservation. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. |
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Dauset Trails Indian Springs State Park Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site Oconee National Forest Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge |
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Boat rental, ramps and fishing docks provide easy access to the park’s lake, known as one of Georgia’s top fishing spots for hybrid and white bass. Overnight visitors can choose from a spacious campground or lakeside yurts, which are like canvas and wood tents. Each yurt features a small deck, picnic table and grill outside, plus furniture, electrical outlets and a ceiling fan inside. During summer, guests may cool off in the park’s swimming pool. |