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GA |
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Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, 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 while watching for the many bluebirds that live in the park. The trailhead to the scenic 60-mile Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike away. Children especially enjoy the playground, feeding ducks from the lake’s boardwalk and renting pedal boats. A small campground and four cottages are nestled on tree-covered hillsides. This park was named for Rep. James H. “Sloppy” Floyd who served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1953 until 1974. |
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FROM ATLANTA-- I-75 NORTH TO EXIT #306. WEST ON HIGHWAY 140 TO HIGHWAY 27 NORTH TO SUMMERVILLE. |
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561 Acres 4 Cottages ($150-$165) - #1 is dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2) 25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) 2 Lakes (51 acres) and Boardwalk 4 Picnic Shelters ($40) Pioneer Campground ($60) |
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JAMES H.(SLOPPY) FLOYD STATE PARK |
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530171 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530171&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 706-857-0826. 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. 3 MILES SOUTHEAST OF SUMMERVILLE Visitors to cottages, campsites, and lodge rooms arewelcome; however, the number of visitors and registered guests must not exceed maximum capacity at any time. Visitors must leave prior to closing times. Shaded shelter with flat area. Has 16 x 40 extended deck with tables. Near lake and 200 yards from restroom. Visitors are welcome, however, the number of visitors and registered Guests must not exceed the stated capacity at any time. Visitors must leave prior to closing time. Park roads are public roads. All vehicles are subject to license safety requirements and regulations of the Georgia Dept of Public Safety. Off-road vehicles and ATV's are not allowed in state parks. 5 miles to bait shop, restaurants and grocery store, 18miles to a shopping mall, 20 miles to a Hospital. Nearby Attractions: Cloudland CanyonState Park; New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee Capital); Chattahoochee NationalForest Trails; Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park; Summberville FishHatchery; Chieftains Trail; Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area; Berry College. |
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Cloudland Canyon State Park; New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee Capital); Chattahoochee National Forest Trails; Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park; Summberville Fish Hatchery; Chieftains Trail; Rocky Mountain Public Fishing Area; Berry College |
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Boating – 2 ramps, electric motors only Fishing – 2 docks, boat rental, handicapped pier Pedal Boat Rental Canoe and Kayak Rental Hiking – 3 miles of trails, Pinhoti Trail nearby 2 Playgrounds GeoCaching Weddings (park approval required) |