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GA |
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Beautiful Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. A boardwalk spans the cool water, allowing visitors to look for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs. A 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating. Overnight guests can choose from cottages and a small campground. Magnolia Springs State Park is part of both the Park Paddlers Club and the Muddy Spokes Club. Paddlers who explore the small lake and bikers who finish a 3-mile loop can work toward earning members-only t-shirts. During the Civil War, this site was called Camp Lawton and served as “the world’s largest prison.” Today, little remains of the prison stockade; however, the earthen breastworks which guarded it may still be seen. During 2010, Georgia Southern University archaeology teams uncovered the stockade wall and numerous personal articles from soldiers. Their discovery has been heralded as one of the most significant finds in recent history. Artifacts are currently on display at the university. |
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5 miles north of Millen on U.S. Hwy. 25. |
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1,070 Acres 8 Cottages ($135-$185, higher during Masters Week) -- #5 and #6 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2) 26 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($26-$30) 3 Walk-in Tent Campsites ($20) Pioneer Campground ($40) Group Lodge (sleeps 16, $225) 8 Picnic Shelters ($35) 2 Group Shelters (seat 40-100, $55–$225) |
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MAGNOLIA SPRINGS STATE PARK |
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530179 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530179&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 478-982-1660. 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. Campers are required to stay a minimum of 2 days for Friday or Saturday. Please check with the campground if you are able to stay one night on either of those days The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. HISTORIC SAVANNAH, GA; HISTORIC AUGUSTA, GA |
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Brazell's Creek Golf Course at Gordonia-Alatamaha George L. Smith State Park Georgia's Classic South Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park Hamburg State Outdoor Recreation Area Historic Augusta, Georgia Historic Savannah, Georgia |
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Natural Spring and Boardwalk Hiking and Bicycling - 5 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club Fishing - accessible dock Boating - private boats allowed, ramp, Park Paddlers Club Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental Swimming Pool (fee, annual passes available, seasonal) GeoCaching 3 Playgrounds Picnicking Camp Lawton - Civil War excavation by Georgia Southern and Fish & Wildlife Service Weddings (park approval required) |