GEORGE L SMITH II STATE PARK
With natural beauty, lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the refurbished Parrish Mill, a combination grist mill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880. Anglers and canoeists can explore the mill pond dotted with Spanish moss-draped trees and home to blue heron and white ibis. Hikers can stretch their legs on seven miles of trails while searching for lumbering gopher tortoises, Georgia?s state reptile. The park is named after one of Georgia?s great legislators.
Enjoy fishing in a 412-acre lake, home to species like largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. Boat rentals are available.
George L Smith II State Park is located near Metter, Statesboro and Swainsboro
George L Smith II State Park offers picnic tables, grills and shelters for picnicking with beautiful lake and forest views.
The park offers a variety of birding opportunities with over 175 species spotted. It's part of the Southern Rivers Birding Trail, making it an ideal location for avid birdwatchers. Visitors can explore different habitats including forests and wetlands that attract diverse birds such as Prothonotary Warblers, Wood Ducks and Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. The park also provides checklists to help identify various species.
Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take I-16 exit #104.
Our cottage is spotless, fully equipped with a huge back yard where my husband is perfecting his golf game. Beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend!
Sites are nice, A little close to the water for my liking but well kept and clean.
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