GORDONIA ALATAMAHA STATE PARK
This southeast Georgia park is a favorite for picnicking, family reunions and golf. Picnic tables and shelters surround a small lake where visitors can rent pedal boats and fishing boats during warmer months. Docks are available for land-loving anglers, and children will enjoy looking for beaver dams from the observation deck. The park's golf course features a pro shop and junior/senior citizen rates. Gordonia-Alatamaha's unusual name comes from the rare Gordonia tree -- a member of the bay family -- that once grew in the park, plus the original spelling of the nearby Altamaha River.
Visitors can enjoy fishing in a 12-acre lake, with species like bass, bream and catfish available. A Georgia fishing license is required. Fishing boats are also for rent.
Gordonia Alatamaha State Park is located near Claxton, Glennville and Lyons
Gordonia Alatamaha State Park offers picnic tables, grills and a group shelter for picnicking with beautiful lake views.
The park offers a variety of birding options, with its diverse habitats attracting numerous species. Birdwatchers can explore the 12-acre lake and surrounding woodlands to spot waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. The park's nature trails provide excellent opportunities for spotting woodland birds like warblers or owls. A checklist is available at the ranger station to help identify different species.
Located near Reidsville just off U.S. Hwy. 280. From I-16, take exit #98 or #104.