Located on Georgia s Colonial Coast, this park offers facilities in a beautiful setting. Campsites are surrounded by Spanish moss-draped oaks, while cottages overlook the river. Hikers can explore the nature trail, which winds through maritime forest and salt marsh. A boat ramp is popular with anglers who often take to the water before sunrise. Visitors may venture to the nearby ruins of the tabby "McIntosh Sugar Works" mill, built around 1825 and later used as a starch factory during the Civil War. Just down the road is the ferry to famous Cumberland Island National Seashore known for wild horses and mansion ruins. Located 7 miles north of St. Mary's on Ga. Spur 40 or 8 miles east of I-95 exit 3.
Location:
6222 Charlie Smith Sr Highway, St Marys Georgia 31558
Telephone
912-882-5256 Toll Free: 800-864-7275 Fax 912-882-5546
Other Georgia State Parks nearby:
(St Marys) Crooked River State Park
(Waycross) Laura S. Walker State Park
(Fargo) Stephen C. Foster State Park
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01/10 Coming to The St Marys area
Azalea Festival Valdosta GA March9-10 Free admission to a festival drawing 20,000 people from all over the Southeast and beyond.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
The Levy County Fair Williston FL April11-14 The Levy County Fair is a non-profit endeavor permitted by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture as a sanctioned County Fair.
Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia GA April18-21 Cooking School, Miss and Little Miss Vidalia Onion Pageants, Onion Maze, Onion Cook-off, Tasting Competition, The Onion Run, parades, carnival, rodeo, street dance, onion shootgun shoot, as well as a Dutch oven cooking demonstration.
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