General Coffee State Park

About

General Coffee State Park preserves 1,511 acres of south Georgia's natural and cultural heritage near the town of Nicholls. The centerpiece is Heritage Farm, featuring authentic 19th-century structures including log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, and cane mill that demonstrate traditional agricultural practices. The Seventeen-Mile River flows through the property, and a boardwalk provides access to a cypress swamp ecosystem where rare and endangered plants thrive. The campground operates two loops with 50 tent, trailer, and RV campsites offering electric and water hookups. Loop 1 features a newer bathhouse (built 2023) with flush toilets, hot showers, and laundry facilities. Ten additional dry camping sites in an open field provide a more primitive experience with a community water spigot. Backcountry sites along the horse trail offer pack-in/pack-out camping with stone fire rings. Each standard campsite includes a picnic table, fire pit, and BBQ grill. Recreational opportunities include fishing in the 4-acre lake, paddling on the river with rental canoes and kayaks, hiking and biking trails, and equestrian trails. The park has seven picnic shelters, a group shelter seating 180, a playground, ball field, and outdoor amphitheater. Cottages, the historic Burnham House, and a group lodge provide alternative lodging options.

Directions

From I-75, take Exit 32 (GA-32) east toward Douglas. Continue east through Douglas on GA-32/US-221. Turn left onto John Coffee Road. The park entrance is at 46 John Coffee Road, Nicholls, GA 31554.