Rays Lake Park

About

Rays Lake Park is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation area situated on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The park provides primitive camping sites with electric hookups and restroom facilities within walking distance. A reservable group shelter with 5 picnic tables and a grill is available for gatherings. Campers must bring their own potable water as none is available on-site. Lake Seminole spans 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline and is considered one of the best sports fishing destinations in America. The extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover for largemouth, hybrid, striped, and white bass, along with sizeable populations of catfish, crappie, and bream. Over 79 fish species have been identified in the lake. A boat ramp provides direct lake access, and a fishing pier with stair and ramp access is available. The surrounding pine and hardwood forest covering the rolling hills creates habitat for diverse wildlife including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises, and snakes. The park offers opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking, and birding.

Directions

From Donalsonville: Take Hwy 39 South approximately 7 miles. Veer left onto Hwy 374 and continue approximately 7 miles. The park is on the left, just after you cross the bridge. From Bainbridge: Take Spring Creek Hwy (Hwy 253) west for approximately 18 miles. Turn right at the stop sign at Hwy 374. Continue less than a mile. Park will be on the right.