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Providence Canyon State Park

United States

Overview

Brochure InfoGeorgia's Little Grand Canyon is a testament to the power of man's influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil's pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge. Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below. Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the Canyon Climbers Club. Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George. Visitors are urged to use caution on trails and to not go beyond fences or overlooks. Erosion can cause the canyon walls to collapse. Park Hours: The park is open daily as follows: September 15 - April 14 / 7AM-6PM April 15 - September 14 / 7AM-9PM The Visitor Center is open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Sat-Sun 8AM-5PM Brochure Info - RecreationHiking part of the Canyon Climbers Club Backpacking Astronomy and geology programs Picnicking Stargazing Photography Providence Canyon School Program Brochure Brochure Info - Facilities and Restrictions1,003 Acres 2 Picnic Shelters 3 Pioneer Campsites 6 Backcountry CampsitesBrochure Info - Nearby AttractionsFlorence Marina State Park (camping/cottages) George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park (camping) Meadowlinks Golf Course at George T. Bagby Key InfoFor reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 229-838-6202. A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites. ParkPass fees are as follow: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass; 13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass; 31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass; Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass. For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom Atlanta take I-85 south toward LaGrange. Before getting to Lagrange, take I-185 to Columbus. In columbus, exit on to US HWY 27 south to Cusseta, turn right at caution light, remaining on US HWY 27. Take US HWY 27 to Lumpkin. turn right on HWY 39C. Follow the signs to the park. Park is located 8 miles on the left. From Tallahassee, take U.S. 27 north to Lumpkin. Turn left on HWY 39C and follow the signs to the park. Park is located 8 miles on the left. Booking Window Product Info

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