Brochure InfoOne of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River. Built in 1885 by Washington (W.W.) King, son of freed slave and famous covered-bridge builder Horace King, the bridge is supported by a town lattice truss system held firmly together with tree nails. At one time, Georgia had more than 200 covered bridges; today, less than 20 remain. The park is an ideal spot for an afternoon picnic or overnight stay in the quiet campground. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails allow visitors to enjoy the thick forest and river. During summer, visitors often play in the cool river shoals just below the bridge. Watson Mill Bridge has become a popular destination for horse owners who have their own camping area near stalls.Brochure Info - RecreationHiking: 7 miles of trails Bicycling: 5 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club Horseback Riding (trail fee, annual pass available): 14 miles of trails, camping area, stalls, no horse rental. GeoCaching Fishing Playground Photography Picnicking Weddings (park approval required) Brochure Info - Facilities and Restrictions1,118 Acres Covered Bridge (9 Foot Clearance) 21 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites 11 Horse Campground Campsites 22 Horse Stables 3 Log Cabin Bunkhouses (sleep 8) Group Shelter (seats 80) 3 Picnic Shelters 3 Pioneer CampsitesBrochure Info - Nearby AttractionsArrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant Richard B. Russell State Park Robert Toombs House State Historic Site Victoria Bryant State Park Key InfoFor reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-783-5349. 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 South Atlanta: I-20 East, exit GA Hwy 138 at Conyers to GA Hwy 78 at Monroe to GA Hwy 29 at Athens and then GA Hwy 72E to Comer, park is 6 miles from Comer. Follow signs from North Atlanta: I-85 North to 316E to 29 at Athens and the GA Hwy 72E to Comer; park is 6 miles from Comer, follow signs. Park is located 20 miles East of Athens.Booking Window Product Info