Description
Sitting at the northern end of 45,000-acre Lake Walter F. George (also called Lake Eufaula) this quiet park offers the perfect getaway for those who love water sports. It is adjacent to a natural deep-water marina with an accessible fishing pier, boat slips and boat ramp. Overnight guests can choose from a variety of accommodations, including fully equipped cottages, small efficiency units and a modern campground.
Florence Marina is popular with nature enthusiasts as well. Birders are likely to see herons, egrets and even bald eagles. The Kirbo Interpretive Center showcases area wildlife, plants, and local history. 8 miles east is Providence Canyon State Park, known as Georgia's Little Grand Canyon.Recreation:
Boating
Fishing
Boat rental
Birding
2 Playgrounds
Hiking
Miniature Golf (fee)
Geocaching
Wildlife Photography
Facilities:
173 Acres
7 Cottages
8 Efficiency Units
43 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
Picnic Shelter
Group Shelter (seats 125)
Kirbo Interpretive Center
Marina - 66 boat slips for rent
Nearby Attractions:
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge
Meadowlinks Golf Course at George T. Bagby
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area -- Canyon Climbers Club
Kolomoki Mounds
Services & Amenities:
- Boat Ramps
- Boat Rental
- Boat Slips
- Dry Storage
- Dump Station
- Fish Cleaning Station
- Fishing
- Fishing Pier
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Laundry
- Miniature Golf
- Museum
- Naturalist
- Parking
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Staff Residence
- Trading Post
- Washer/Dryer
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 229-838-6870 or 229-838-4244 (Alternate).
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.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
32.09083,
-85.04306
32°5'27"N,
85°2'35"W
From Albany take HWY 520 north to Richland. Then follow GA 27 thru Lumpkin, thru 4 way stop, to intersection of GA 27 & US 27 (4 Lane). Turn right (north) on us 27 then left (west) at next intersection (GA 39C). Go 16 miles to stop sign. Florence entrance is straight across.
From Columbus take US27 south to Cusseta turn right US27 go 16 miles turn right on HWY 39 for approximately 13 miles. HWY 39 will turn left. Florence Marina is 3 miles down on the right.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Florence Marina State Park
218 FLORENCE ROAD
OMAHA
GA
31821
Phone Number:
Information:
(229)838-4244