Description
A 375 acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Paddlers can rent canoes and kayaks to explore this beautiful lake lined with fragrant water lilies and tupelo trees. Guided pontoon boat tours are sometimes offered during events. The beachside pavilion, picnic shelters and group shelters are scenic spots for parties, reunions and other celebrations. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham who was instrumental in having the park established. Visitors to this pretty park usually see abundant wildlife, including species such as gopher tortoises, yellow bellied sliders and indigo snakes. Nesting bald eagles are often seen in winter. American alligators are often seen sunning along the lake's edge. During winter, thousands of black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Nearly 80 percent of the Coastal Plain's plant community can be found along the park's Coastal Plain Nature Trail, making this park's habitat some of the most diverse in the country.Recreation:
Things To Do & See
Biking
Boating
Birding
Fishing
Geocaching
Hiking
Interpretive Programs
Miniature Golf (fee)
Orienteering
Paddling
Park Paddlers Club
Pontoon Boat Tours (fee) call for schedule Swimming
Bike & Street Strider Rental
Boat Rental
Canoe & Kayak Rental
Facilities:
1,613 Acres
375 Acre Lake
42 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
1 Pioneer Campground
1 Paddle-In Island Campsite (sleeps 30)
7 Picnic Shelters
4 Group Shelters
1 Beach Pavilion
Sand Beach
3 Boat Ramps
2 Fishing Docks
Playground
Nearby Attractions:
Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site
Georgia Veterans State Park
Memorial Golf Course at Georgia Vets
SAM Shortline Excursion Train
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 229-896-3551.
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.