Description
Beautiful Magnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons per day. A boardwalk spans the cool water, allowing visitors to look for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs. A 28-acre lake is available for fishing and boating. Overnight guests can choose from cottages and a small campground. Magnolia Springs State Park is part of both the Park Paddlers Club and the Muddy Spokes Club.
During the Civil War, this site was called Camp Lawton and served as the worlds largest prison. Today, little remains of the prison stockade; however, the earthen breastworks which guarded it may still be seen. During 2010, Georgia Southern University archaeology teams uncovered the stockade wall and numerous personal articles from soldiers. Their discovery has been heralded as one of the most significant finds in recent history. Artifacts are currently on display at the university and at the Camp Lawton museum located at Magnolia Springs State Park..
Recreation:
Hiking and Bicycling on 5 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club Fishing - accessible dock Boating - private boats allowed, ramp, Park Paddlers Club Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental GeoCaching 2 Playgrounds Picnicking Camp Lawton - Civil War excavation by Georgia Southern and Fish & Wildlife Service Weddings (park approval required) Facilities:
1,070 Acres
9 Cottages
26 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
3 Walk-in Tent Campsites
Pioneer Campground
8 Picnic Shelters
1 Group Shelter (seat 40-100)
Nearby Attractions:
Brazell's Creek Golf Course at Gordonia-Alatamaha George L. Smith State Park Jack Hill State Park Hamburg State Outdoor Recreation Area Quiney Oaks
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275.
For Park inquiries please contact the park at 478-982-1660.
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.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Magnolia Springs State Park
1053 MAGNOLIA SPRINGS DRIVE
MILLEN
GA
30442
Phone Number:
Information:
(478)982-1660