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Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (478) 982-1660

FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 3-5:
4 two-Bedroom Cottages / 2 three-Bedroom Cottages / Tent & RV Campsites / Group Shelters / Picnic Shelters / Tent Walk-in Campsites / Group Camp or Separate Group Camp Facilities: Dining Hall, Dining Hall + Dorm, Dining Hall + Group Cottage, Lawton Cottage, Pioneer Campsites (Call the park for Pioneer campsite, Group Camp and Separate Group Camp Facilities reservations 478-982-1660.) (Call the park for reservations for Pioneer campsite 478-982-1660)
(as of January 31, 2012 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

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. Paddlers who explore the small lake and bikers who finish a 3-mile loop can work toward earning members-only t-shirts.
 
During the Civil War, this site was called Camp Lawton and served as “the world’s 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.

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/MagnoliaSprings

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 1,070 Acres
  • 8 Cottages ($125-$150, higher during Masters Week) -- #5 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)
  • 26 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28)
  • 3 Walk-in Campsites ($21)
  • 2 Pioneer Campgrounds ($40)
  • Group Camp (sleeps 92, $255-$505)
  • Group Cottage (sleeps 16, $135)
  • 8 Picnic Shelters ($50)
  • 3 Group Shelters (seat 40-100, $100-$200)
  • Museum (open by request)

THINGS TO DO & SEE:
  • Natural Spring and Boardwalk
  • Hiking and Bicycling - 5 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club
  • Fishing - accessible dock
  • Boating - private boats allowed, ramp, Park Paddlers Club
  • Canoe and Fishing Boat Rental
  • Swimming Pool (fee, annual passes available, seasonal)
  • GeoCaching
  • 3 Playgrounds
  • Picnicking
  • Camp Lawton - Civil War excavation by Georgia Southern and Fish & Wildlife Service








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  • Pioneer and Group Camps - Reserve
  • Lawton and Group Cottage - Reserve
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    Events
    Amphibian Monitoring Workshop
    Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 6:30 PM to 9 PM
    Want to learn about Georgia's rich diversity of amphibians and help protect lakes, streams, and wetlands? Georgia Adopt-A-Stream will teach you about volunteer salamander and frog monitoring. It's bound to be a hoppin' experience! Register in advance. $5 parking. 478-982-1660.

      Address/Directions
    Magnolia Springs State Park
    1053 Magnolia Springs Dr
    Millen , GA 30442

    GPS Coordinates:
    N 32.873333 | W 081.961633
    Located 5 miles north of Millen on U.S. Hwy. 25.

    		 
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    Magnolia Springs State Park
    1053 Magnolia Springs Dr
    Millen, GA 30442 View Details


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