Indian Springs State Park
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Indian Springs State Park offers 88 campgrounds for tent camping. Each campsite offers a fire ring and ample woodland cover. On-site amenities include swimming and minigolf. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy boating and fishing on the lake located within the park parameters. A mile-long nature trail is also available for guests to take a leisurely stroll in the forest. Indian Springs State Park was founded during the Great Depression and offers a seasonal museum showcasing its history. Guests can enjoy fresh springwater at the Spring House as well. Nearby is the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site. This historical monument features a picnic area as well as various museums that showcase a sawmill, syrup evaporator and sugar cane press.
Indian Springs State Park
678 Lake Clark Road
Flovilla, Georgia 30216
(770) 504 -2277
georgiaparks.org/indiansprings
High Falls State Park.
Guests to High Falls State Park enjoy available tent camping at one of the 103 campsites. The park features amenities such as picnic areas and campsite fire rings. Guests are allowed to bring their own boat and launch it on the Towaliga River, which runs through the park. Canoe, pedal boat and kayak rentals are available at the High Falls State Park office. The Towaliga River features a scenic waterfall as well as whitewater rafting options. Minigolf and an on-site swimming pool keep all visitors occupied. High Falls State Park also features 4.5 miles of hiking trails through the backwoods. Another hiking trail is available to the ruins of the once-prosperous industrial town that existed in the park during the early 1800s.
High Falls State Park
76 High Falls Park Drive
Jackson, Georgia 30233
(478) 993-3053
georgiaparks.org/highfalls
Interstate RV and Campground
Interstate RV and Campground features 40 campsites. The campground is located near Oakview Golf Course and Scout Lake. Scout Lake features boating, kayaking and canoeing. Fishing and swimming are also available at this lake. Visitors to Byron who choose to stay at Interstate RV and Campground will enjoy its proximity to antique shopping, a shopping mall and various historical sites.
Interstate RV and Campground
305 Chapman Road
Byron, Georgia 31008
(478) 956 - 5511
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Ponderosa Campground
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This campground is located just outside Byron and features on-site swimming and fishing. Campsites are available with fire rings and a picnic area for community use. Ponderosa Campground is also near Pierceson Lake, where guests can enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Ocmulgee National Monument is located approximately 10 miles from the campground and features historical information dating back to the Paleo Indian Period. Outdoor concerts and theater performances are available in the heart of Byron.
Ponderosa Campground
13841 Georgia Highway 96E
Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
(478) 825 - 8030
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