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Park (478) 982-1660

 
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  • Pioneer and Group Camps - Reserve
  • Lawton and Group Cottage - Reserve
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    FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 18-20:
    Tent & RV Campsites / Group Shelters / Picnic Shelters / Pioneer Campsites / Group Camp Dining Hall / Group Camp Dining Hall + Dorm / Lawton Cottage / Group Camp Group Cottage (Call the park for reservations for Group Camp and Pioneer Campsites 478-982-1660.)
    (as of May 15, 2012 - updated every Tuesday)
      NOTICE: Due to extended drought conditions, the lake level at Magnolia Springs is extremely low. At this time, motorboats are unable to operate in the shallow water. Contact the park office for current conditions.

    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 106, $275-$550)
    • Group Cottage (sleeps 16, $150)
    • 8 Picnic Shelters ($50)
    • 2 Group Shelters (seat 40-100, $100-$200)
    • Museum (open by request)

    THINGS TO DO & SEE:
    • Weddings
    • 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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      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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