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Providence Canyon State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division
Providence Canyon State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division
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A fire and burn ban is currently in effect throughout the park. No open flames, charcoal grills, campfires, or burning of any kind is permitted.
Providence Canyon State Park
Providence Canyon State Park
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Protect Providence Canyon
Carving or climbing on canyon walls is punishable by fine. Help us protect the canyon for future generations.
Stay on trails and behind fences because canyon edges may collapse.
Dogs are welcome on trails and must remain on 6-foot leash.
"Uncover the layers of 'Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon' as you navigate the unusual geological formations created by erosion of the Coastal Plain after years of poor agricultural practices, hike miles of sandy nature trails, and gaze at dark skies while camping at Providence Canyon State Park."
Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon” is a testament to the power of man’s influence on the land. Massive gullies as deep as 150 feet were caused simply by poor farming practices during the 1800s, yet today they make some of the prettiest photographs within the state. The rare Plumleaf Azalea grows only in this region and blooms during July and August when most azaleas have lost their color. The canyon soil’s pink, orange, red and purple hues make a beautiful natural painting at this quiet park.
Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, taking care to stay behind fences and off the fragile canyon edge. Hikers who explore the deepest canyons will usually find a thin layer of water along the trail, indication of the water table below. Guests who hike to canyons 4 and 5 may want to join the
Canyon Climbers Club
. Backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail which highlights portions of the canyon and winds through mixed forest. Camping, cottages and efficiency units are available nearby at Florence Marina State Park on 45,000 acre Lake Walter F. George.
Reservations, Accommodations & Facilities
2,706 Acres
2 Picnic Shelters
(Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
3 Pioneer Campsites
(Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
6 Backcountry Campsites
(must arrive before the gate closes and before dark)
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Astronomy and Geology Programs
Hiking
Picnicking
Canyon Climbers Club
Nearby Attractions
Florence Marina State Park
- 9 miles away - camping and cabins available.
George T. Bagby State Park
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
Hannahatchee Creek WMA
Lake Walter F. George WMA
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Flint RiverQuarium
Albany, GA
Americus-Sumter County, GA
Columbus, GA
Pine Mountain, GA
Macon, GA
Rome, GA
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September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
April 15–September 14: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Visitor Center
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parking
Fee required.
Annual passes available
Overnight guests pay daily ParkPass fee only once per vehicle during their stay, regardless of duration. Parking is not included with reservation.
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Phone Numbers
Park
229-838-6202
Reservations
800-864-7275
Address
8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815
Stewart County
GPS Coordinates
N 32.064445 | W -84.921913
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