Indian Springs State Park is thought to be the oldest state park in the U.S. Located off I-75 in Central Georgia, it offers up 528 acres of wilderness and a 105-acre lake and swimming beach. Park visitors can stay in their RVs, at tent sites or in one of 10 cottages/cabins--two of which are dog friendly. Each cottage sleeps eight with its two bedrooms that fit two double beds each. Linens are provided, along with a picnic table and grill outside. One of the cottages is handicap accessible. From June 1 through Sept. 5, guest are required to stay three nights; for all other times, a two-night minimum is required, except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day when a three-night stay is required. There is a 14-day maximum stay.
Indian Springs State Park
678 Lake Clarke Road
Flovilla , GA 30216
(800) 864-7275
GeorgiaStateParks.org/IndianSprings
High Falls State Park sits on 1,050 acres with a 650-acre lake in the park. Park visitors can also enjoy the waterfall at the Towaliga River and a trip to the past to the remaining grist mill foundation. Back in the 1880s, this park had a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, shoe factory and hotel. Today, visitors can stay in numerous tent and RV sites, or in one of six yurts. Yurts are circular, tent-like cabins 20 feet in diameter and 12 feet high with a clear dome skylight. Constructed with a wooden lattice wall support, insulation and finished pine floor, this sturdy cabin houses five. Electricity, water and heat are included, as is a rear deck and frame furniture. Linens and utensils are not provided. Guests are required to stay for two nights, except for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving when they are required to stay three nights. Guests can stay a maximum of 14 days.
High Falls State Park
76 High Falls Park Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
(800) 864-7275
GeorgiaStateParks.org/HighFalls
Forsyth KOA is located halfway between Macon, Ga. and Atlanta in central Georgia. It is accessible by I-75. Guests can pull up with their RVs or stay in tents or in the one-room cabins. Guests are required to make their reservations seven days in advance of their arrival. Last minute reservations--those made six or less day before--require nonrefundable deposits. The cabin has enough room for four, and also has running water, outdoor grill and picnic table. Linens and utensils are not provided. Additionally, all the cabins have lake views. Rates vary depending on length of stay, number of people and pets. The campground itself has a swimming pool, a pavilion, wireless Internet access, snack bar and gas hookups. Guests can also buy firewood, rent bicycles and go fishing in the campground.
Forsyth KOA
414 South Frontage Road
Forsyth, GA 31029-0967
(478) 994-2019
koa.com/where/ga/10101/
