Indian Springs State Park is a 528-acre recreation area approximately 20 miles to the south of Covington. It has 88 sites that can accommodate both tents and RVs. Owned and operated by the state of Georgia, the campground has three sections. Each section has a bath house and laundry facilities. One of the chief attractions of the park is McIntosh Lake, where guests can swim, boat and fish. Campers can also rent boats. There is a sense of history because according to its website, some people consider it the oldest park in the entire nation.
Indian Springs State Park
678 Lake Clark Road
Flovilla, GA 30216
770-504-2277
gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=65&s=0.0.1.5
The Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center is located in Covington itself. An educational facility, it is open year-round and serves over 20,000 campers each year. It has bunk and semi-private lodging. It originally opened as a campground to provide a camping experience for the youth of Georgia, but has evolved into a camping facility that hosts both youth and adult organizations. Many recreational, dining and meeting room facilities are on the grounds. Reservations are required. It is not open to the general public, but does accept groups and individuals who want to attend one of its specific camps.
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Road
Covington, GA 30014
770-786-6926
The Elks Honey Creek Campground is 10 miles east of Covington in Conyers. This campground has sites for tents only. Guests on this 141-acre campground can also stay in no-frills cottages. The campground is located in a forest and has a main pavilion with a bathhouse. The campground has its own fishing pond as well as access to Elks Honey Creek. Numerous hiking trails are located in and around the park. It is open all year and accepts groups.
Elks Honey Creek Campground
2394 Morrison Road
Conyers, GA 30094
770-761-7800
elksaidmore.com/campground.html
High Falls State Park is located in Jackson, which is approximately 25 minutes north of Covington. It is a large park with 1,050 acres with a 650-acre lake. High Falls State Park has 103 sites that can accommodate both trailers and tents. There are five picnic shelters in the park as well as group shelters and a pool that is privately owned and charges a fee for use. Campers can fish and boat on the lake. The park has two boat ramps and a boat rental. Hiking trails can also be found in the park.
High Falls State Park
76 High Falls Park Drive
Jackson, GA 30233
478-993-3053
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