Short answer
A.H. Stephens State Park is a 1,177-acre state park in Taliaferro County, near Crawfordville. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. The historic site inside charges its own admission. Checked on its official page.
Known for its horse trails and equestrian campground, a Civil War museum and Liberty Hall, the home of Alexander H. Stephens, restored to its 1875 look and open for tours on weekends.
A.H. Stephens State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Historic Site: Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Last tour at 3:30 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
- Historic site admission: Adults (18–61): $8.00; Seniors (62+): $6.00; Youth (6–17): $5.00; Child (under 6): $2.00; Group rates available with advance notice.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 456 Alexander Street NW, Crawfordville, GA 30631
- County: Taliaferro (East Georgia region)
- GPS: 33.56348, -82.89716 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-456-2602
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/AHStephens
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-456-2602) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at A.H. Stephens State Park
Facilities the park lists: 3 Lakes; 4 Cottages; 25 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 29 Equestrian Campsites; 30 Horse Stables; 2 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 120); 1 Pioneer Campground; 10 Acre Event Field with 24 Vendor Hookups; Civil War Museum; Playground; Volleyball Court; Horseshoe Pit; Wi-Fi — available in Visitor Center, cottages and campground.
Things to do: Boating; Fishing; Hiking; Horseback Riding; Paddling; Weddings; Geocaching.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near A.H. Stephens
- On now through Nov 8: Fall Season at Washington Farms, Bogart (about 45 miles away, from $14)
- Oct 22 – Nov 1: Elberton 12 County Fair, Elberton (about 37 miles away, free to $5)
- Oct 24: Flavors of Fall Festival, Madison (about 33 miles away)
- Oct 24: Madison Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival, Madison (about 33 miles away)
- Oct 24: Fall into Family Fun Festival at Bath Gardens, Blythe (about 44 miles away, from $10)
- Oct 24: MSG Gary Gordon Challenge & 5K, Fort Gordon (about 44 miles away, free to $90)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Robert Toombs House State Historic Site (partner site, Wilkes County), about 15 miles away
- Hamburg State Park (state park, Washington County), about 26 miles away
- Mistletoe State Park (state park, Columbia County), about 30 miles away
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park (state park, Madison County), about 33 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- East Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the A.H. Stephens State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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