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F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Short answer

F.D. Roosevelt State Park is a 10,874-acre state park in Harris County, near Pine Mountain. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.

Hours
7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Cost
$10 per vehicle
Where
Pine Mountain, West Georgia
Dogs
Leashed, 6 ft max

Georgia’s largest state park at 10,874 acres, on Pine Mountain about 80 miles southwest of Atlanta, with more than 40 miles of trails, including the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, and Dowdell’s Knob, where President Roosevelt sometimes picnicked; a life-size statue of him stands at the overlook.

F.D. Roosevelt State Park hours

  • Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Dowdell’s Knob: April–September 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
  • October–March 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Liberty Bell Swimming Pool

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).

Where it is and how to get in touch

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 (706-663-4858) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at F.D. Roosevelt State Park

Facilities the park lists: 2 Lakes; 21 Cottages; 115 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 21 Backcountry Campsites (permit required); 2 Picnic Shelters; 2 Group Shelters (Group Shelter below Lake Deleanor dam seats 85, Lake Franklin Event Center seats 125); 1 Group Camp (capacity 75.

Swimming is not currently allowed in Lake Franklin); 5 Pioneer Campgrounds; Liberty Bell Swimming Pool — seasonal; Gift Shop; Playground; Outdoor Fitness Equipment; Wi-Fi — available in the park office; Roosevelt Stables.

Things to do: Field Trips; Birthday Parties; Boating & Paddling — rentals available; F.D. Roosevelt Statue at Dowdell’s Knob; Fishing; Hiking — 43 miles of trails, Pine Mountain Trail; Horseback Riding — 28 miles of trails, guided trail rides, stables (reservations required); Interpretive Programs; Scouting; Swimming — seasonal (fee required); Weddings — park approval required. Email wedding coordinator; Picnicking; Stargazing; Birding at Georgia State Parks; Geocaching.

Accessibility: this site lends a GRIT Freedom Chair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.

Events coming up near F.D. Roosevelt

Events within 30 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

More on It’s Georgia

Source: the F.D. Roosevelt 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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