Short answer
George L. Smith State Park is a 1,634-acre state park in Emanuel County, near Twin City. 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.
Built around Parrish Mill and Pond, an 1880 combination gristmill, sawmill, covered bridge and dam, with a cypress-filled 412-acre mill pond for paddling and fishing.
George L. Smith State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 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).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 371 George L. Smith State Park Road, Twin City, GA 30471
- County: Emanuel (East Georgia region)
- GPS: 32.55856, -82.11937 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 478-763-2759
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith
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 (478-763-2759) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at George L. Smith State Park
Facilities the park lists: 412 Acre Lake; 10 Cottages; Yurts – Coming soon; 52 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 4 Picnic Shelters; 1 Conference Center (seats 94); 1 Pioneer Campground; Historic Covered Bridge & Mill; Playground; Wi-Fi — available in the park office.
Things to do: Biking — 7 miles of trails; Birding; Boating — 10 HP limit; Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking; Park Paddlers Club; Picnicking; Kayak and Canoe Rentals.
Events coming up near George L. Smith
- On now through Oct 24: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Statesboro (about 22 miles away, from $15)
- Oct 21 – Oct 24: Dublin Fall Fair, Dublin (about 46 miles away, from $7)
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
- Magnolia Springs State Park (state park, Jenkins County), about 24 miles away
- Jack Hill State Park (state park, Tattnall County), about 33 miles away
- Sylvania Historic Welcome Center (visitor center, Screven County), about 39 miles away
- Ball’s Ferry (partner site, Wilkinson County), about 52 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 George L. Smith 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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