Short answer
Reed Bingham State Park is a 1,613-acre state park in Cook County, near Adel. 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 a 375-acre lake for boating, skiing and fishing, with canoe and kayak rentals, a beachside pavilion and a campground.
Reed Bingham 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: 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620
- County: Cook (Southwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.16163, -83.53893 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 229-896-3551
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/ReedBingham
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 (229-896-3551) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Reed Bingham State Park
Facilities the park lists: 375 Acre Lake; 46 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — site-specific; 1 Pioneer Campground; 1 Primitive Paddle-In Island Campsite — sleeps 30, boat required, boat rentals available; 7 Picnic Shelters; 4 Group Shelters (seats 50–120); 1 Beach Pavilion; Sand Beach; 3 Boat Ramps; 2 Docks; 2 Playgrounds; Outdoor exercise equipment.
Things to do: Biking – rentals available; Boating – rentals available; Birding; Fishing; Hiking (Birdwalk Trail and Yearling Trail currently closed); Miniature Golf; Orienteering; Paddling – rentals available; Swimming; Interpretive Programs; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Reed Bingham
- Oct 22 – Oct 25: Georgia Beer Company Oktoberfest, Valdosta (about 27 miles away)
- Oct 22: Witches Night Out (Downtown Valdosta), Valdosta (about 27 miles away)
- Oct 24: ARToberfest, Valdosta (about 27 miles away, free)
- Oct 29: Festi-Fall, Valdosta (about 27 miles away)
- Oct 31: Hahira Main Street Market, Hahira (about 15 miles away)
- Nov 14: Girls on the Run South Georgia 5K, Valdosta (about 27 miles away, from $25)
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
- Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site (partner site, Thomas County), about 34 miles away
- Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site (partner site, Irwin County), about 36 miles away
- General Coffee State Park (state park, Coffee County), about 52 miles away
- Sam Shortline Excursion Train (partner site, Crisp County), about 58 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
- Southwest Georgia state parks and historic sites
- Southwest Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Reed Bingham 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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