F.D. Roosevelt State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

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 October 20, 2026 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

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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.

Plan it in three lines

Getting In
Parking is $10 per vehicle for the day, or $70 for the annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park.
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Field Trips, Birthday Parties and Fishing.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site is about 8 miles away. Coming up near here: Fantasy In Lights in Pine Mountain.
6 events within 30 mi

F.D. Roosevelt State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dowdell's Knob: April–September 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Dowdell's Knob: October–March 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dowdell’s KnobApril–September 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
October–March 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Liberty Bell Swimming Pool

What It Costs

Parking, by the visit

Day parking vs. the annual ParkPass, by number of visits

$70 annual ParkPass

Day parking is $10 per vehicle. Seven visits cost the same as the $70 annual ParkPass; from the eighth visit the pass is cheaper. Bars show what that many day visits cost in total.

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

Address2970 Georgia Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
CountyHarris (West Georgia region)
GPS32.83753, -84.81562 (directions in Google Maps)
Park706-663-4858
Stables706-628-7463
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt

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

Around F.D. Roosevelt within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Sitestate historic site8 mi
2Sprewell Bluff Parkpartner site20 mi
3Standing Boy Creekpartner site21 mi
4Bush Head Shoals Access Parkpartner site36 mi

Events coming up

5Fantasy In LightsPine Mountain2 mi
6Indigenous Heritage Month Guided TourColumbus27 mi
7Warm Springs Christmas Parade and Tree LightingWarm Springs9 mi
8Pearl Harbor: 85 YearsWarm Springs9 mi
9Holiday Tours at Hills & Dales EstateLaGrange19 mi
10Ft. Benning MCoE Band Holiday ConcertColumbus28 mi

Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.

Nov 13 – Jan 3, 2027Fantasy In Lights, Pine Mountain (about 2 miles away, free to $40)
Nov 19Indigenous Heritage Month Guided Tour, Columbus (about 27 miles away)
Nov 21Warm Springs Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Warm Springs (about 9 miles away)
Dec 5Pearl Harbor: 85 Years, Warm Springs (about 9 miles away)
Dec 5 – Dec 26Holiday Tours at Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange (about 19 miles away)
Dec 5Ft. Benning MCoE Band Holiday Concert, Columbus (about 28 miles away, free)

Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of October 20, 2026; 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

Roosevelt’s Little White House State Historic Site (state historic site, Meriwether County), about 8 miles away
Sprewell Bluff Park (partner site, Upson County), about 20 miles away
Standing Boy Creek (partner site, Muscogee County), about 21 miles away
Bush Head Shoals Access Park (partner site, Heard County), about 36 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
Pine Mountain and Warm Springs guide
West Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the F.D. Roosevelt State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked October 20, 2026. 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.

Safety Notice

Water And Ice Safety: Read This Before You Go

Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, beaches and ice can kill, quickly and without warning. Conditions change by the hour and we cannot see them from here. This page is general information only. It is not a safety assessment, and it does not say or promise that any place, water, ice or activity is safe.

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Children and weak swimmers: the CDC says to assign a responsible adult to watch children closely and constantly in or near water, with no phone, reading, alcohol or drugs, and to use life jackets for children in and around natural water. It also says inflatable or foam toys are not safety devices.
Open water hides hazards. The CDC names currents, waves, rocks, vegetation and poor visibility. As general guidance (not from a named source), also expect sudden drop-offs, very cold water even on a warm day, submerged objects, boat traffic and changing weather. Never swim alone, and never mix alcohol with water or boats.

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Sources read on 8 November 2026: the Minnesota DNR ice thickness guidelines (dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, no page date shown) and the CDC drowning prevention page (cdc.gov/drowning/prevention, page dated 29 September 2025). Guidance can change and can differ by state and by place: check the current text and your local agency before relying on it. This notice is general guidance only. It is not legal, medical, rescue or professional safety advice, and nobody on this site is a lifeguard or safety professional. You are responsible for your own safety and for any children and pets with you, and you use this information at your own risk. Water, ice, weather and local rules change quickly and differ by state, county and property. To the fullest extent the law allows, this site, its owner and its contributors are not responsible for any injury, death, loss or damage that results from using this information or from visiting any place, water or ice mentioned here. If you do not accept that, do not rely on this page (see the Limits Of Liability in our Terms Of Use).

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Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day