Short answer
Florence Marina State Park is a 173-acre state park in Stewart County, near Omaha. 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.
A quiet park at the north end of Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula), with a natural deep-water marina, the Kirbo Interpretive Center, cottages and efficiency units.
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 Boating – rentals available, Birding and Fishing.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake it a day
Providence Canyon State Park is about 7 miles away. Coming up near here: Fall Festival: Movie Night Edition in Columbus.
6 events within 30 mi
Florence Marina State Park hours
Hours in a day
- Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office8 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.
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
What it costs
Day parking vs. the annual ParkPass, by number of visits
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
- Address: 218 Florence Road, Omaha, GA 31821
- County: Stewart (West Georgia region)
- GPS: 32.08957, -85.04306 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 229-838-6870 or 229-838-4244
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/FlorenceMarina
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 (229-838-6870 or 229-838-4244) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Florence Marina State Park
Facilities the park lists: 45,000 Acre Lake Walter F. George; 7 Cottages; 8 Efficiency Units; 41 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 1 Picnic Shelter; 1 Group Shelter (seats 125); Kirbo Interpretive Center; Boat Ramp; Boat Dock; Lighted Fishing Pier; Marina — 66 boat slips for rent; Playground.
Things to do: Boating – rentals available; Birding; Fishing; Miniature Golf – fee required; Picnicking; Walking; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Florence Marina
State parks and historic sites
- 1Providence Canyon State Parkstate park7 mi
- 2George T. Bagby State Parkstate park29 mi
- 3Standing Boy Creekpartner site34 mi
- 4Plains Visitors Centervisitor center39 mi
Events coming up
- 5Fall Festival: Movie Night EditionColumbus26 mi
- 6Columbus Witches RideColumbus27 mi
- 7Christmas Made in the South (Columbus)Columbus26 mi
- 8Big Dog Howl 5KColumbus26 mi
- 9Indigenous Heritage Month Guided TourColumbus26 mi
- 10The Twelve Dates of ChristmasColumbus26 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.
- Oct 24: Fall Festival: Movie Night Edition, Columbus (about 26 miles away)
- Oct 25: Columbus Witches Ride, Columbus (about 27 miles away, free)
- Oct 30 – Nov 1: Christmas Made in the South (Columbus), Columbus (about 26 miles away, free to $10)
- Oct 31: Big Dog Howl 5K, Columbus (about 26 miles away, from $30)
- Nov 19: Indigenous Heritage Month Guided Tour, Columbus (about 26 miles away)
- Dec 11 – Dec 20: The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Columbus (about 26 miles away)
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
- Providence Canyon State Park (state park, Stewart County), about 7 miles away
- George T. Bagby State Park (state park, Clay County), about 29 miles away
- Standing Boy Creek (partner site, Muscogee County), about 34 miles away
- Plains Visitors Center (visitor center, Sumter County), about 39 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
- Andersonville, Plains and Providence Canyon road trip
- West Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Florence Marina 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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