George T. Bagby State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

George T. Bagby State Park is a 770-acre state park in Clay County, near Fort Gaines. 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

Fort Gaines, Southwest Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

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On the shore of Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula), with a marina, boat ramp and fishing dock, a swimming beach, cottages and the Meadow Links golf course.

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, Paddling and Fishing.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Kolomoki Mounds State Park is about 15 miles away. Coming up near here: Black Lights on White Oak: Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Blakely.
1 events within 50 mi

George T. Bagby State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Park7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Pool seasonal10 a.m.–7 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.
Pool10 a.m.–7 p.m. seasonal
Overnight guests only.

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

Address330 Bagby Pkwy, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
CountyClay (Southwest Georgia region)
GPS31.66510, -85.05770 (directions in Google Maps)
Park229-768-2571
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/GeorgeTBagby

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 (229-768-2571) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at George T. Bagby State Park

Facilities the park lists: 10 Cottages; 32 Campsites; 1 Picnic Shelter; 1 Group Shelter; Marina, Boat Ramp, Fishing Dock & Marina Store; Meadow Links Golf Course.

Things to do: Sport courts including pickleball, tennis, and basketball; Recreational amenity area including bocce ball, table tennis, corn hole, and horseshoes; Boating; Paddling; Fishing; Swimming (seasonal). Pool is for overnight guests only.; Hiking; Birding; Biking; Golfing at Meadow Links Golf Course.

Events Coming Up Near George T. Bagby

Around George T. Bagby within 50 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Kolomoki Mounds State Parkstate park15 mi
2Providence Canyon State Parkstate park29 mi
3Florence Marina State Parkstate park29 mi
4Plains Visitors Centervisitor center48 mi

Events coming up

5Black Lights on White Oak: Kolomoki Mounds State ParkBlakely16 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.

Jan 1, 2027: Black Lights on White Oak: Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely (about 16 miles away)

Events within 50 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

Kolomoki Mounds State Park (state park, Early County), about 15 miles away
Providence Canyon State Park (state park, Stewart County), about 29 miles away
Florence Marina State Park (state park, Stewart County), about 29 miles away
Plains Visitors Center (visitor center, Sumter County), about 48 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 George T. Bagby 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.

We do not inspect, test, measure or monitor water, ice, currents, depth, water quality, algae, wildlife, access, closures or lifeguard staffing at any place we list.
Posted signs, closures, advisories, flags and the directions of rangers, lifeguards and the land owner or managing agency always override anything here. A place being listed does not mean it is open, legal to enter, or permitted for swimming, wading, boating or fishing, and does not give you permission to be on private land or private water.
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.

Emergency in the United States: call 911. Learn CPR, as the CDC recommends.

Not ConfirmedWe have not verified current water or ice conditions, water quality, access, swimming or boating permission, lifeguard hours, fees, rules or closures for any place on this page. The land owner or managing agency (a park, city, county, state or federal office, or the property owner) is the one who can confirm them. Ask them before you go.

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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