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 on its official page.
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.
George T. Bagby State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Pool: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. seasonal
- Overnight guests only.
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: 330 Bagby Pkwy, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
- County: Clay (Southwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 31.66510, -85.05770 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 229-768-2571
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.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
Nothing on our Georgia event calendar within 50 miles in the next 90 days as of . 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 . 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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