Short answer
Magnolia Springs State Park is a 1,070-acre state park in Jenkins County, near Millen. 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.
Known for crystal-clear springs flowing about 7 million gallons a day under a boardwalk where you can look for alligators and turtles, plus Civil War history, a small lake and cottages.
Magnolia Springs State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Splash Pad Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 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: 1053 Magnolia Springs Drive, Millen, GA 30442
- County: Jenkins (East Georgia region)
- GPS: 32.87333, -81.96163 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 478-982-1660
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/MagnoliaSprings
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 (478-982-1660) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Magnolia Springs State Park
Facilities the park lists: 9 Cottages; 26 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 3 Walk-In Campsites; 1 Pioneer Campground; 1 Group Shelter (seats 100); 9 Picnic Shelters; Fishing Dock; Boardwalk; 2 Playgrounds; Wi-Fi — available in the Visitor Center; Natural Spring.
Things to do: Biking – rentals available; Boating; Field Trips; Fishing; Hiking; History Center; Paddling – rentals available; Picnicking; Splashpad – seasonal; Weddings – park approval required; Archery – events only; Geocaching; Muddy Spokes Club.
Events coming up near Magnolia Springs
- On now through Feb 7, 2027: A Southern Perspective: America 250, Augusta (about 42 miles away)
- On now through Oct 25: Georgia-Carolina State Fair, Augusta (about 41 miles away)
- On now through Oct 24: Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair, Statesboro (about 32 miles away, from $15)
- On now through Oct 30: Fright & Delight: Augusta’s 11 Days of Halloween, Augusta (about 41 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Fall into Family Fun Festival at Bath Gardens, Blythe (about 33 miles away, from $10)
- Oct 24: MSG Gary Gordon Challenge & 5K, Fort Gordon (about 39 miles away, free to $90)
Events within 50 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
- Sylvania Historic Welcome Center (visitor center, Screven County), about 22 miles away
- George L. Smith State Park (state park, Emanuel County), about 24 miles away
- Hamburg State Park (state park, Washington County), about 53 miles away
- Jack Hill State Park (state park, Tattnall County), about 55 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
- East Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Magnolia Springs 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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