Providence Canyon State Park: Hours, Fees and Directions

Water And Ice Safety: read this before you go

Short answer

Providence Canyon State Park is a 2,706-acre state park in Stewart County, near Lumpkin. Hours: September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked October 20, 2026 on its official page.

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Hours

September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Cost

$10 per vehicle

Where

Lumpkin, West Georgia

Dogs

Leashed, 6 ft max

‘Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon’, where gullies as deep as 150 feet formed from poor farming practices in the 1800s, with sandy trails along the rim and canyon floor and dark skies for camping.

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.
September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
What to Do
The official page lists Astronomy and Geology Programs, Hiking and Picnicking.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoors
Make It a Day
Florence Marina State Park is about 7 miles away. Coming up near here: Indigenous Heritage Month Guided Tour in Columbus.
6 events within 30 mi

Providence Canyon State Park Hours

Hours at a glance

Hours in a day

Visitor Center8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Park: September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Park: April 15–September 14: 7 a.m.–9 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.

ParkSeptember 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
April 15–September 147 a.m.–9 p.m.
Visitor Center8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Address8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815
CountyStewart (West Georgia region)
GPS32.06444, -84.92191 (directions in Google Maps)
Park229-838-6202
Reservations800-864-7275
Official pagegastateparks.org/ProvidenceCanyon

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 (229-838-6202) if you need a stroller-friendly route.

What’s at Providence Canyon State Park

Facilities the park lists: 2 Picnic Shelters; 3 Pioneer Campsites; 6 Backcountry Campsites (must arrive before the gate closes and before dark); Museum; Visitor Center; Playground.

Things to do: Astronomy and Geology Programs; Hiking; Picnicking; Canyon Climbers Club.

Events Coming Up Near Providence Canyon

Around Providence Canyon within 30 miles

State parks and historic sites

1Florence Marina State Parkstate park7 mi
2George T. Bagby State Parkstate park29 mi
3Plains Visitors Centervisitor center32 mi
4Standing Boy Creekpartner site36 mi

Events coming up

5Indigenous Heritage Month Guided TourColumbus28 mi
6Ft. Benning MCoE Band Holiday ConcertColumbus28 mi
7The Twelve Dates of ChristmasColumbus28 mi
8The Nutcracker (The Columbus Ballet)Columbus28 mi
9Big Dog Jingle 5KColumbus28 mi
10Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Columbus)Columbus27 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 19Indigenous Heritage Month Guided Tour, Columbus (about 28 miles away)
Dec 5Ft. Benning MCoE Band Holiday Concert, Columbus (about 28 miles away, free)
Dec 11 – Dec 20The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Columbus (about 28 miles away)
Dec 12 – Dec 13The Nutcracker (The Columbus Ballet), Columbus (about 28 miles away)
Dec 19Big Dog Jingle 5K, Columbus (about 28 miles away, from $30)
Dec 20Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour (Columbus), Columbus (about 27 miles away, from $36)

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

Florence Marina State Park (state park, Stewart County), about 7 miles away
George T. Bagby State Park (state park, Clay County), about 29 miles away
Plains Visitors Center (visitor center, Sumter County), about 32 miles away
Standing Boy Creek (partner site, Muscogee 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
Andersonville, Plains and Providence Canyon road trip
West Georgia: more places to go in the region

Source: the Providence Canyon 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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Getting In

What to Do

Make It a Day