Short answer
Seminole State Park is a 1,478-acre state park in Seminole County, near Donalsonville. 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 37,500-acre Lake Seminole in Georgia’s far southwest corner, with cottages and campsites by the water, a sand beach and some of the last longleaf pine and wiregrass woods in the area.
Seminole State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 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: 7870 State Park Drive, Donalsonville, GA 39845
- County: Seminole (Southwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 30.80502, -84.87920 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 229-861-3137
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/Seminole
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 (229-861-3137) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Seminole State Park
Facilities the park lists: 37,500-acre Lake Seminole; 14 Cottages; 50 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites — Site-Specific; 4 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 200); Sand Beach; 3 Boat Ramps; 1 Fishing Dock; Playground; Gift Shop.
Things to do: Birding; Boating; Fishing Forecast | Fishing at Parks; Geocaching; Hiking — 2.2 miles; Miniature Golf (fee); Paddling; Swimming; Water Skiing; Kayak & Canoe Rental.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near Seminole
- Nov 28: Swine Time, Climax (about 27 miles away)
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
- Kolomoki Mounds State Park (state park, Early County), about 46 miles away
- Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site (partner site, Thomas County), about 53 miles away
- George T. Bagby State Park (state park, Clay County), about 60 miles away
- Reed Bingham State Park (state park, Cook County), about 83 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 Seminole 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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