General Coffee State Park in Coffee County is known for its Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and other exhibits. Children enjoy feeding the park's farm animals like goats, sheep, chickens and donkeys. Overnight accommodations include camping, cottages and the Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th-century cabin perfect for romantic getaways. A boardwalk winds through cypress swamp and pitcher plant bog. Birding and nature photography are exceptional, and lucky guests may see gopher tortoises, Georgia’s state reptile. Upcoming programs at this agricultural park include Spring Fling on April 28, JAKES Day on May 12 and Junior-Senior Fishing Derby on May 26.

Let’s go "glamping!" Luxury-loving campers will enjoy these unique accommodations at Cloudland Canyon, Red Top Mountain, High Falls, Fort Yargo, Tugaloo and Sweetwater Creek state parks. Made of wood and canvas, yurts feature a deck, picnic table and grill/fire ring outside. Inside you will find furniture to sleep six, electrical outlets, large windows and locking doors. Bathhouses with hot showers are just a short walk away. All you need to bring are sleeping bags or linens, cooking utensils, a cooler, food, and family or friends – then kick back on your private deck with a great view.

Through our partnership with Georgia’s public libraries, you can check out a ParkPass and Historic Site Pass, much like checking out a book. All you need is a valid library card. The ParkPass exempts you from paying the daily $5 parking fee at state parks, and the Historic Sites Family Pass exempts up to 4 visitors from admission fees to state historic sites. Visit the Georgia Public Library directory to find a list of libraries that carry our passes. Plan ahead, as supplies are limited.

If you’re planning a wedding, we can help make your special day a beautiful – and affordable -- ceremony to remember. Georgia’s State Parks have a variety of venues for your wedding, reception or portrait sitting. Many offer budget-friendly packages for both indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for an intimate ceremony or a large celebration. Need a few ideas to get you started? F.D. Roosevelt State Park recently opened a new event facility. Indian Springs State Park features a historic stone pavilion where you can dance the night away, plus it will soon open a large lakeside center. Crooked River State Park offers a wedding arbor beside its beautiful winding river, and Florence Marina State Park has a lakeside event space with gazebo.  Discover your perfect location at GaStateParks.org/weddings. 

Looking forward to barbecues and boating over Memorial Day? Why not extend your stay for even more fun in the sun? From Monday, May 28, through Thursday, May 31, you can save 20% to 40% on camping, cottages, yurts and lodge rooms. Check GaStateParks.org/specials for promo codes, participating state parks and details. Plus, check GaStateParks.org for ranger-led programs like guided hikes, nature crafts, boat tours, astronomy outings and more.