Friends of George L. Smith State Park

Friends of George L. Smith State Park Our local Friends chapter is a volunteer organization whose purpose is to help promote GLS State Park, assist with fundraising activities & special events.

With natural beauty, lakeside camping and cozy cottages, this secluded park is the perfect south Georgia retreat. It is best known for the refurbished Parrish Mill and Pond, a combination gristmill, saw mill, covered bridge and dam built in 1880. A group shelter near the bridge is popular for family reunions and parties. Some campsites sit right on the water’s edge, while cottages with gas firepla

ces and screened porches are nestled into the woods. The park’s mill pond beckons anglers and paddlers to explore thick stands of cypress and tupelo trees draped with Spanish moss. Canoeists and kayakers can join the Park Paddlers Club. While on the water, nature enthusiasts can look for beaver dams, blue heron, white ibis and other wading birds. The park rents boats, and nearby outfitters offer guided paddle trips. Hikers can stretch their legs on seven miles of trails while searching for gopher tortoises, Georgia’s state reptile. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:

1,634 Acres

8 Cottages ($105-$115) -- #4 is dog friendly ($40 per dog, max 2)

25 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24-$26) -- Once a reservation is made, campers can call the park to reserve a specific site

412-Acre Lake

Historic Covered Bridge and Mill

4 Picnic Shelters ($40)

Group Shelter (seats 50, $105)

Pioneer Campground ($43 and up)

Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

$5.00 Parking

03/23/2026
We have YURTS coming to George L Smith State Park!!!Follow our page for updates!!
02/19/2026

We have YURTS coming to George L Smith State Park!!!
Follow our page for updates!!

01/27/2026

Here are a few upcoming programs we have planned. For all the details and information on programs offered click: https://explore.gastateparks.org/events

*Any changes due to weather will be posted on the website. Everyone be safe and stay warm.

01/26/2026

The Mill House and Deer Run Trail will be closed starting 1/27/2026 for renovations. For Park announcements, events and information click: https://gastateparks.org/GeorgeLSmith

Our 2026 First Day Hike was a huge success and the weather was just perfect for a brisk three mile morning hike!Over for...
01/01/2026

Our 2026 First Day Hike was a huge success and the weather was just perfect for a brisk three mile morning hike!
Over forty Friends volunteers, staff members and visitors attended the event.
After hiking, everyone was treated with coffee and hot cocoa while getting to know some new friends.
We are so happy to have these folks join us and look forward to seeing them again soon!
A big thanks to our park staff who support these events We appreciate each and every one of you!
George L Smith State Park
Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

Your State Parks Day 2025!!Here are a few photos from today’s volunteer day at George L Smith State Park with a great c...
09/27/2025

Your State Parks Day 2025!!
Here are a few photos from today’s volunteer day at George L Smith State Park with a great crew of volunteers!!
Thanks to our park staff Morgan, Beth and Charles for your help with our projects.
Special thanks to our Friends members who were with us today!
Give us a shout if you’d like to be a part of our Friends organization!

Thanks Grice Connect!
07/14/2025

Thanks Grice Connect!

Have you been to George L. Smith State Park over in Twin City? It's a hidden gem! Take a virtual visit this summer Monday morning with GC Intern Makayla. 🛶

We look forward to seeing you at George L Smith State Park!
02/16/2025

We look forward to seeing you at George L Smith State Park!

01/27/2025

Here is an update everyone has been anxiously waiting to see!

On Friday, January 31, 2025, our park will partially open. The Park Office, lake, boat ramps, boat rentals, the 3 mile trail, and the 2.7 mile trail will be OPEN.

At this time all cottages, campsites, the 1/2 mile trail, picnic shelters, and playground area will remain CLOSED until further notice. Please do not enter these areas. We will post an update as to when these areas will open as soon as repairs are complete.

Thank you for your patience during this time and we look forward to seeing everyone!

Please mark your calendar for the 2025 Sugar Cane Festival. which will be held on November 15, 2025
11/12/2024

Please mark your calendar for the 2025 Sugar Cane Festival. which will be held on
November 15, 2025

10/29/2024

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371 George L Smith State Park Road
Twin City, GA
30471

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+14787632759

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