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Mayor30
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Aug 14, 2022

FDR state park campground in Georgia

Has anyone stayed at FDR state Park campground? My ship's reunion is Columbus,Ga in September 2023 and I was interested in staying there. One more question. Does the lake have aligators?
  • It is one of the better state parks in GA. Some sites have sewer and all with Electric and water. Sites are pretty good but if you have a big rig you will want to choose wisely. Lots to do in the area. White Springs and Callaway Gardens come to mind.

    I really doubt the lake has any alligators but it is in the south. I would not worry one second about the gators.
  • Very nice park. We’ve stayed there twice, once in December during a snow and hard freeze. Allowed us to run water 24/7 to keep our and their pipes from freezing. Close to Calloway Gardens too.
  • Been there twice myself. Very nice.

    Check out little White House while you're in the area.

    Lots to do for sure. You'll have a great time.

    Mike
  • Regarding the gators, speak with the park staff and locals, and they will give you an idea of where the most gator activity would be; also ask about timber rattlers and water mocassins if you go hiking. They will have colored photos in the office in order that you may differentiate between venomous and non-venomous snakes. It's a beautiful place, especially in spring when the azaleas are in bloom.
  • Gators are very likely in GA. They are all over the place in SC as well. Santee comes to mind along with Huntington Beach state park.
  • Be sure to take in the National Civil War Naval Museum with its display of ironclads from the Civil War. It's in Columbus, Georgia, and is a really neat museum. We went on a search one year of ironclads and found this museum which is a real gem. You wont' be disappointed.

    Dale

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