Discover Georgia's Ben Hill County and City Parks - Featuring the Ben Hill Landing-Ocmulgee River Park.
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Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Landing-Ocmulgee River is a beautiful wooded and natural setting for camping, barbecues, fishing, and boating on the Ocmulgee River. with 20 primitive campsites and 15 with water and electricity. Park amenities include a Boat Launch, Free Parking on Site, Picnic Area and Restrooms. Camping cost is $15 per night.
Open: Easter Weekend-Thanksgiving. Phone: 229-426-5033 or 800-386-4642 - Located on Mobley Bluff Road off of Hwy 107 East, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - It is 15 minutes from downtown Fitzgerald on Mobley Bluff Road off of Hwy 107.
Grand Plaza Park is an oasis in the middle of downtown featuring a fountain, mosaic tile topped tables, an open lawn and an amphitheatre stage with a large chess/checker board design. Game pieces are available for use. Architectural features including original steel supports from the building that formerly occupied the space now form an arbor over the brick walkway. The park is often the site for weddings and community gatherings as well as a focal point for community festivals. The Grand Plaza is available for private functions. Contact: Jon Durkovic at 229-426-5090 - Address: 119 S Main St, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Jefferson Davis Memorial in Fitzgerald Georgia - Confederate President Jefferson Davis and a few remaining staff members crossed the Savannah River into Georgia on May 3, 1865. The historic park's facilities are 13 Picnic Sites, Group Shelter (seats 100, $150), 1/3-Mile Nature Trail, Civil War Museum with film and artifacts, Monument, Gift Shop and Playground. Small admisson fee. Phone 229- 831-2335 - Address: 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd., Fitzgerald Georgia 31750 - GPS Coordinates: N 31.664283 | W -083.387383
Paulk Park Campground is located at Paulk Park Road off Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, GA.
Base your exploration of the Fitzgerald area among the landscaped meadows of Paulk Park Campground. Troll the ten acre lake for bream, bass, and catfish. Catch a breeze, cool drink, and sunset on the water from your porch rocker perch at the renovated Depot building. Hike, bird watch, or stage a brick pit barbecue with your traveling friends in the Depot (reservations required). Or just enjoy a full-sized shower and a chance to read a book while you catch up on laundry at the park facilities.
You'll be within easy biking distance of local shopping, eating, golf, and most of all, historic downtown Fitzgerald. There among the tree lined streetscape, you'll find restaurants, specialty shops, parks, the Blue & Gray Museum, Carnegie Art Gallery, Fire Engine Museum, Grand Theatre, and a truly eclectic array of turn-of-the-century architecture. Discover the allure of Fitzgerald that brought 2000 Union families to settle in 1896. Discover where America reunited.
Our 25 lakeside sites feature 30/50 amp pedestals with water and sewer connections plus a convenient dump station. Restroom, shower, and laundry facilities are located at the Depot. Please call ahead and we'll reserve a spot for you. Cost is $20 per night.
Phone: 229-426-5050 - Address: 146 Paulk Park Lane, Fitzgerald GA 31750
For more information, contact Ben Hill County Parks - Phone: 229-426-5100 - Address: 402-A East Pine Street, Fitzgerald, Georgia 31750
