State Parks in Georgia, USA

I find it special that beyond the peaches and porches, Georgia’s state parks are full of wonder. I love how this state blends mountain trails, sandy shores, and storybook forests into family getaways full of exploration and joy. I look forward to days that start with misty hikes and end with marshmallow roasts beside a lake.

To me, Georgia state parks mean hiking past waterfalls and over swinging bridges at Tallulah Gorge State Park, swimming and paddling under the pines at Fort Yargo State Park, and hunting for fossils along the riverbank at Providence Canyon State Park—Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon.” We always bring bikes to Skidaway Island State Park, where salt marsh trails wind beneath Spanish moss, and Amicalola Falls State Park is a must for climbing stairs beside the state’s tallest waterfall.

Cloudland Canyon offers jaw-dropping overlooks and caves to explore, while Kolomoki Mounds State Park gives us a hands-on walk through ancient history. From the mountains of North Georgia to the coastal trails of the south, Georgia’s parks bring together peace, play, and the great outdoors in every season.

"Canyons, creeks, and cottonwood trees? This is Georgia with kids!"