Florence Marina State Park - Omaha, GA




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Overview
The park covers 150 acres. Located on Lake Wlater F. George on the Chattahoochee River, Florence Marina offers a diversity of recreational opportunities. The lake contains 45,190 acres bounded by 640 miles of shoreline.
The park is adjacent to a natural deep-water marina with a handicapped accessible deep-water fishing pier, boat slips and a boat ramp offering access to Lake Walter F. George. Water activities are limitless. An interpretive center affords the visitor an opportunity to learn about the early settlers and Creek Indian encounters, including the attack and burning of Roanoke located within two miles of the park. The interpretive center displays several artifacts found on the park, which was once the site of an Indian village and the frontier river town of Florence.

Activities & Amenities

	Fishing & Pier		Picnicking		Tent, RV & Trailer Camping
	Playground		Telephones		Restrooms
	Boat Ramp		Jon boat & Canoe rentals		Water Skiing
	Marina		Swimming Pool		Tennis
	Interpretive Center		Cottages		Miniature Golf
	Grocery		Handicapped Access

Camping

43 Campsites for tent and trailer camping are available with individual sewage hook-ups, power, water, cable TV, picnic tables and grills. A comfort station is available with restrooms, hot showers and laundry machines.

Rates:  (Minimun stay of 2 nights on Friday & Saturday)
RV's and Trailers $17/night
Tents   $15/night

Cottages

Six 2-bedroom cottages and eight 1-room efficencies are available for rental. Each cottage offers a bath and kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Each unit is heated and air-conditioned; cooking utensils, cable TV, towels and linens are provided. No pets are permitted in or around the cottages. 2-bedroom cottages have fireplaces. No one night reservations will be accepted.

Rates:
Two Bedrooms

One Bedroom units

Clubhouse

A modern clubhouse overlooking the Chattahoochee River with capacity for 125 people is available for family reunions, church gatherings and other social functions. The clubhouse has a complete kitchen, steam tables, large fireplace, table and chairs.

Fishing

A handicapped accessible deep-water fishing pier and fish cleaning stations are available. During the fall and spring, bass crappie, bream and catfish are caught in respectable numbers. Persons age 16 and older must have a valid resident/non-resident fishing license.

Boating

66 covered boat slips with electrical outlets and water can be rented on a monthly basis or rented overnight when available. Boat trailer storage can be provided for those renting slips. A gasoline dock is provided and can easily accomodate any size boat. Water skiing is a popular activity on the lake during the summer. Jon boats and canoe rentals available. All boating must comply with the Georgia Boating Safety Law.

Swimming

The swimming pool deck overlooks the Chattahoochee River. The pool is open the last 2 weekends in May, and Tuesday through Sunday thereafter until Labor Day. Admission is $2.00 per person. Children under 2 years of age and registered cottage guests can swim free of charge. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.

Tennis/Miniature Golf

Two tennis courts and a miniature golf course are available.

Annual Events
Crappie Tournament (March)
Easter Egg Hunt
Astronomy Evening
Alligator Day
A Florence Christmas


Nearby Attractions
Providence Canyon State Park
Bedingfield Inn
Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park
Westville Historic Village
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

Park Times and Information
Hours 7am - 10pm
Park Office Hours 8am - 5pm
Address:
Route 1, Box 36
Omaha, GA 31821
(912) 838-6870 or (912) 838-4244            


Park Fee Information
A $2 daily or $25 annual parking fee is required.  The ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited that day, and Wednesdays are free days.   Annual ParkPasses are sold at park offices (senior discounts available) or by calling (404) 657-9851.

Some information has been provided by GA State Parks Dept.