General Coffee State Park - Nicholls, GA





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Overview
The park was named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader. Seventeen Mile River flows through the park and creates six small lakes as it winds through cypress swamp. Many species of wildlife, including the threatened indigo snake and gopher tortoise, may be found here. The agricultural history of the county is interpreted at the Heritage Farm, a living history farm with cabins, farm animals and outdoor exhibits.


Activities & Amenities

	Hiking Trails		Picnicking		Tent & RV Camping
	Playground		Telephones		Restrooms
	Visitor Center &  Museum		Amphitheater		Cottages
	Group Lodge		Fishing		Swimming Pool
	Canoeing & Kayaking		Bike Rentals

Hiking & Biking
Several miles of well-marked foot trails meander through the park. The trail takes you through cypress swamp and a mixture of pine and hardwood forest. There are some very nice views of the Dan Lake.
Bike rentals are available for $2.00 per hour, $4.00 for 4 hours, or $8.00 for 8 hours.

Cottages and Group Lodge
The park offers 4 two-bedroom cottages at $60/weekday - $70/weekend during June-August, November and December, and $55/weekday - $60/weekend during January-May, September and October.The elegant three-bedroom Burnham Cottage costs $125 per night. No pets allowed.
The Group Lodge is very nice and can handle up to 32 person. The lodge is handicapped accessible and its dining hall can seat 50 persons. The lodge contains a commercial type kitchen. Rates are $200 per night or $100 for day use. Linen is available for $50 extra.

Camping
The park has 50 campsites, which all are pull-thrus with water, electricity, tables and grills. A comfort station with hot showers and toilets, a pay phone and playground are located in the camping areas. Rates for tent camping is only $13.00, and $15.00 for RV and trailers.
Pioneer camping is also available in two areas containing tent spaces, primitive privies, grills, tables and shelter. These are available for groups and run $15.00 per night plus $1.00 per person over 16 people.

Fishing and Canoe/Pedal Boat Rentals
There are a few good fishing spots on the river and really good bass fishing in the lakes. You can rent a canoe or pedal boat for $4.00 for 1 hour, $8.00 for 4 hours or $12.00 for 8 hours.

Swimming
The park includes an Olympic-sized pool, baby pool and concession stand. Hours of operation are 11:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday - Sunday. The pool is closed on Mondays except legal holidays. Pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is a $2.00 per person fee. A season pass may be obtained for $20 per adult or $40 for a family(up to 6).

Group Shelter and Picnic Shelters
The Shelter is completely enclosed with heat and air, BBQ shelter, kitchen and restrooms. Maximum capacity of 175 persons. Daily Rental for $125.00.
Picnic Shelters can be rented for groups for $25.00 per day.

Heritage Farm
As you enter the gates of General Coffee State Park, you will be greeted by Heritage Farm - a living history museum for the park. Within the village you will find three original log structures, a corn crib, chicken coupe, cane mill, syrup shelter, blacksmith shop, privy, antique equipment and smoke house.
Village residents (turkeys, genies, chickens, etc.) welcomes visitors daily. Stroll the village walks and turn back time.
Visit the Meeks Cabin, an authentic 1828 home place. Rest a spell in the Relihan Museum where guests can enjoy educational wildlife programs, or seek shade under the tin roof of a century old log tobacco barn. Visit the turpentine exhibit, take a hike on the nature trail.

Annual Events
Canoe Trip on the Satilla River (March)
Natural Heritage Celebration (April)
Tobacco Sunday (July)
Pioneer Skills Day (November)
Christmas on the Pond (December)

Nearby Attractions
Little Ocmulgee State Park & Golf Course
Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Georgia Agrirama Agricultural Museum
Stephen C. Foster State Park
Laura S. Walker State Park & Golf Course

Park Times and Information
7:00am - 10:00pm
Office Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
Address:
46 John Coffee Road
Nicholls. Georgia 31554
(912) 384-7082

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.