State Park

A.H. Stephens State Park

Taliaferro County, GeorgiaAbout 1,170 acres

Also known as A. H. Stevens Historic Park, Alexander H. Stephens State Park, Alexander Hamilton Stephens State Park

Status
Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Entrance fee
$8 per adultAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
55 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
gastateparks.org(706) 456-2602

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Lake Buncombe — A.H. Stephens State Park
Lake Buncombe — A.H. Stephens State Park. Photo: Dsdugan. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

In Taliaferro County, about 11 miles east of Union Point, A.H. Stephens State Park covers about 1,170 acres.

Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 21 miles of trails. Overnight options include 55 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites and equestrian camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkNot stated7 a.m. – 10 p.m.—
Not stated8 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Park — Historic SiteFri–Sun9 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
OfficeNot stated8 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Official wording

Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Historic Site: Friday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Last tour at 3:30 p.m.

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Pets

Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.

Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Adults (18–61)$8
Seniors (62+)$6
Youth (6–17)$5 · child
Child (under 6)$2
Official wording

Fee required. Annual passes available. Overnight guests pay daily ParkPass fee only once per vehicle during their stay, regardless of duration. Parking is not included with reservation. • Adults (18–61): $8.00 • Seniors (62+): $6.00 • Youth (6–17): $5.00 • Child (under 6): $2.00 Group rates available with advance notice.

Georgia park passes

  • Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
  • Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
  • Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details

From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
800-864-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites25—
Equestrian Campsites29—
Pioneer Campground
Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.
1—
Camping details from the park

25 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites 29 Equestrian Campsites 1 Pioneer Campground (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

  • Cottages: 4 units

4 Cottages

Things to do

BoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingGeocachingCamping

Trails

Hiking Horseback Riding

Boating and paddling

Boating Paddling

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Wi-Fi

Camping

  • RV camping
  • Equestrian camping

Lodging

  • Cabins

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

• Cabins: #3 • Campsites: #9 • Group Camps: Main Unit Bathroom and Infirmary • Pioneer Camps: Partial • Campground Comfort Station: Main Campground and Equestrian Campground • Picnic Shelters: #2, #3 • Trails: Sunset Drive (paved, 1 mile), Historic Site Pathway (concrete, 0.1 mile) • Other: Visitor Center, Civil War Museum, Liberty Hall (Partial), Historic Site restrooms (Partial) • All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
456 Alexander Street NW
Crawfordville, GA 30631
Nearest town
Union Point — about 11 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
33.5635, -82.8972
Phone
(706) 456-2602

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Sources and freshness

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