Crooked River State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 64 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(912) 882-5256
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 511 acres, Crooked River State Park lies in Camden County, about 6 miles north of St. Marys.
Popular activities here are golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 64 campsites across 2 camping areas, including RV sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Not stated | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office | Mon–Thu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Fri–Sun | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — | |
| Visitor center — Nature Center | Wed–Sun | noon – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
Office: Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri - Sun 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Nature Center: Wed - Sun 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fri - Sun 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wed - Sun 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 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
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 63 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
63 Tent, Trailer & RV 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: 11 units
11 Cottages
Things to do
BikingHikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGeocachingCanoeing and kayakingGolfCamping
Trails
Biking — bike rentals
Birding — Colonial Coast Birding Trail
Hiking — 4 miles of trails
Boating and paddling
Boating — private boats permitted
Guided Kayak Trips
Paddling — no rentals
Park Paddlers Club
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Bike rentals
✓ 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, #4
- Campsites: #22, #23, #46
- Campground Comfort Station: Yes
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
- Picnic Shelters: #4
- Group Shelters: Yes
- Playgrounds: Cottage playground and Day Use playground
- All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway
St. Marys, GA 31558 - Nearest town
- St. Marys — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 30.8422, -81.5525
- Phone
- (912) 882-5256
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology