F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Also known as F. D. R. State Park, F. D. R. State Park, Georgia, F.D.R. State Park, Pine Mountain State Park
Notice: A fire ban is in place at Sassafras Hill and Grindstone Gap due to lack of water at these campsites. — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 142 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 663-4858
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction A fire ban is in place at Sassafras Hill and Grindstone Gap due to lack of water at these campsites.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Harris County, about 2 miles southeast of Pine Mountain, F.D. Roosevelt State Park covers about 9,995 acres.
Visitors come for stargazing, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 40 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 142 campsites across 4 camping areas (RV sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Other — Dowdell's Knob | Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dowdell's Knob: April–September 8 a.m.–8 p.m. October–March 8 a.m.–5 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
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 | 115 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites permit required | 21 | — | |
| Group Camp capacity 75. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. Swimming is not currently allowed in Lake Franklin | 1 | — | |
| Pioneer Campgrounds Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 5 | — |
Camping details from the park
115 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
21 Backcountry Campsites (permit required)
1 Group Camp (capacity 75. Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. Swimming is not currently allowed in Lake Franklin)
5 Pioneer Campgrounds (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: 21 units
21 Cottages
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingPicnickingStargazingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingCamping
Trails
Hiking — 43 miles of trails, Pine Mountain Trail
Horseback Riding — 28 miles of trails, guided trail rides, stables (reservations required)
Swimming
Swimming — seasonal (fee required)
Boating and paddling
Boating & Paddling — rentals available
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming pool
Camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 2970 Georgia Highway 190
Pine Mountain, GA 31822 - Nearest town
- Pine Mountain — about 2 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.8375, -84.8156
- Phone
- (706) 663-4858
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)
- Photo: 18-35-273-dowdell-knob.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Dsdugan
“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