George L. Smith State Park
Notice: New yurts are currently under construction in the campground loop. Some RV campsites may be closed. — 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
- 53 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(478) 763-2759
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Closure New yurts are currently under construction in the campground loop. Some RV campsites may be closed.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert The Day Use Area is under construction. More information can be obtained by calling the park office.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
George L. Smith State Park is a 1,666-acre park in Emanuel County, about 3 miles southeast of Twin City.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 7 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 53 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites. There are also cabins and yurts 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 | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| 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.
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 | 52 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
52 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: 10 units
10 Cottages
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingGeocachingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Biking — 7 miles of trails
Hiking
Boating and paddling
Boating — 10 HP limit
Park Paddlers Club
Kayak and Canoe Rentals
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ 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: #1, #8
- Campsites: #24
- Campground Comfort Station: 1
- Day Use Restrooms: 1
- Picnic Shelters: #2
- Conference Center: 1
- Docks: 2
- Playgrounds: 1
- Other: Mill House/Museum, Accessible Kayak Access
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 371 George L. Smith State Park Road
Twin City, GA 30471 - Nearest town
- Twin City — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.5586, -82.1194
- Phone
- (478) 763-2759
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