Magnolia Springs State Park
Notice: Our lake is currently closed to rentals and personal vessels (boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.) due to extremely low water le — 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
- 30 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(478) 982-1660
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Our lake is currently closed to rentals and personal vessels (boats, kayaks, canoes, etc.) due to extremely low water levels.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Jenkins County, about 15 miles south of Waynesboro, Magnolia Springs State Park covers about 1,041 acres.
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, archery, boating, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier. Overnight options include 30 campsites across 3 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in 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. | — |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 6 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. Splash Pad Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 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 | 26 | — | |
| Walk-In Campsites | 3 | — | |
| Pioneer Campground Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 1 | — |
Camping details from the park
26 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
3 Walk-In 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: 9 units
9 Cottages
Things to do
BikingBoatingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingArcheryGeocachingCamping
Trails
Biking - rentals available
Hiking
Boating and paddling
Boating
Paddling - rentals available
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Wi-Fi
Water
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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: #2, #6, #9
- Campsites: #1
- Campground Comfort Station: Yes
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
- Picnic Shelters: #1, #3, #6
- Group Shelters: Yes
- Trails: Boardwalk (Wood, 0.25 mile)
- Docks: Fishing Dock
- Other: Visitor Center, History Museum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1053 Magnolia Springs Drive
Millen, GA 30442 - Nearest town
- Waynesboro — about 15 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.8733, -81.9616
- Phone
- (478) 982-1660
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