Providence Canyon State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Sep 15 – Apr 14)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 9 campsites
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(229) 838-6202
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Stewart County, about 17 miles northeast of Eufaula, Providence Canyon State Park covers about 1,111 acres.
Things to do include stargazing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 9 campsites across 2 camping areas (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
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. – 6 p.m. | Sep 15 – Apr 14 |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Apr 15 – Sep 14 | |
| Visitor center | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park: September 15–April 14: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. April 15–September 14: 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
Visitor Center: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Campsites Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 3 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites must arrive before the gate closes and before dark | 6 | — |
Camping details from the park
3 Pioneer Campsites (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
6 Backcountry Campsites (must arrive before the gate closes and before dark)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
StargazingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Hiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ 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
- Day Use Restrooms: Yes
- Picnic Shelters: #2
- Playgrounds: Yes
- Other: Visitor Center, Overlook (partial - 100 yards)
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 8930 Canyon Road
Lumpkin, GA 31815 - Nearest town
- Eufaula — about 17 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.0644, -84.9219
- Phone
- (229) 838-6202
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: 17 27 008 canyon.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