Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Also known as Watson Mill State Park
- 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
- 36 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 783-5349
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Covered Bridge NoticeDue to the height (9-foot clearance) and weight (3-ton limit) restrictions for the covered bridge, regular RV campers should enter from Highway 22.… (more)
Due to the height (9-foot clearance) and weight (3-ton limit) restrictions for the covered bridge, regular RV campers should enter from Highway 22. Equestrian campers should enter the park from Highway 72.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Canoes and kayaks are currently unavailable for use.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 1,114 acres, Watson Mill Bridge State Park lies in Oglethorpe County, about 4 miles southeast of Comer.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 36 campsites across 4 camping areas, with RV sites and equestrian 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. | — | |
| Office | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Open daily 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 | 21 | — | |
| Equestrian Campsites | 11 | — | |
| Buddy Equestrian Campsite | 1 | — | |
| Pioneer Campsites Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 3 | — |
Camping details from the park
21 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
11 Equestrian Campsites
1 Buddy Equestrian Campsite
3 Pioneer Campsites (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
- Log Cabin Bunkhouses: 3 units
3 Log Cabin Bunkhouses
Things to do
HikingBikingFishingGeocachingHorseback ridingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Biking — 5 miles of trails
Hiking — 7 miles of trails
Horseback Riding (trail fee, annual pass available) — 14 miles of trails
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Kayak & Canoe Rental — seasonal (Canoes and kayaks are currently unavailable for use)
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV camping
- Equestrian 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.
Accessibility
- Campsites: #8 (Regular Campground, Partial)
- Campground Comfort Station: Regular (partial) and Equestrian
- Day Use Restrooms: Visitor Center (Partial)
- Picnic Shelters: #1 (Partial)
- Group Shelter: Partial
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 650 Watson Mill Road
Comer, GA 30629 - Nearest town
- Comer — about 4 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.0250, -83.0750
- Phone
- (706) 783-5349
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