State: Georgia
Address 1: 542 Reed Bingham Road
City: Adel
Zip: 31620
Phone: 229-896-3551
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 50
Camp URL: http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=94&s=124118.0.1.5
Full Hook: Yes
About: Visitors to this pretty park usually see abundant wildlife, including rare species such as gopher tortoises, spotted turtles, limpkins and nesting bald eagles. Alligators are often seen sunning along the lakes edge. During winter, thousands of buzzards, actually black and vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Nearly 80 percent of the Coastal Plains plant community can be found along the parks Coastal Plain Nature Trails, making this parks habitat some of the most diverse in the country.
A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Volunteers can assist with gopher tortoise research projects and numerous annual events. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham who was instrumental in having the park established.
Amenities:
1,613 Acres
375-Acre Lake
46 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites – cable TV hookups
Pioneer Campground (organized groups only)
6 Picnic Shelters
4 Group Shelters (seat 50120)
Swimming Beach
3 Boat Ramps
Playground
Accessible Fishing Pier
GeoCaching
Hiking 7 miles of trails
Boating
Canoe and Kayak Rental
Fishing dock, boat rental
Miniature Golf
Bicycle Rental
Pontoon Boat Tours (call for schedule)
Birding — “Buzzard” viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam in the morning and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.
Directions: Located 6 miles west of Adel on Ga. Hwy. 37 via I-75 exit #39, and 14 miles east of Moultrie from U.S. Hwy. 319.
