George T. Bagby State Park

George T. Bagby State Park
View from the East Bank
LocationClay County, Georgia
Nearest cityFort Gaines, Georgia
Coordinates31°39′57.6″N 85°3′25.2″W / 31.666000°N 85.057000°W / 31.666000; -85.057000
Area700 acres (280 ha)

George T. Bagby State Park is a 700-acre (280 ha) state park located in southwestern Georgia on the shore of Walter F. George Lake. The park offers a 60-room lodge, conference center, restaurant, cottages, and features the 18 hole Meadow Links Golf Course, as well as a marina and boat ramp. There is a 3-mile (4.8 km) nature trail, and fishing and boating on Lake Walter F. George.[1]

In 2013, George T. Bagby State Park was privatized and its management handed over to Coral Hospitality, a Florida-based hotel and resort management company.[2] Its official name was changed to George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge.

Facilities

  • 700 acres (280 ha)
  • 60-room lodge conference center
  • Restaurant and courtesy dock
  • 5 cottages
  • 18-hole Meadow Links Golf Course and Pro Shop
  • Tennis courts
  • 48,000 acres (190 km2) lake and swimming beach

References

  1. ^ "George T. Bagby State Park Lodge". www.georgetbagbylodge.com. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  2. ^ "Some Georgia parks moves to private management". OnlineAthens.com. Associated Press. May 27, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2017.