It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that one million years ago, the land that is now the Peach State looked quite different. Still, some areas have changed so much that it’s quite shocking. One region of the state certainly looks much different than it once did. Jack Hill State Park is a beautiful 662-acre state park in Reidsville, GA that was underwater for tens of millions of years. This park is now a popular site for a variety of recreational activities in the state’s coastal plain region. This entire area of the state was once covered by the Atlantic Ocean, though Reidsville is now about 80 miles from the shore.

You may know Jack Hill State Park by its former name: Gordonia-Altamaha State Park. It was originally named for the Altamaha River and the Gordonia tree species that resides within the park.
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It was renamed in 2020 to honor Jack Hill, a Georgia State Senator who made numerous improvements to the park.
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This area of the state is remarkably beautiful, and there's a lot to enjoy.
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The lake features several fishing docks if you're interested in casting a line.
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It's not open for swimming, as gators are plentiful in this area.
The nature trail is short, but family-friendly and quite easy, making it suitable for even young kids and novice adventurers.
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The 18-hole Brazell's Creek Golf Course is one of the park's main draws.
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There's also an ADA mini golf course if you're not quite up for the big leagues.
This is such a beautiful and underrated state park with an interesting history.
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For more information about Jack Hill State Park in Reidsville, GA, check out the Georgia State Parks website or the Jack Hill State Park Facebook page.

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Jack Hill State Park, 162 Park Ln, Reidsville, GA 30453, USA