11 Reasons Why This Stunningly Underrated Georgia Park Deserves A Visit Immediately

Magnolia Springs State Park in Georgia offers a variety of unique activities and natural beauty, making it an underrated destination worth visiting.

Georgia has a lot of stunning state parks worth mentioning. And to be honest, Georgia residents do a phenomenal job of representing and honoring their state parks each and every year. But there are a few parks which remain as more of a hidden gem for most. Sure, while the bigger parks like Tallulah Gorge and Cloudland Canyon get the recognition they deserve, there are other Georgia parks which remain underrated each and every year. Like this natural beauty for example. Here are 11 reasons why this beautiful, yet underrated park in Georgia deserves a visit immediately.

1. At over 1,000-acres, with a campground, lodges, cabins, and more, Magnolia Springs is the natural weekend getaway you never knew you needed.

With tons of opportunities to sight see around the park, plus fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and more, there will never be a dull moment on this getaway trip.

2. A crystal clear spring flows with nearly 7 million gallons of water every day.

3. The boardwalk that spans through the park allows guests to see the springs up close and personal.

4. At least once every month Magnolia Springs hosts a Stargazers Astronomy Club, where guests can gaze up into the night sky and watch for meteors and shooting stars.

5. This park offers a kids' fishing camp which will help teach your children the basics and ethics behind fishing in Georgia.

6. With such a big expanse of open land, it's only fitting that Magnolia Springs hosts ZOMBIE ARCHERY! WHAT!?

Magnolia Springs open up their archery range when "zombies" have invaded. Guests can practice their archery with these undead targets.

7. Feel like running around the park with your four-legged friend?

Magnolia Springs hosts Barks in the Park Doggy Hike which is an easy yet beautiful one-mile hike around the park with your pup.

8. Did we mention the stunning natural aquifer?!

9. There is wildlife in abundance everywhere you turn.

We're talking birds, fish, alligators, turtles--all loving the fact that Magnolia Springs is there home.

10. You can take a trip back in time with what was once the world's largest prison.

The Camp Lawton museum, which is located at the park, provides artifacts and history regarding this once-huge Civil War prison.

11. On the right day, if you bring a camera, the photos you'll get of this park and this body of water will be incomparable.

If you're interested in checking out Magnolia Springs State Park, then use the address below to guide you:

Magnolia Springs State Park

1053 Magnolia Springs Drive

Millen, GA 30442

Jenkins County

Or if you're interested in more things to do outdoors in Georgia, then check out Most People Don’t Realize An Underground River Flows Right Through Georgia.

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