Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Visit this park and see a retreat worthy of a President, the Little White House. Seeking a place for treatment after he was stricken with polio in 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt traveled to nearby Warm Springs and built his sanctuary. Several structures within the park, including the stone swimming pool and some cottages, were built by Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Great hiking trails are also available at this historic park including the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trial.
Activities at F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Picnicking
Horseback Riding
Boating
Fishing
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
Hikers and backpackers will love the 37 miles of awesome trails including the Pine Mountain Trail.; Dowdell's Knob Trail, Blazed Light Blue. This mile-long nature trail (one way) introduces you to the plants and animals in a dry oak-hickory forest. The markers end at a waterfall near Brown Dog bluff with a couple options for returning to the trail head.; Mountain Creek Trail. Blazed Red and starts behind the Trading Post. Early in the morning or just before sunset is a good time to hear woodpeckers tapping on snags or see deer grazing in forest glades.
Hikers and backpackers will love the 37 miles of awesome trails including the Pine Mountain Trail.; Dowdell's Knob Trail, Blazed Light Blue. This mile-long nature trail (one way) introduces you to the plants and animals in a dry oak-hickory forest. The markers end at a waterfall near Brown Dog bluff with a couple options for returning to the trail head.; Mountain Creek Trail. Blazed Red and starts behind the Trading Post. Early in the morning or just before sunset is a good time to hear woodpeckers tapping on snags or see deer grazing in forest glades.
Horseback Riding
Horse rentals are available at this park for the 20 miles of trails. Stables are also available.
Horse rentals are available at this park for the 20 miles of trails. Stables are also available.
Boating
You don't have to own a boat to go out on one of the parks two lakes. You can rent one here.
You don't have to own a boat to go out on one of the parks two lakes. You can rent one here.
Fishing
Gone fishin? This is the place to sit back, relax, and let 'em bite.
Gone fishin? This is the place to sit back, relax, and let 'em bite.
Camping
There are all types of outdoor camping here. If you like the neighborly camaraderie of a campground, you'll find it here. If you want a little more privacy you can have that too. Or if you really want to get out there, backcountry campsites are also available:
There are all types of outdoor camping here. If you like the neighborly camaraderie of a campground, you'll find it here. If you want a little more privacy you can have that too. Or if you really want to get out there, backcountry campsites are also available:
- 140 Tent, Trailer and RV Campsites
- Backcountry Campsites
- 2 Group Camps (sleep 75 and 120)
- Pioneer Campground
Picnicking
The park offers various picnic shelters for a small fee including:
The park offers various picnic shelters for a small fee including:
- 2 Picnic Shelters
- 1 Group Shelter (seats 85)
Contact F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Main Contact
Park (706) 663-4858
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM Saturday-Thursday
8 AM -10 PM Friday
8 AM -10 PM Friday
Historic Site Hours
Dowdell's Knob: 8 AM-8 PM April-September 8 AM-5 PM October-March
Events at F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Scavenger HuntF.D. Roosevelt State Park – Pine Mountain, GA
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 / 1 PM to 2 PM
Join park staff for this exciting scavenger hunt. Who knows what will be uncovered as kids and adults alike explore? Meet at the Trading Post parking lot. 706-663-4858.
Facilities at F.D. Roosevelt State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/FDRoosevelt
- 9,049 Acres
- 2 Lakes
- 140 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
- 14 Backcountry Campsites
- 22 Cottages
- Cottages #18 and #19 are dog friendly (fee required per dog, max 2)
- 2 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 85)
- 2 Group Camps (sleep 75 and 120)
- Pioneer Campground
- Trading Post
- Liberty Bell Swimming Pool (fee)
Programs at F.D. Roosevelt State Park
Fishing Tackle Loaner
The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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