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Pick up your paddle to see Georgia's rivers, mill ponds, lakes and even the celebrated Okefenokee Swamp. Join the Park Paddlers Club and go 22 miles through six state parks.
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Reed Bingham State Park
NOTICE: The Coastal Plain Nature Trails are closed due to flooding until further notice. Please call ahead for more information.
Welcome to buzzard heaven. During the winter, thousands of birds, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Buzzards aren't the only thing you'll see, this park offers easy hiking trails, bike and boat rentals, a lakeside beach for sunning and swimming, mini golf and a playground for the kids.
Activities at Reed Bingham State Park
Hiking
Nature Viewing
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Nature Viewing
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Playgrounds
Hiking
THE BIRDWALK TRAIL
This 0.6-mile trail takes you away from the river and traverses through five natural communities. The most striking is probably the mixed southern hardwoods, where you'll see towering Southern magnolias, hickory, American holly and the rare silky camellia. Another unique aspect is the boardwalk featuring an observation area among a variety of ferns.
THE UPLAND LOOP
This 0.9-mile trail takes you in a short circle. You'll begin on the edge of a floodplain forest among a mixture of pines (slash, pond and loblolly) and then cross an open pine woodland where longleaf are more dominant. The trail also features wiregrass, flowering dogwood, Yellow Jessamine and Highbush blueberry.
TURKEY OAK TRAIL
This short 0.3-mile trail cuts through the Upland Loop traversing through a variety of "scrub oaks" ~ turkey, blue jack, laurel and blackjack oak. Other plants include sassafras, sparkleberry, persimmon and two species of rare pitcher plants. Gopher tortoises are also abundant in this area.
THE GOPHER TORTOISE BIKE LOOP
This one-mile-long bike trail covers an area that was once cultivated and features a variety of scrub oaks, longleaf pine, saw palmetto and wiregrass. You'll also see large live oaks and wax myrtle. This section is also part of our Gopher Tortoise Management Area and the tortoises are commonly seen here.
FUTURE TRAILS
This section of trail is currently being developed on the north end of the park and east side of Little River. It is an interconnecting system of trails, featuring the diversity of this higher elevated area. The River Ridge trail will feature a high bluff overlooking the river. Other trails will include the Papa Tree Trail, Rountree Trail, and the North Loop. These new trails will add even more variety to the Coastal Plain Nature Trails. They will be opened as sections are completed.
Click here for more information about the trails at Reed Bingham.
THE LITTLE RIVER TRAIL
This 0.9-mile trail introduces you to a River Swamp. Periodically flooded by the Little River, these bottomlands contain plants such as bald cypress, tupelos and spruce pine, that have adapted to wet conditions. This area is the interface between higher and drier uplands and the aquatic river environment. There are extensive boardwalks and two observation points overlooking the river. Look for river otters, spotted turtles and deer.
THE BIRDWALK TRAIL
This 0.6-mile trail takes you away from the river and traverses through five natural communities. The most striking is probably the mixed southern hardwoods, where you'll see towering Southern magnolias, hickory, American holly and the rare silky camellia. Another unique aspect is the boardwalk featuring an observation area among a variety of ferns.
THE UPLAND LOOP
This 0.9-mile trail takes you in a short circle. You'll begin on the edge of a floodplain forest among a mixture of pines (slash, pond and loblolly) and then cross an open pine woodland where longleaf are more dominant. The trail also features wiregrass, flowering dogwood, Yellow Jessamine and Highbush blueberry.
TURKEY OAK TRAIL
This short 0.3-mile trail cuts through the Upland Loop traversing through a variety of "scrub oaks" ~ turkey, blue jack, laurel and blackjack oak. Other plants include sassafras, sparkleberry, persimmon and two species of rare pitcher plants. Gopher tortoises are also abundant in this area.
THE GOPHER TORTOISE BIKE LOOP
This one-mile-long bike trail covers an area that was once cultivated and features a variety of scrub oaks, longleaf pine, saw palmetto and wiregrass. You'll also see large live oaks and wax myrtle. This section is also part of our Gopher Tortoise Management Area and the tortoises are commonly seen here.
FUTURE TRAILS
This section of trail is currently being developed on the north end of the park and east side of Little River. It is an interconnecting system of trails, featuring the diversity of this higher elevated area. The River Ridge trail will feature a high bluff overlooking the river. Other trails will include the Papa Tree Trail, Rountree Trail, and the North Loop. These new trails will add even more variety to the Coastal Plain Nature Trails. They will be opened as sections are completed.
Click here for more information about the trails at Reed Bingham.
Nature Viewing
Buzzard viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.
Biking
Bicycles are available to rent at this awesome park.
Boating
3 boat ramps provide ample boat access to the lake. Canoes can be rented and Pontoon boat tours are available. Please call ahead for the schedule.
Fishing
Fishing boats can be rented and a fishing pier provides additional access to anglers.
Swimming
A lakeside beach is good for swimmers and sunbathers alike. Bring your sunscreen.
Disc/Mini Golf
Reed Bingham has a miniature golf course. So grab a friend and hit the links.
Camping
There are plenty of outdoor campsites at Reed Bingham:
- 46 Tent, Trailer, and RV Campsites - cable TV hookups
- Pioneer Campground (organized groups only)
Picnicking
This park offers various picnic shelters for a great get together:
- 6 Picnic Shelters
- 4 Group Shelters (seats 50 - 120)
Playgrounds
A clean, safe playground is available for the kids or the kid in you.
Contact Reed Bingham State Park
Main Contact
Park (229) 896-3551
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM
Events at Reed Bingham State Park
Junior Ranger SaturdayReed Bingham State Park – Adel, GA
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 / 10 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 / 10 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 / 10 AM to 3 PM
Kids can join a park ranger for a day filled with hikes, nature crafts, games, history and more. Pack a lunch and bring a friend for the outdoor adventure. Register in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. 229-896-3551.
Facilities at Reed Bingham State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/ReedBingham
- 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 (seats 50-120)
- Swimming Beach
- 3 Boat Ramps
- Playground
- Accessible Fishing Pier
Clubs at Reed Bingham State Park
Programs at Reed Bingham State Park
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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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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