
Reed Bingham State Park
Adel, Georgia(View other Adel area campgrounds)
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Ownership: State GovernmentOfficial website: gastateparks.org
Posted by: Mongoose on June 25, 2009
Description
Visitors to this scenic park will see an abundance of wildlife, particularly gopher tortoises and “buzzards.” During winter, thousands of these large birds, which are actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Throughout the year, gopher tortoises may be seen digging their dens in the sandy soil. Alligators, bald eagles, the rare limpkin, herons, indigo snakes and many other species also live in this protected park. Two nature trails wind through a cypress swamp and sandhill area, habitats which are representative of southern Georgia. A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham, a local citizen who was instrumental in having the park established.Directions
Located 6 miles west of Adel on Ga. Hwy. 37 via I-75 exit #39, and 14 miles east of Moultrie from U.S. Hwy. 319.Activities
■Hiking – 7 miles of trails■Boating
■Canoe Rental
■Fishing – dock, boat rental
■Miniature Golf
■Bicycle Rental
■Pontoon Boat Tours (call for schedule)
■Birding -- "Buzzard" viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam in the morning and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
■Albany, Georgia
■Americus, Georgia
■Georgia Veterans State Park
■Memorial Golf Course at Georgia Vets
■SAM Shortline Excursion Train
■Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Guidebooks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- The Best in Tent Camping: Georgia
- Camping Georgia
Services
■1,613 Acres■375-Acre Lake
■46 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) - cable TV hookups
■Pioneer Campground ($25 and up, organized groups only)
■6 Picnic Shelters ($45)
■4 Group Shelters (seat 50–120, $60–$225)
■Swimming Beach
■3 Boat Ramps
■Playground
■Accessible Fishing Pier
Reservation info
Reservations (800) 864-7275Park (229) 896-3551
Fees
$23-$25Photos from Reed Bingham State Park
Reviews of Reed Bingham State Park
Reviewed by Mongoose on June 25, 2009
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)Great spot for fishing and boating, canoeing & kayaking, some off-road biking, swimming, and nature trails. Fishing was always awesome, camping is fun, and the swimming in the warm days of GA summer are always a pleasure.
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