General Coffee State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids General Coffee State Park |
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Kirkland Tobacco Barn in General Coffee State Park
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| Location | Coffee County |
| Nearest city | Douglas, Georgia |
| Area | 1,511 acres (6.11 km2) |
General Coffee State Park is a fun place to visit in Georgia, USA! It's a big park, about 1,511 acres, which is like 1,144 football fields. You can find it near a town called Douglas in Coffee County. The park is named after a brave leader, General John E. Coffee, who was a politician, farmer, and military hero.
This park is special because it's home to many rare and endangered animals and plants. You can explore amazing cypress swamps where the Seventeen Mile River flows. It's a great spot to learn about nature and history!
Fun Things to See and Do
General Coffee State Park has some awesome historical buildings to explore. You can see an old corn crib, a tobacco barn, and even a cane mill. Imagine how people used to live and work here long ago!
If you want to stay overnight, you can sleep in the Burnham House. It's a beautiful old cabin from the 1800s that has been fixed up nicely. There's also the Hawksnest House, another cozy place to stay.
Where to Stay and Play
The park has lots of places for you to stay and enjoy nature:
- 50 spots for tents, trailers, or RVs if you love camping.
- 1 special Pioneer Campground for a more rustic experience.
- 5 comfy Cottages if you prefer a cabin.
- 1 Group Lodge, perfect for big groups or families.
- 1 Group Shelter and 7 Picnic Shelters for outdoor meals and gatherings.
You can also visit the Heritage Farm to learn about old farming ways. There's an Outdoor Amphitheater where events and shows might happen.
Exciting Annual Events
General Coffee State Park hosts several cool events throughout the year. You might want to plan your visit around one of these:
- Canoe Trip on the Satilla River (March): Paddle down the river and enjoy the scenery.
- Lovebug Festival (September): A fun festival celebrating nature.
- Pioneer Skills Day (November): Learn how people lived long ago, with demonstrations of old skills.
- Christmas on the Pond (December): Get into the holiday spirit with festive activities by the pond.
Images for kids
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Detail of tobacco barn
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Mule and hay barn
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Syrup boiler and cane press
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Reilhan cabin
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Outdoor amphitheater
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Pioneer campsite
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Seventeen Mile River
