Donated to the state by a group of Coffee County citizens in 1970, this park is named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader. Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp, and the park hosts rare and endangered plants. Many species of wildlife, including the threatened indigo snake and gopher tortoise, can be found here. Agricultural history is interpreted at Heritage Farm with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill, farm animals and other exhibits. Overnight accommodations include the Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th century cabin, as well as four cottages and a 32-person group lodge.

Facilities

1,510 Acres 50 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites Pioneer Campsites Burnham House and 5 Cottages Group Lodge Winterized Group Shelter 6 Picnic Shelters 4-Acre Lake Swimming Pool Heritage Farm Outdoor Amphitheater

Activities

• Hiking - 4-mile nature trail
• History and Nature Programs
• Fishing
• Canoeing

Pricing
subject to change - for current prices, contact the park office listed below

Annual Special Events
subject to change . . . also, see the Events Calendar

• Canoe Trip on the Satilla River (April)
• Natural Heritage Celebration (April)
• Taste of Coffee 5K Run (October)
• Pioneer Skills Day (November)
• Christmas on the Pond (December)

Nearby Attractions

• Little Ocmulgee State Park, Lodge and Golf Course
• Stephen C. Foster State Park
• Okefenokee Swamp
• Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course
• Georgia Agrirama Agricultural Museum
• Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site

Contact Information

General Coffee State Park
46 John Coffee Road
Nicholls, GA 31554
(912) 384-7082

Park Hours: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to change)

Directions

Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32.