This park was established as a permanent memorial to U.S. veterans who served their country. Two museums are located in the park. The indoor museum includes exhibits which interpret military actions from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The outdoor museum is comprised of aircraft, armored vehicles and guns from World War I through Vietnam. The park also features an 18-hole golf course, 7,000-acre Lake Blackshear and a conference retreat center.

Facilities

1,322 Acres 77 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites - cable hookups available Pioneer Camping 10 Cottages Conference Retreat 8,700-Acre Lake Blackshear Swimming Pool and Beach 18-Hole Golf Course Group Shelters Nature Trail

Activities

• Model Airplane Flying
• Boating and Waterskiing - private boats permitted
• Fishing - bass, crappie, catfish, bream

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

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

Nearby Attractions

• Easter Egg Hunt
• Independence Day Celebration
• Veterans Day Ceremony
• Artifact Identification Day

Contact Information

Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
2459-A U.S. Highway 280 West
Cordele, GA 31015
(229) 276-2371 (park)
(229) 276-2377 (golf course)
(229) 276-1004(conference retreat)

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

Directions

Located 9 miles west of I-75 (exit #101) near Cordele on U.S. Hwy. 280.