Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon." The rare Plumleaf Azalea and other wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. Visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, and backpackers can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. An interpretive center explains how the massive ditches (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.

Facilities

1,108 Acres 2 Picnic Shelters Family/Group Shelter Pioneer Camping Interpretive Center

Activities

• Hiking - 3 miles of trails
• Backpacking - 7-mile backcountry trail

Group Shelters

• Capacity 100 - contact park office for current rate

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

• Wildflower Day
• Christmas Workshop
• Photography Contest

Nearby Attractions

• Florence Marina State Park
• Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park
• Bedingfield Inn
• Westville Historic Village

Contact Information

Providence Canyon State Conservation Park
Route 1, Box 158
Lumpkin, GA 31815
(229) 838-6202

Park Hours: September 15 - April 14, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; April 15 - September 14, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round

Directions

Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.