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Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele

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Georgia Vererans State Park is a state park located on Lake Blackshear in Crisp County, west of Cordele, Georgia. It was established in 1931 as a memorial to U.S. Veterans. The 1308acre park features a museum with aircraft, vehicles, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia dating from the Revolutionary War to the present.
Other attractions include 8600acre Lake Blackshear, a privately operated conference center and golf club and the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, which runs from Cordele to Plains.
77 campsites with cable TV hookups for tents, trailers or RVs Pioneer campground 18-hole golf course Lake Blackshear Resort Conference Center Beach Marina Cypress Grill & The Comedy Zone 78 rooms 10 cottages
Four picnic shelters Group shelter that seats 150 R/C model airplane flying field

Boating Waterskiing Pontoon Boat Rentals Ski Boat Rentals Sea Doo Rentals Bike Rentals Fishing Birdwatching Disc Golf Veteran's Museum Sam Shortline Train
Lake Blackshear boasts bass, crappie, catfish and bream. Visitors are welcome to bring private watercraft.
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  • By 962anthonyp
    This park has a little of everything. Situated along a large and beautiful lake, this park has all the amenities one would expect for a lakeshore resort. Dining, camping, first rate lakeside...  more »
  • By smcdaniel
    The aircraft display is nice and educational. There is also a museum onsite. The park also includes picnic area. Lodging and dining are available at The Blackshear Resort on site.  more »
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  • By Millard Mccord
    Nice room in the Villas with a private screened porch. Good view of the fireworks show from the lawn. The bar had good eats and drinks. Played a round of golf as well, nice track but the greens were very slow.
  • By tim brott
    Stayed at the campground, very nice. Easy to get in and set up. Lake was weedy in shallow areas, fishing wasn't good due to it being so hot. Would try again in spring/fall. Boat ramp access/parking good. Golf course is beautiful and tricky. Overall, a great stay.
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