Magnolia Springs State Park is a 1,070-acre Georgia state park located between Perkins and Millen in Jenkins County. The park was built as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps and opened in 1939. The park is well known for its crystal clear springs that are estimated to flow 7e6USgal per day. The park also offers unique wildlife near the springs, including alligators, turtles, and a variety of birds and fish. During the American Civil War the area that now comprises the day-use area of the park was used as a prison, and was called Camp Lawton, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The park still houses remnants of the earthen fort that guarded the 10,000-prisoner camp. Two huge timbers, possibly from the prison but more likely from work done by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1938 and 1942, were recovered from the spring run. The park has 26 tent/RV campsite, eight fully furnished cottages with central HVAC and satellite TV a, a 16-person Group Lodge with satellite TV and screened back porch, and a new History Center that currently displays some of the first artifacts excavated by the archaeology team from Georgia Southern University. Georgia Southern's Sociology/Anthropology Department has been conducting surveys and excavations for a number of years at the park, serving as a partner in revealing and interpreting the history of Camp Lawton. In the summer of 2015 the park is opening a splash pad to ultimately take the place of the aging and underused swimming pool.Make Magnolia Springs Park a centerpiece of your Millen vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Millen trip planner.
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My wife and I spent the weekend camping at Magnolia Springs State Park last weekend. It was great!. We hiked the trails, rented a paddle boat, photographed birds, gators, and totally enjoyed a... more »
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We enjoyed our time camping at Magnolia Springs! Campsites are well-maintained and have a nice space between. Bathhouse is exceptionally clean, as is the laundry room. Hiking trails are well marked... more »
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