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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Drop by and chat with the Park Ranger inside the warm Trading Post. Investigate local mammal pelts, skulls, and tracks. Test your mammal IQ and see what you know about our furred neighbors. Meet at the Trading Post inside the Campground. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join us on a 1.5-mile, natural surface trail and visit five wildlife learning stations. Geared towards families who homeschool. Draw cards at each learning site. Best hand at the end of the walk wins a prize. Pre-register. & Pre-pay. Cancelled if rain. Meet at the enclosed Lake Franklin Event Center near the stables next to Lake Franklin. $7 ages 4 and up $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Geocachers, meet up for a fun, unique geotracking event. Weekend camping, get-together and a unique coin swap event highlight this adventure. Specific time and location information online at www.geocaching.com. General public is welcome to participate in Saturday events for free. Is a fee for coin vendors. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Geocachers, meet up for a fun, unique geotracking event. Weekend camping, get-together and a unique coin swap event highlight this adventure. Specific time and location information online at www.geocaching.com. General public is welcome to participate in Saturday events for free. Is a fee for coin vendors. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Stationary target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction equipment and prizes. Not geared towards large groups. Groups can contact us for special time. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Meet near Fishing Dock. Park at Fishing Dock and walk down to range. You may want to bring a folding chair. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Play our fun, original state park bingo game perfect for adults or families. Win prizes and roast marshmallows over the campfire. Bring a stick and a chair. Meet next to Fishing Dock on Lake Franklin in the campground area. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet a trapper. Talk to a soldier. Throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays like cooking and blacksmithing from local historians Walk through time from the mid 1700s to the late 1800's. Held on the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Stationary target shooting adventure for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction equipment and prizes. Not geared towards large groups. Groups can contact us for special time. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Meet near Fishing Dock. Park at Fishing Dock and walk down to range. You may want to bring a folding chair. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet a trapper. Talk to a soldier. Throw a tomahawk. See living skills displays like cooking and blacksmithing from local historians Walk through time from the mid 1700s to the late 1800's. Held on the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. Donations appreciated. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join Harris County Library & park rangers for a woodland walk-a-bout, book discussion and brown-bag, picnic lunch. For details on books to read and meeting locations call the library or visit their website http://www.thrl.org/events/. Registered participants meet at picnic shelter #2 below the dam in the campground. $5 parking. 706-628-4685.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Dress up your team of (2-5 persons) and bring your camera to capture evidence of park Leprechauns. Geared towards adults or families. A checklist and rules will be handed out and participants will seek clues in the campground area. It is not a race. Meet at the Park Office. Pre-registration and pre-payment suggested. $4 ages 4 and up $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join PMT trail guides for a 2.7 moderate-mile hike along Sawtooth Trail to Mollyhugger Hill. Bring water and dress for the weather. Meet at Fox Den Cove Parking Lot. Return transportation provided. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Play our fun, original state park bingo game perfect for adults or families. Win prizes and roast marshmallows over the campfire. Bring a stick and a chair. Meet next to Fishing Dock on Lake Franklin in the campground area. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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BYOB, bring your own baby, and enjoy a 1.5- mile walk along the lake and woods’ edge. Be part of our monthly stroller club and enjoy a walk-a-bout among friends. Dress for the weather. Call office to pre-register and pre-pay or pay correct cash at the door. Meet at Lake Franklin Event Center in the Large Group Camp near the horse stables. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 1-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Play our fun, original state park bingo game perfect for adults or families. Win prizes and roast marshmallows over the campfire. Bring a stick and a chair. Meet next to Fishing Dock on Lake Franklin in the campground area. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This one-day, active adventure camp includes, a trail walk, craft, nature discoveries, campfire building & outstanding instructors. Meet at the enclosed Group Shelter below the dam in the campground. Must pre-register & prepay. Fills quickly. Limited space. Come by the park office and pay or email attached or FAX and pay by CC. Limited space. $35 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Meet the ranger at Noname Parking lot just inside the campground from the Park Office for a 1-mile, natural surface trail, woodland
adventure. Discover plants, animals and learn about the human history of the park. Not stroller accessible. Dogs welcome. Pay correct change at the hike start. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Play our fun, original state park bingo game perfect for adults or families. Win prizes and roast marshmallows over the campfire. Bring a stick and a chair. Meet next to Fishing Dock on Lake Franklin in the campground area. $3 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join guides from Ironbraid Adventures to tackle the entire 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail in one glorious day. Logistical planning, extra water snacks, and shuttles back will be provided. Must pre-register and pre-pay. Absolutely no walk-ins.Must have previous long-hike experience. To learn more visit www.ironbraidadventures.com/events $5 parking. 706-573-2968.
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Team up for our on-site scavenger hunt with your camera or phone. Pick up checklist/rules at the park office any time. Pictures must be brought to park office with checklist by 4 PM Sat. Winners will be called to pick up prize. Hunt changes all the time so you can participate all throughout the year. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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This stationary target shooting adventure celebrates Earth Hour 2019 and is for ages 10 to adult. We provide basic instruction equipment and unique shooting opportunities. Pay and pre-register at Park Office. Park at the Fishing Dock and walk down to the range. $12 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join Columbus State University staff from the Coca Cola Space Science Center and park rangers for a star and planet viewing adventure. Arrive early and bring your picnic and chair or blanket with you to the baseball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354. free plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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BYOB, bring your own baby, and enjoy a 1.5- mile walk along the lake and woods’ edge. Be part of our monthly stroller club and enjoy a walk-a-bout among friends. Dress for the weather. Call office to pre-register and pre-pay or pay correct cash at the door. Meet at Lake Franklin Event Center in the Large Group Camp near the horse stables. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join Harris County Library & park rangers for a woodland walk-a-bout, book discussion and brown-bag, picnic lunch. For details on books to read and meeting locations call the library or visit their website http://www.thrl.org/events/. Registered participants meet at picnic shelter #2 below the dam in the campground. $5 parking. 706-628-4685.
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Join Rangers and other educators to celebrate the out of doors. Bring a picnic lunch to eat between two interactive, hands-on adventure programs. Reptiles at 11:00 AM and Pond Life at 1:00 PM. Meet at the Boat House on Lake Deleanor in the campground area. Limited space. Must pre-register and pre-pay. Call the Park Office. Canceled if rain. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the park rangers and enjoy lively music, pool games, and pool-side activities for the whole family. Local DJ playing summer favorites from 1-3 PM. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Refreshments require an additional cost. No fee for the activities just regular pool admission. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the park rangers and enjoy lively music, pool games, and pool-side activities for the whole family. Local DJ playing summer favorites from 1-3 PM. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Refreshments require an additional cost. No fee for the activities just regular pool admission. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join bee enthusiasts to celebrate National Honeybee Day! Get a close-up look at a working hive and learn about these fascinating and valuable insects from the professionals in the field. Programs, learning stations and a honey tasting competition. Large Group Camp. ½ mile from Horse Stables .Pre-register and pre-pay by calling the park office. $4 plus $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Join the park rangers and enjoy lively music, pool games, and pool-side activities for the whole family. Local DJ playing summer favorites from 1-3 PM. Liberty Bell Pool Hwy 354. Refreshments require an additional cost. No fee for the activities just regular pool admission. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Unleash the fun as your dog gets to swim in our pool. On-going music and activities. Sponsored by Columbus Area Petsmart, local vets, and vendors. Pre-register and pre-pay at office. Walk-ins welcome, but cash only payments accepted at the door. Must bring proof of current rabies vaccination. $9 per dog. Humans free. $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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Themed activities throughout the day and night. Special times, registration costs and rules for different activities: Zombie Archery, Scarecrow Competition, Decorated and Carved Pumpkin Contest, Fall Costume Parade, and Campsite Decorating Contest. And of course there is trick or treating at the campsites beginning just before dark. Free-$5 $5 parking. 706-663-4858.
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