F D Roosevelt State Park
At 9 049 acres georgia s largest state park is a hiker s and backpacker s haven.
F d roosevelt state park. The park is located along the pine mountain range. The park is named for former u s. Conveniently located between meridian and jackson mississippi roosevelt state park offers an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities in a picturesque setting. Roosevelt state park is a 9 049 acres 36 62 km 2 georgia state park located near pine mountain and warm springs.
Roosevelt state park bridges the hope of the past to preservation for the future at 9 049 acres georgia s largest state park is a hiker s and backpacker s haven. We came here for one reason the pine mountain trail which we did and it was everything we had hoped for the trails are very well marked periodically spotted with camping sites. Many visitors are surprised to find rolling mountains 80 miles southeast of atlanta. Above king s gap is dowdell s knob where president franklin d.
Highlights of franklin d. Roosevelt state park inspired by the natural wonders of pine mountain ridge f d. President franklin delano roosevelt who sought a treatment for his paralytic illness in nearby warm springs at the little white house. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs.
Try to identify the many beautifully unique dragonfly species that can be found in and around the park wetland. The park offers a tranquil fishin. A red maple hardwood swamp covers 179 acres of land which is almost 1 5 of the park. The gently sloping.
Roosevelt state park is the largest state park in georgia and visitors are surprised to find rolling mountains in this area southwest of atlanta. Roosevelt sometimes picnicked and pondered world affairs. Above king s gap is dowdell s knob where president franklin d. Roosevelt state park encompasses two water bodies mohansic lake and crom pond which provide recreational boating and are home to many native fishes including largemouth bass yellow perch and bluegill.
This beautiful park much of which was owned at one time by no other than fdr during the war years is crisscrossed with incredible natural landmarks stunning vistas creeks and waterfalls. At 9 049 acres georgia s largest state park is a hiker s and backpacker s haven.