Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park
(706) 663-4858
Stables local
(706) 628-7463
Located near Callaway Gardens and the town of Warm Springs, this park is deeply rooted in the historical era of four-time President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Seeking a place for treatment after he was stricken with polio in 1921, Roosevelt traveled to nearby Warm Springs and built his Little White House. Several structures within the park, including the stone swimming pool and some cottages, were built by Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Above Kings Gap is Dowdell’s Knob, Roosevelt’s favorite picnic spot overlooking a magnificent view of the valley below. A life-size sculpture of the beloved president welcomes visitors to the overlook. Hikers will enjoy the scenic trails in Georgia’s largest state park, especially the 23-mile Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pines. The trail's highest elevation is 1,395 feet.
NOTICE: The park will be closed to the public on Jan. 13-14, 2009 for a deer management hunt.
F.D. Roosevelt School Program Brochure (pdf document)
Burns and Deer Management
F.D. Roosevelt Statue at Dowdell's Knob
Birdwatching at FDR State Park
Download Winter 2006 Newsletter
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM Saturday-Thursday; 8AM-10PM Friday
Dowdell's Knob Hours: 8AM-8PM April-September; 8AM-5PM October-March.
FACILITIES:
9,049 Acres
2 Lakes
140 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($24)
Backcountry Campsites ($5/person)
22 Cottages ($95–$130)
Cottages #18 and #19 are dog friendly cottages ($40 fee per dog, max 2)
2 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 85, $125)
2 Group Camps (sleep 75 and 120, $450-$550)
Pioneer Campground ($15 and up)
Trading Post
Liberty Bell Pool (fee)
ACTIVITIES:
Hiking and Backpacking – 37 miles of trails
Pine Mountain Trail
Fishing and Boating – boat rental
Picnicking
Swimming
Horseback Riding – stables, horse rentals, 20 miles of trails
Programs at F.D. Roosevelt
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Columbus, Georgia
LaGrange, Georgia
Pine Mountain, Georgia
Wild Animal Safari / Pine Mountain, Georgia
Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site
Sprewell Bluff State Park
Callaway Gardens
Warm Springs, Georgia
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Events
Art in the Park
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 10 AM - 6 PM
 Artist of many trades will demonstrate their particular forms, including wood turning, blacksmithing and wildlife photography. To close out the evening, Wildwood Bluegrass Band will take the stage with good ol' gospel and Appalachian Mountain music. $3 parking. 706-663-4858. |
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Riding Through History
Saturday, Oct 18, 2008 10 AM - 12 PM
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 10 AM - 12 PM
| Travel back in time on a slow-paced horseback ride in honor of the 75th anniversary of the New Deal. We will visit some old CCC Boys' structures and find out why Franklin D. Roosevelt called this "his Georgia." Reservations required. $45 plus $3 parking. 706-628-7463. |
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Changes of Fall Overnight Backpacking Trip
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM Nov 8, 2008 until Nov 9, 2008
| This guided trip on the Pine Mountain Trail includes breathtaking vistas, cascading waterfalls, pretty valleys and plentiful water crossings. The 7.5-mile hike will begin at WJSP TV tower. From there we will hike and camp at Sassafras Hill Campsite. Hikers supply their own gear... $15. 706-663-4858. |
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An Evening of Astronomy
Saturday, Nov 22, 2008 6 PM - 8 PM
| Constellations and planets have been an important part of human society and folklore since humans lived in caves. Join the Columbus Coca-Cola Space Science Center at the amphitheater for an evening that will include star talks, star maps, and viewing of the night sky. $3 parking. 706-663-4858. |
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Horse Fair
Saturday, May 2, 2009 11 AM - 3 PM
| Become horse wise as experts give demonstrations on saddling, hooking up horses to wagons, filing teeth, training and more. Meet at the Roosevelt Hourse Stables. Please do not bring horses. $10 horse rides; $5 pony rides for ages 9 and younger. $3 parking. 706-663-4858. |
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Back to the '50s Dance
Saturday, Jul 4, 2009 7 PM - 10 PM
| Go back in time to poodle skirts, bobby socks and hoola hoops - the wonderful 1950s. Meet at the park office amphitheater for a '50s costume contest, limbo and trivia. $3 parking. 706-663-4858. |
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