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Best Equestrian Camping near Fitzgerald, GA

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General Coffee State Park Campground provides equestrian accommodations with four dedicated sites in the equestrian campground area. These sites are positioned close together with limited privacy between them. The equestrian area features pit toilets but no shower facilities, requiring campers to purchase shower passes to access facilities in the main campground. Trailer parking is available at the equestrian sites. The park also offers standard camping with pull-through sites in two separate loops, as well as cabin accommodations. Equestrian campers note the sites lack privacy but provide good access to the trail system. Loop 1 features more primitive conditions with dirt roads, while Loop 2 offers paved roads and more level sites.

The park maintains several trails suitable for horseback riding, including dedicated equestrian trails. Riders can access hiking paths that traverse through wooded areas and along the 17 Mile River. The heritage farm area provides an additional attraction with various farm animals including horses and donkeys. The park's location offers relative seclusion, making it quieter than more developed campgrounds. Water access is available via a small lake near the farm area where fishing and boating are permitted. Towns Bluff Park, located approximately 25 miles north of Fitzgerald, provides an alternative camping option on the Altamaha River with primitive camping sites. The primitive camping area at Towns Bluff features water access from a hose and is situated close to boat ramp access.

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  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2021

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Great weekend camp

    This is a good campground divided into 2 loops. Many pull throughs. We had site #12 which was gigantic. All the sites are open to your neighbors. Small park with a few trails, small pond, and farm. The farm was great with chickens, sheep, donkey and horse. On our visit there were 3 day old lambs!! Can fish in small pond and rent peddle boats or kayaks but this pond is very small. This is a great place for 3/4 days. Went for dinner and to local bakery in nearby town of Douglas Georgia.

  • Rich S.
    Nov. 1, 2021

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Great campground for younger campers

    We have always liked “quieter” campgrounds with less crowds, more open spaces, and larger sites. That being said, this park has some nice hiking trails, equestrian trails, a really interesting and enjoyable farm with animals, and a lot of stuff to do. The store has the basics, like firewood and ice and some odds and ends. We stayed in the equestrian campground, which consists of four sites. They are very close together. They also only have pit toilets and no shower facilities. We had to buy a shower pass in order to use the shower facilities in the main campgrounds. The campgrounds there have no privacy; they are jam packed together, but great if you are a social camper. Very little foliage in those areas leaves you zero privacy. It’s very noisy also. Facilities were relatively clean. Campsite loop one is older, campsite two is newer. If you want some peace and quiet, and don’t mind the lack of showers, the equestrian sites are the way to go. If you’re a social camper, go with loop two. Loop one just looks a bit tired and in need of updating.

  • Kayla S.
    May. 25, 2020

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Memorial Day Weekend 2020

    We tent camped for 2 nights in campsite #1 in campground #1. This site is the first site to the right when you pull into the campground. There are trash cans at the campground exit and a direct line of sight view of the dump station. The west river trail runs right behind the campsite. The site itself is spacious with plenty of shade. There are a couple of good sets of trees for hanging a hammock. The electric box is a little further from the tent pad (which is packed sand and not gravel) than most sites I’ve stayed at, so I was happy that I brought an extension cord. The camp restrooms are adequate but not at all ADA accessible at campground #1. There are 3 toilet stalls, 2 that have working latches, and 2 shower stalls- both with working latches. Both of the showers have a small little room for you to change clothes with a hook on the wall and a hook on the door and a little bench. If you’re tall, be ready to duck to get your head under the water because the shower heads are low. Temperature and pressure were good. Bonus perk- stray cats at the campground.

    The park itself has some cool trails. We hiked the west river trail all the way to the farm at the front of the park. It took us over wooden boardwalks over swampy Cyprus areas and through the forest around the 17 mile river. It was pretty and the heritage tobacco farm was really cool. There are restrooms and a coke machine at the farm. The coke machine takes cards, but bring lots of water with you. There are lots of animals that are used to being fed, so buy some food at the visitor’s center, or prepare to be made to feel guilty. The farm is situated next to a small lake, and when the world isn’t shutdown due to COVID-19, they rent boats. The lake is big enough to boat around in for a little while and there are fish to be caught- carp from what I could tell.

    There was a small gravel road that split off from the first group picnic shelter area that takes you down to the 17 mile river for fishing access. The 17 mile river dries up some years, but the deeper “lakes” keep water in them during those dry years. The river wasn’t flowing while we were here, but there was some standing water in places that would have been dry if it hadn’t rained recently.

    The park is about an hour and a half drive from the main entrance of the Okefenokee swamp. We drove down there and rented a kayak so we both could go paddle the swamp. On the way down there, somewhere outside of waycross, we passed a mudding course, if that’s more your style.

    Overall, this is someplace that I probably wouldn’t come back to because I’ve done all the things that the park has to offer, and there are more parks to explore. It’s definitely worth a visit for a night or two, or as a jumping off point for other activities this part of the state has to offer.

  • G F.
    Jun. 10, 2025

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Still recovering from Helen

    Came in June 2025. Only one trail open and it’s not the one with access to swamp. The park has beautiful bone structure and I’m sure once fixed, it will be great. But as of now, very limited hiking. We did not visit farm but it seemed cute as well as its little lake where we saw brim and bass. Campground 1 is on an unpaved but well packed dirt road. Sites are small with limited privacy but very quaint. Campground 2 has a paved main road, with bigger sites and more privacy. All sites are pull thru. Outer ones give you access to the nature trail (closed except for small loop). Because it’s near the swamp, it is hot, humid and buggy. Bring your thermacells.

  • Katie F.
    Aug. 29, 2021

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Loved it!

    The campsite was very private and backed up to the woods. The farm was so much fun and the people were absolutely amazing! They walked us around and gave us a little tour, they were super friendly!

  • Jennifer H.
    Jul. 2, 2018

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Home away from home

    This little jewel has everything you need for a great time. Plenty of good walking trails and a great petting zoo. I love the old houses, it gives you a feeling of what it was like 100 years ago

  • Roger L.
    May. 25, 2021

    General Coffee State Park Campground

    Nice and Quiet

    Short weekend to get away.  Campground was very quiet and peaceful.  Will definitely go back!  Campground host and volunteers are great.  

    Loop #1 one is some what on the primitive side.  Washed out dirt round makes the loop. The sites have water and power but maybe unlevel and seem to be not well maintained.

    Loop #2 is the newer loop with paved road.  The sites are better marked and seem to be more level and maintained.

    Bathhouse on Loop #2 is a bit small, one shower and 2 stalls, but is stocked with real toilet paper, not the see-through paper I have found at other state parks.

    Walking trails are nice, the heritage farm is a must see.  The road leading to the campground is a bit curvy so be careful.

Guide to Fitzgerald

General Coffee State Park provides equestrian camping opportunities near Fitzgerald, Georgia with dedicated facilities for horse enthusiasts. The park sits in the wiregrass region of south Georgia, characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils typical of the coastal plain. Trails wind through longleaf pine forests and cypress swamps along the 17 Mile River, creating diverse riding environments for equestrians.

What to do

Trail riding: General Coffee State Park offers multiple trails suitable for horseback riding through pine forests and wetland areas. Camper Kayla S. notes, "We hiked the west river trail all the way to the farm at the front of the park. It took us over wooden boardwalks over swampy Cyprus areas and through the forest around the 17 mile river."

Farm animals: The heritage farm area at General Coffee State Park Campground features various animals visitors can interact with. According to Kirsten W., "We love buying carrots to feed all the farm animals and if you want some good exercise rent one of the pedal boats."

Fishing access: Multiple water access points provide fishing opportunities. Rachel G. shares, "Can fish in small pond and rent peddle boats or kayaks but this pond is very small. This is a great place for 3/4 days."

River exploration: The Altamaha River at Jeff Davis County Towns Bluff Park RV Park and Campground offers paddling and boating opportunities. Andrew H. describes it as "quiet and secluded on the bank of the altamaha river, perfect for a quick weekend getaway."

What campers like

Spacious campsites: Many sites at General Coffee State Park provide ample room. Michael R. reports, "large private sites. the farm is aleays fun for the kids. great place for bike rides too."

Convenience to attractions: The park layout makes it easy to access amenities. Jennifer H. appreciates that "This little jewel has everything you need for a great time. Plenty of good walking trails and a great petting zoo."

Historical elements: The heritage farm provides historical context for visitors. Jennifer H. adds, "I love the old houses, it gives you a feeling of what it was like 100 years ago."

Quiet environment: The parks offer peaceful settings away from urban areas. Enrique D. simply states, "Very peaceful park some nice walking paths beautiful wildlife around enjoyed it."

What you should know

Trail conditions: Some trails may be closed due to weather or maintenance. G F. advises, "Only one trail open and it's not the one with access to swamp. The park has beautiful bone structure and I'm sure once fixed, it will be great. But as of now, very limited hiking."

Weather considerations: The area can be hot and humid during summer months. G F. warns, "Because it's near the swamp, it is hot, humid and buggy. Bring your thermacells."

Bathroom facilities: Facility quality varies between campground loops. Lisa M. notes, "the bathrooms were so so. Clean but the showers could've used a little attention."

Road conditions: Access roads may have maintenance issues. Lisa M. mentions, "There were quite a few potholes on the road, coming back into the campground."

Tips for camping with families

Farm activities: Children particularly enjoy the farm area at General Coffee State Park. Rachel G. shares, "The farm was great with chickens, sheep, donkey and horse. On our visit there were 3 day old lambs!!"

Bike-friendly paths: The park offers good cycling options for children. Michael R. confirms it's a "great place for bike rides too."

Boat rentals: Consider renting pedal boats for family activities on the small lake. Kirsten W. suggests, "if you want some good exercise rent one of the pedal boats."

Site selection: Choose sites carefully based on your specific needs. Monte W. advises about Towns Bluff, "There was one other person camping while I stayed here. It is not a large area and privacy could be an issue if there were a lot of people camping."

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: Some pull-through sites may present challenges for larger rigs. Lisa M. cautions, "Be careful about some of the pull through spaces as there are trees that might make it difficult for longer RVs to get into."

Campground differences: The two loops at General Coffee offer different amenities and conditions. Rachel G. explains, "This is a good campground divided into 2 loops. Many pull throughs. We had site #12 which was gigantic. All the sites are open to your neighbors."

Utility options: Sites provide various hookup configurations. Lisa M. notes, "Our space was nice and level, had water and electric."

Laundry facilities: On-site laundry is available for extended stays. Lisa M. adds, "We did do our laundry here which was relatively inexpensive."

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