Magnolia Springs State Park
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Magnolia Springs State Park is a 1,071 acre (4.33 km2) Georgia state park located between Perkins and Millen. The park itself is well known for its crystal clear springs that are estimated to flow 9 million US gallons per day (400 L/s). The park has a unique history, as it was used during the American Civil War as a prison, during which time the are was called Camp Lawton. The park still houses remnants of the 10,000-prisoner camp and two huge timbers of the prison recovered from a nearby stream. The park also offers unique wildlife near the springs, including alligators and a freshwater aquarium.
[edit] Facilities
- 26 tent/trailer/RV sites
- 5 cottages
- 3 walk-in campsites
- 3 playgrounds
- swimming pool
- 8 picnic shelters
- group camp
- 3 group shelters
- pioneer camping
- group lodge
[edit] Annual events
- Arts & crafts festival (April)
- Federal Encampment and Spring Run (also April)
- Children's Fishing Rodeo (June)
- 8 km Crosscountry Run (November)
- Clogging and Square Dancing Weekend (also November)
