Lake Seminole

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The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes on the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint River systems. Construction of this muti-purpose project began in 1947 and was completed in 1957. Lake Seminole borders both Georgia and Florida and has 37,500 acres of water and over 18,000 acres of surrounding land.

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From Tallahassee, FL, 42 mi W on US 90 to Chattahoochee, FL, to North on Decatur Street 1 mi. Decatur Street becomes Booster Club Road, the dam and visitor center are on the left (2382 Booster Club Road).

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Direction

Exit Hwy 395 to Mammoth Lakes on Hwy 203. From the Town of Mammoth Lakes, follow Old Mammoth Rd to Sherwin Creek dirt road. West of Sherwin Creek campground and picnic area there is a small dirt lot marked for trailhead parking to Sherwin Lakes. Beyond Sherwin Campground (east) is the trail to Valentine Lake.

Important Information

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Valentine Lake Area:

Special approval is required for commercial use. This trail is not recommended for stock.
No campfires above 10,000 ft.
Food and refuse must be stored so that animals cannot get into the food or trash.
John Muir Wilderness Regulations Apply
Deadline: Reservation will be canceled unless the permit pick up instructions are completed before the deadline. Instructions are in the confirmation letter.
Only the group leader or alternate leader may pick up the permit; the person picking up the permit must be going on the wilderness trip.
BE SURE YOUR DATES AND TRAIL ARE CORRECT The entire group must start on the trail on the entry date listed. Reservations cannot be changed or transferred

USFS Webpage for: Valentine Lake.

Long Description

Starting east of Sherwin Campground, the Valentine Lake Trail is one of two trails providing access to Valentine Lake. The second trail, the Sherwin Creek Trail, climbs to Sherwin Lakes and then continues on to join with the Valentine Lake trail. The two trails join near 8900 ft elevation just before crossing into the wilderness boundary. Climbing past Lost Lake, the trail ends at Valentine Lake.

Facilities

Chattahoochee Park Campground

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Overview

Chattahoochee Park is located on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

There are 3 reservable picnic shelters in the park, each offering spectacular views of the lake. Chattahoochee Park offers great views, multiple places to bank fish or fish from a pier and places to play.

Recreation

Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. Extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover where anglers fish for largemouth, hybrid, striped and white bass. Sizable populations of catfish, crappie and bream are also present. Over 79 species of fish have been identified in the lake.

Facilities

Chattahoochee park offers opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and playing. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. There are restroom facilities within walking distance of all 3 shelters. A playground, tennis court, basketball court are located near Turkey Flight Shelter and a sand volleyball court is located near Swim Beach Shelter. Potable water and electricity are available at all shelters. All shelters have 8 picnic tables and a grill available for use.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

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For facility specific information, please call (229) 662-2001.

Faceville Landing Park Campground

List of Campsites

Overview

Faceville Landing picnic shelter is located on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding. Faceville offers ample opportunites for bank fishing or picnicing in a quiet cove.

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Facilities

Faceville Landing Park has pit toilet restroom facilities within walking distance to the shelter. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. The park has a fishing pier. There are 8 picnic tables and a grill located at the shelter. No water or electricity is available at this shelter.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

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For facility specific information, please call (229) 662-2001.

Hales Landing Park Campground

List of Campsites

Overview

Hales Landing Park is located on the Flint River in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

Recreation

Facilities

Hales Landing Park has restroom facilities within walking distance to the shelter. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. There are 10 picnic tables and a grill located at the shelter. Potable water and electricity area available.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (229) 662-2001.

Rays Lake Park Campground

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Overview

Rays Lake Park is located on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

Recreation

Facilities

Rays Lake Park has restroom facilities within walking distance to the shelter. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. The park has a fishing pier with stair and ramp access. There are 5 picnic tables and a grill located at the shelter. Electricity hook ups are available. There is no potable water.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.

A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (229) 662-2001.

EASTBANK Campground

List of Campsites

Overview

Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line.

The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

Recreation

Facilities

The campground is open year-round and offers a total of 65 sites, most of which have both electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station are provided. A group picnic shelter is on-site.

Natural Features

Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake. A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.

Charges & Cancellations

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Late Cancellations

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.

Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.

If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Refunds

Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.

Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.

Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.

Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.

Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.