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12 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park20 miles south · straight-line distance
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places.
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Town26 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (27 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States.
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Town31 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Grady County, Georgia, United States.
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Town33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States.
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State park34 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Florida state park.
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Town37 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States.
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Town38 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (44 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America.
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State park62 miles northwest · straight-line distance
State park in Florida, United States.
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Outdoors65 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Island in Franklin County, Florida, United States.
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111 miles north · straight-line distance
Heritage site in Plains, Georgia, USA.
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National park site122 miles north · straight-line distance
United States National Historic Site near Andersonville, Georgia.
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Things to do127 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (148 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
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22 recreation areas and campgrounds within 130 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
21 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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39 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
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.
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39 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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…
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44 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (60 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available, focused on the crystal-clear waters of Camel Lake.
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53 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Wright Lake is located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in an area known as the Forgotten Coast.
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62 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Apalachicola Bay Reserve protects one of the most productive estuarine systems in the Northern Hemisphere, where the economic value of the natural resources and pristine conditions depend on the region's biological diversity.
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65 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography.
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75 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Lake George W. Andrews is named for George William Andrews, who was born in Clayton, Alabama in 1906 and served as a United States Representative from 1944 until his death in 1971.
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80 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.
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94 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
There are 13 Corps of Engineers day use parks and 4 campgrounds on Walter F. George Lake, a great place to camp, fish, boat and picnic.
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96 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (111 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Hardridge Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
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97 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (113 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cotton Hill Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
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104 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge is bisected by 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River and includes 30 miles of coastal marsh habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.
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106 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (132 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
White Oak Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
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111 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised.
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111 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (124 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground.
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112 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (119 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.
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118 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover to protect a breeding ground for colonial nesting migratory birds during a time when market hunters, desiring feathers for the ladies' apparel…
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119 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge lies within the historical range of the longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem and contains remnant longleaf pine stands.
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122 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today.
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128 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 10 min by car (167 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Bluff Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
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130 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a "refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.” The refuge conserves the unique features of the Okefenokee Swamp,the headwaters of the Suwannee and…
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, Monticello, Cairo, Thomasville, Econfina River State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 20 miles south in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 26 miles east in a straight line; driving takes about 35 min over 27 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 31 miles north in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 35 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 9 campgrounds within 128 miles, including Eastbank (39 miles northwest), Camel Lake Campground (44 miles west), Wright Lake Campground (53 miles southwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.