Georgia Veterans State Park
Georgia Veterans State Park (originally the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park) is a state park located on Lake Blackshear in Crisp County, west of Cordele, Georgia. Its history begins in 1946. Our list goes on with Andersonville, 21 mi away.
A museum, 8 mi west of Cordele
Cordele is the nearest base
Cordele is 8 miles east, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–79°. When to go ↓
Established in 1946
Georgia Veterans State Park dates from 1946. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Georgia Veterans State Park
Georgia Veterans State Park (originally the Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park) is a state park located on Lake Blackshear in Crisp County, west of Cordele, Georgia. It was established on December 4, 1946, as a memorial to U.S. Veterans. The 1,308-acre (5 km2) park features a museum with aircraft, vehicles, weapons, uniforms and other memorabilia dating from the Revolutionary War to the present.
Other attractions include 8,600-acre (35 km2) Lake Blackshear, a conference center, cabins, campground, marina and golf club and the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, which runs from Cordele to Plains.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1946
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Georgia Veterans State Park
The closest lodging is in Cordele (19) and Americus (12).
Cordele
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,652 people
8 mi east of Georgia Veterans
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Georgia Veterans | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordele | 8 mi east | 10 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 9,652 | $122K | D− |
| Americus | 21 mi northwest | 30 min | 12 5 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 15,617 | $108K | D− |
| Wenona | 9 mi east | 15 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 286 | $303K | — |
| Ashburn | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,211 | $101K | — |
| Warwick | 9 mi south | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 481 | $68K | — |
| Unadilla | 23 mi northeast | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 3,091 | $61K | — |
| Vienna | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,961 | $120K | — |
| Arabi | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 453 | $40K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Each of these is within 69 miles.
Big draw121 mi National Historic SiteAndersonville National Historic Site62K visitors a year
229 mi National Historical ParkJimmy Carter National Historical Park39K visitors a year
60 mi State parkProvidence Canyon State Park
47 mi MuseumMuseum of Aviation
63 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year65 mi MuseumU.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection63 mi MuseumAllman Brothers and Band Museum
69 mi MuseumNational Infantry Museum300K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Andersonville National Historic Site: Jud McCranie at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jimmy Carter National Historical Park: Unknown, Public domain · Providence Canyon State Park: Robbie Honerkamp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Infantry Museum: The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center from Columbus, GA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Planning a visit to Georgia Veterans
What town is Georgia Veterans State Park near?
Cordele, GA, about 8 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Georgia Veterans State Park?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–79°.
What is the closest airport to Georgia Veterans State Park?
Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Georgia Veterans State Park?
Cordele (8 mi, 19 places to stay), Americus (21 mi, 12 places to stay) and Ashburn (23 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Cordele
No one has shared advice yet; Cordele’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.