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Added by Jopie, at 28 July 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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13 Reviews
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03 January 2018
Nice , quiet campground plus a very educational museum and home a prominent figure from our nation's history.
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20 December 2017
Beautiful park and lots of history to learn. Historic home to tour.
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28 November 2017
Very small park, only roughly 20 camp sites. The front of the park has a small lake to fish at. We caught sone small Brim in it. The camp sites all surround a central, very small, playground for the kids. There is a nice fire watch house in the park too. The bathrooms were the reason I dropped it to three stars, they were filthy. Never cleaned once the 5 days we were there. No paper towels, nothing.
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31 October 2017
The riding trails are very well marked. The rangers go up and be on to make sure you are having a great time.
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11 October 2017
One of the cleanest facilities I have had the pleasure of camping at. Also a great place to bring your dog!!
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06 September 2017
Staff is wonderful and was easy to check in and out. I have stayed at the Group Camp and at the lodges on site. It's a great place to stay and enjoy nature.
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06 August 2017
We came in and camped and we were the only ones at camp ground besides a tent camper and the Campground host. Its a beautiful park, friendly staff, great campsites for RV. Quiet park and abundant deer sightings. Enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. Phone service was good for us. Very pleasant stay. Will be back .
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24 July 2017
Great place to go camping. We were there with a large group of over 100 and is was awesome. They have cabins, large hall with kitchen, and a lake with water bike boats.
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14 June 2017
Absolute gem of a park. We went on Sunday and had a wonderful tour of the Stephen's home and grounds. So many interesting original items and furniture! If you love history and antiques then visit! Our tour guide Melanie was great, and so friendly. Even my 8 year granddaughter thought it was cool. She loved Rio's gravesite.
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22 March 2017
Great staff. Clean and comfortable camping. WiFi only available near office. May not always have cell coverage.
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22 March 2017
Nice park with beautiful historical house. The home is only open a few days a week and while the park is beautiful, it is in a very run down area. Not sure I would feel safe camping here.
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08 February 2017
Consisting of a small museum, the plantation of Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens, and an extensive nature preserve, the A.H. Stephens State Park is a "must-see" site for any Georgia or War Between the States history buff in eastern Georgia.
The museum itself is small but absolutely packed with unique and interesting items. Confederate flags, weapons, currency, uniforms, and home-life artifacts abound, all with well-written and informative plaques. Of greatest interest in the museum, however, are the artifacts relating directly to the site and its localities, including memorabilia from Taliaferro County veterans' organizations and several objects that belonged to Stephens himself.
The primary reason to visit this historic site, however, is the plantation itself. Perfectly maintained and groomed, Liberty Hall (the "Big House" of Stephens), the surviving cabins of his slaves, and the many out-buildings all provide a moving picture of what life must have been like in the 1860s - one could almost imagine seeing Stephens himself coming out to greet you on the veranda.
Liberty Hall itself is a beautiful example of the frontier neoclassical antebellum style of architecture, and has been perfectly maintained exactly as it looked in 1875. The interiors are decorated entirely in period furnishings and Stephens' own bedroom has been left almost untouched since his death, creating an atmosphere of remarkable verisimilitude. Outside of its historical significance, the home is a work of art in and of itself, and it was fascinating to learn that all of the interiors, from carpets to wallpaper, were decorated by Stephens' himself.
Of equal importance are the remaining slave quarters, one of which has been maintained as it was in the days of Harry and Eliza, Stephens' favorite slaves. This humble but well-kept abode speaks to the vitality and determination of a people in circumstances so strange and horrific to modern viewers, but who carried themselves with a quiet dignity and dedication.
Both of these homes and the grounds are covered in a tour offered by the State park service. Although an hour and a half long, the tour is so engaging and packed with incredible stories and information that it will feel like it lasts only about 30 minutes. And at just $10 per person, taking the tour is a great way to help support the museum and its mission.
The AH Stephens Museum is a testament to what a historical site ought to be: engaging, fun, and informative. One of the best ways to improve historical appreciation is to see the physical spaces of the past, and one of the best places to see one of these spaces is at Liberty Hall.
Regarding the park itself, The cabins are very comfortable and clean and the horse stables are really exceptional. The paths are cleared and easy to navigate and the park is so secluded that, at times, you really can feel like you're in the middle of a deep wood.response / report this review -
04 August 2016
This is fantastic park with lots to do!
The cabins could use some upkeep, but are mostly fine and completely safe.
The rental houses are very clean, well maintained, and awesome!
There is a lot for an equestrian to see and do here and the trails have always been amazing.
This is the camp site that got me and my entire family into volunteering for State Parks!
Staff and Rangers are amazing and I feel it is well worth it to put in a 10 hour day of hard work each year!response / report this review
