Name: Providence Canyon State Park
Address: 8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815, USA, US
Telephone: +1 229-838-6414

Providence Canyon State Park is a park, located at 8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815, USA. They can be contacted via phone at +1 229-838-6414, visit their website gastateparks.org for more detailed information.

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8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815, USA

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Added by Jopie, at 19 February 2017

Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Bronson Kurtz

02 January 2018

The reason you come here is for the canyons. From the visitor center it’s a short hike to the bottom where you follow signs to each Canyon. 4 and 5 seem to be the most popular.

The trails are basically streams and rusty muddy sand you walk through. Bring water proof boots.

The trails are open and the canyons have some cool places to explore.

This is also kid and dog friendly. Parking is 5 dollars.
Kevin Cook

30 December 2017

Amazing place to visit and easy hiking. Could spend an entire day here! Easy to navigate, well marked trails, and amazing views! My 13 year old son and I loved this place!
William Haun

24 December 2017

What an amazing place! It’s called the “little Grand Canyon” of Georgia, but has a completely different history. The ironic thing about this beautiful natural landmark is that it was created by man’s disregard for nature.

Poor farming practices and deforestation in the 1800s caused massive erosion in southwest Georgia. Ditches began appearing as deep as 3 to 5 feet and they kept growing. Now, 150 years later there are 16 canyons as deep as 150 feet. The erosion has been slowed drastically by a layer of clay in the soil. Now the canyons grow wider instead of deeper.

We picnicked at the rim of the canyon and then hiked down inside. I thought the view from above was impressive but was even more impressed below. Our 3-yr-old loved playing in the sand and even wiggled back into a crevasse we couldn’t fit into with some boy scouts.
Timothy Knoepke

30 November 2017

Take a turn onto a dirt road and make your way to Providence Canyon State Park for a day of hiking in the beautiful red hills of Georgia!

The Providence Canyons are reached by a short, but steep, downhill hike into a now (mostly) dry riverbed of red clay. While you walk along the riverbed, you can watch the water trickle past and keep an eye out for the occasional deep eddy that you have to jump. Spreading out like fingers into the surrounding hills, each canyon varies in difficulty to hike through, being overgrown and poorly marked at times. Yet, despite a bit of dirt on your knees from crawling up the steep paths, the experience is well worth it, taking in this beautiful natural formation. We may not have any grand canyons in the Southeast, but Providence Canyon State Park will give you a small taste and spur you on to more exploring!
Higher Adventures

22 November 2017

Providence Canyon is a great Georgia state park, and the trails are dog friendly! There are 2 main trails, one long and one shorter route. You can explore the canyon floor as well as hike around the top rim. The shorter trail isn't strenuous so it's probably appropriate for children. There are picnic tables and pull offs for lunch or sunset as well. Providence Canyon is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. I recommend sunset.
Ana Tapia

16 October 2017

Loved the hikes! Well marked trails, even though the signs were confusing, as long as you know the color of the route.
Great workout, times estimated for hiking were adequate.
Don’t need big boots, a good pair of Trail shoes and perhaps sandals to switch into back at the car cuz they will be dirty.
Cindy Reese

13 October 2017

Simply amazing site. So beautiful and peaceful there.. I went alone.. met new friends.. I will definitely go back.
Eric Johnson

12 September 2017

Cool place that seems to be good for a short hike. I think it's worth noting that some of the pictures can be a little misleading. This is not a slot canyon paradise tucked in the middle of Georgia. The canyon are the result of erosion caused by farmers in the 19th century. It's a cool place that's worth the visit if your in the area, but it's not super breathtaking by any means.
Sunshine V

05 August 2017

Favorite place to hike. Park at the end by the visitors center to begin. You can go down to the canyon floor and just hike there (wear old shoes, canyon floor is GA clay and moist). If you go up the other side of the canyon from where you went down you can do a 3 mile loop which has views and goes through an old homestead. If you turn right at the canyon floor, you can do a 7 mile hike but you need a permit. While a good hike it doesn't have views until it merges with the 3 mile loop.
Emma LeeAnn

08 July 2017

I've been here twice and the first time that I went we were able to walk in the bottom of the canyon and it was very neat to look at the scenery, wish I could have gone again but it was way too hot. The most recent time that I went it was pretty hard to get any good pictures due to the fact that the shrubbery was pretty over grown and it limited the view however the areas that you could see was breathtaking.
Frank Wright

21 June 2017

I've heard complaints about this park but it's actually one of the nicer parks that we've visited. I wouldn't go after rains but if the bottom is fairly dry or not muddy, the views are actually quite spectacular. If in the area, a day visit would be worth it.
Rebecca Lynn

31 May 2017

A great experience is to be had here. With many twists and turns along the trails, you'll be delighted to discover canyon after canyon of all different sizes! Just be ready to get lots of cardio in and bring plenty of water because fun in the outdoors isn't complete without proper nourishment! Family friendly and this includes your fur babies as well!
Paul Massey

23 April 2017

This place is pretty neat. I've been here several times for back country camping and it is a good little 1-2 day hike. I believe it's about a 7 mile loop. Nice campsites. Good trails and even a shelter or 2 along the way but they are first come first served.

The canyon itself is pretty awesome. The hike to the bottom is good, but the 3 mile loop around the top is where the beauty is. Take a camera, some water and some decent walking shoes.
Kyle Vickers

26 February 2017

I take my two small dogs with me to go hiking all over the southeast and this naturally seemed like a great destination to explore. We ended up having an incredible time and was in awe of the stunning scenery inside the canyon. It has rained the day before and there was a nice flowing stream up to the mouth of the canyon. Of the many attractions and destinations across Georgia, Providence Canyon is definitely one that I would recommend because it is a fun experience for any adventurer.