Florence Marina State Park Review (with Campsite Photos)
Explore Georgia’s Florence Marina State Park Campground in this review with photos!
A rural retreat offering fishing, boat ramps, and traditional camping, Florence Marina State Park in southwest Georgia is the perfect location for relaxation.
Just a few miles from the incredible hiking in Providence Canyon State Park, Florence Marina State Park is a great base for all of your family’s adventures in this area.
Below, you’ll find our complete campground review based in our recent experiences there.
In the 5 weeks we spent camping from South Carolina to Arizona, this Georgia campground was one of the most peaceful, traditional camping locations that we had the pleasure of exploring.
The author with kids next to their camper in Florence Marina State Park campground
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Why Should You Camp at Florence Marina State Park?
We set out for Florence Marina State Park on the last leg of our huge, month long camping and hiking trip across the lower U.S.
I’d discovered that nearby Providence Canyon State Park was called “Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon,” and I knew that we were going to have to stop there before we headed home to South Carolina.
However, Providence Canyon State Park doesn’t have any camping or overnight facilities, which put me on the hunt for a nearby campground.
>> Read our full guide to hiking in Providence Canyon State Park here. <<
Florence Marina State Park campground had great reviews on my go-to camping app—RV Life—so I decided to book.
CAMP LIKE A PRO: When researching a new RV park or planning a cross-country road trip, I can’t recommend the RV Life app enough.
I can plan out routes that are safe for my specific trailer, get recommendations on favorite gas station locations (hello, Buc-ees), see points of interest on my route, and get detailed reviews from fellow campers.
Best $59 I’ve spend on an app!
All set up and ready to camp!
Ultimately, I’m glad that we made that decision as it was perfect for visiting Providence Canyon State Park.
Plus, Florence Marina State Park was quiet with welcoming camp hosts and lots of families.
It is an inexpensive campground, too. The daily entrance fee is only $5 for your entire car, and this fee is bundled into the nightly camping rate.
The average nightly rate for the full hook-up, pull-through campsite hovers around $30, which is a bargain.
Finally, this campground is the only one within miles, so it’s the logical choice for anyone wanting to visit Lake Eufala or Providence Canyon State Park.
Florence Marina State Park Campsite Photos and Review
One of the roads leading through the campground
If you’re looking for a traditional, laid back state campground in southwest Georgia, Florence Marina is an excellent choice near Omaha and Lumpkin, Georgia.
The lots are wide and well manicured, and the available facilities are clean and comfortable.
The only downside to the campground was the number of biting midges that appeared around sundown.
We covered ourselves in every bug spray we had, but those little bugs were not deterred.
As someone from a state with a similar climate during the summer months, I know that mosquitos and midges are par for the course.
Still, they were annoying enough to mention.
Bring a separate tent with mesh like the Clam Quick Set tent if you’re planning on hanging around outside between 4 and 8 on a warm afternoon.
For more suggestions on how to make your camping experience better, check out our list of travel trailer must haves!
Check-in
We arrived at Florence Marina State Park in the late afternoon after a long drive from New Orleans, Louisiana (where we’d stayed at the subpar Bayou Segnette State Park).
While the state park is almost 2 hours off of I-20, it was well signposted, and we had no issues finding it.
The camp hosts were sitting outside of a small hut near the entrance of the campground.
The 2 men provided helpful maps of the park and campground and shared how we could best pull into our campsite.
While this experience was slightly more involved than the pull-in-and-go approach at Shenandoah River State Park campground in Virginia, it was much, much easier than at some of the private campgrounds we’ve stayed at (the busy check-in at the Cape Hatteras/ Outer Banks KOA in Rodanthe, NC, comes to mind).
Setting Up Camp
PIN ME!
All of the sites here are pull-through, so getting situated in our site was incredibly easy.
We parked our camper and tow vehicle, unhooked the two, then connected to the site’s water, sewer, and electric.
We particularly appreciated the full hook-ups as they are rare at a state park. And at $33, the nightly rates for a full hook-up site was incredible.
Before we knew it, the kids had their scooters out and were zipping up and down the quiet roads of the campground.
I even got out my roller skates and stretched my legs, but the roads weren’t ideal for it. (I only fell once, though!)
Individual Campsite Review
We stayed in site 12, which was towards the back of the campground and just a few sites over from the combination laundry/ bath house.
Our lot was wide and nearly flat like all of the other sites, and had a gravel path for our vehicle and camper.
When I say it was wide, I mean that a huge RV could’ve parked between me and the next camping spot. We loved the amount of space on each lot!
The lot included plenty of large pine trees, which provided needed shade during the day.
We also had a picnic table and fire ring.
We had neighbors on both sides one of the night we were there, but we didn’t feel cramped thanks to those big lots.
Florence Marina State Park Campground Overview
The Camping Kiddos return from the host’s hut with firewood.
When I say that Florence Marina State Park is rural, I’m not joking.
The area around the park and campground is filled with a few cow pastures and miles of pine forests.
Lake Walter F. George (which is confusingly also called Lake Eufala) at the front of the park is a draw for locals and visitors, but we didn’t see anyone using it despite the weather being great for a boating day or two.
Keep in mind that the lake definitely has alligators in it, so you’ll want to stay out of the water.
Campground Layout
The campground is fairly small, which means that your experience there is likely to be quiet and peaceful.
After you pass through the marina portion of the park, you’ll see three rows of camping spots with the small welcome booth clearly marked between the 1st and 2nd rows.
All of the camping sites are pull through, which I appreciate as I can’t back-up the trailer to save my life.
Cabins at Florence Marina State Park
There are 15 cottages at Florence Marina State Park, all of which are located close to the front of the park just behind the interpretive center.
These cute cabins make for a great alternative to camping if you don’t have your own RV or tent as you’re only steps away from the campground and everything else the park has to offer.
There are both 1- and 2-bedroom cabins, so you can choose the amount of space that’s right for your family.
The 1 bedroom cottages average about $85 per night, while the pricier 2 bedroom cottages average $175 per night.
Keep in mind that the 1-bedroom cottages are more like efficiencies as there’s just one big room with the kitchen, beds, and dining in it.
All of the cottages have their own full bathrooms.
You reserve the cottages through Reserve America.
Florence Marina State Park Amenities
While this campground doesn’t have any of the fancy amenities like you’ll find at a private campground like the Cherokee KOA, there are still a few items here that are worth pointing out.
Bathroom and Laundry
The large bathroom building also has a small laundry room at the front, making it convenient to wash any clothes you might get dirty while fishing or hiking.
The bathrooms are spacious with some of the largest showers that I’ve encountered on our travels.
The bathhouse also has a soda machine with Cokes and Powerades if you need a cold beverage while camping.
Onsite Firewood
Another amenity that we appreciated at Florence Marina State Park campground was the firewood and ice available in the welcome hut.
Since this area is so rural, we would’ve had to drive miles to find a store with either of these items. Plus, the cell signal out there is less than perfect, so we’d even have a tough time figuring out where a store even was.
Putt Putt Golf
There was a small mini-golf course near the entrance of the campground.
The pricing is very reasonable at a few dollars per person, and clubs and golf balls can be rented at the clubhouse next door.
Playgrounds
There are 2 playgrounds inside Florence Marina State Park, making this idea for families.
The most visible playground is just outside of the campground and closer to the park’s entrance and interpretive center.
While the playground is not covered, there are several large pines nearby to keep some of the direct sunlight off kids while they’re playing.
You’ll find all of the usual playground equipment here, including a slide, a climbing toy, and swings.
The second playground is tucked away at the end of the main road through the park, near the covered group picnic shelter.
It also has the usual playground equipment, and it makes a great destination if your little campers want to ride their bikes or scooters to it.
Kirbo Interpretive Center
This small, but well maintained center is a good way to introduce your kids to the flora and fauna of Omaha, Georgia, and Lake Eufala.
This area was originally settled by Cherokee tribes, and you can learn about their contributions to the land’s history in the center.
Additionally, there are exhibits on heron, egret, fish, and other wildlife you’re likely to see while camping.
The Interpretive Center is free with admission to the state park.
Overall, this Georgia State Park campground is a classic state park campground with the perfect amount of tranquility for a weekend away with the family.
We’re so glad that we took a detour to stay here on our trip from Davis Bayou campground in Mississippi to our home back in South Carolina.
It might not be the quickest place to stay off of the interstate, but it is a great way to capture those fleeing, perfect summer memories.
Florence Marina State Park Campground FAQs
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Yes, the Florence Marina State Park campground does have wifi. While we were able to text and call others while camping there, the signal wasn’t strong enough for us to download movies on the kids’ tablets or send videos.
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You’re on a few miles from the Alabama-Georgia state line here. On the Georgia side, the impressive Providence Canyon State Park is about 8 miles to the east. Historic Andersonville National Battlefield is about 90 minutes away, also to the east.
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For a quick grocery shop, you can head to Lumpkin, Georgia, about 10 minutes to the east by car. Here, you’ll find both a Dollar General and Family Dollar with essentials like bread, milk, chips, and snacks.
For bigger grocery hauls, clothing, or RV supplies, you’ll need to head north towards Columbus, Georgia, which has a Walmart Supercenter, 2 Walmart Neighborhood Markets, a Target, and a Sam’s Club.
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Lake Eufala (also known as Walter F. George Reservoir) has an access point inside of the campground. This body of water turns into the Chattahoochee River north of the campground, which flows into Lake Oliver.
