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Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele, GA

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Sports & Outdoors

Georgia Veterans State Park

A 1,308-acre state park on Lake Blackshear with a military museum, golf, trails, and a historic excursion train.

Cordele, GA

About Georgia Veterans State Park

Georgia Veterans State Park lies on the shore of Lake Blackshear west of Cordele and covers about 1,308 acres. It was created as a memorial honoring American veterans. Visitors can tour a military museum with aircraft, tanks, and a helicopter, ride the SAM Shortline excursion train through the grounds, play an 18-hole championship golf course, hike several miles of nature trails, and fish or boat on the lake. Campsites, cabins, and group shelters are available for overnight guests and gatherings.

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