A. H. Stephens State Historic Park
P.O. Box 310
Crawfordville, GA 30631
(706)456-2602

A.H. Stephens State Historic Park covers 1,200 acres and was created to provide recreational facilities and to preserve the Taliaferro County estate of A.H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy and governor of Georgia. The park was opened during the Great Depression as a result of F.D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. The park was originally a national park under the U.S. Department of Interior's National Park Service. The majority of the structures and facilities on the park were the result of the labor of C.C.C. and W.P.A. workers. The camp housing these workers was on the site of the existing tent and trailer campground. Their water/observation tower still exists in the center of the campground. The park is now listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.

Liberty Hall, the estate of A.H. Stephens, is renovated to the 1875 style, fully furnished and open for public tours. The adjoining Civil War Museum will lead you down the "Road to War" from homelife to battlefield. A fine collection of Civil War artifacts includes firearms, uniforms, documents and much more. Beautiful outdoor facilities make this park a treat for both nature and history buffs.

A Georgia ParkPass is required to be displayed on all parked vehicles in the park. Visitors may pay a daily parking fee ($2.00) at collection boxes or purchase an annual parking pass ($25.00). The Georgia ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day. Overnight guest in state park lodges, cottages and campgrounds pay one fee for the duration of their stay when they register. Organized school groups visiting in buses are exempt. Wednesdays are free days for day-use visitors. An annual Georgia ParkPass may be purchased at all state parks and historic sites. Senior citizen discounts (62 and older) are available. Georgia ParkPass revenues are used for repair and maintenance of Georgia's state parks, historic sites and natural areas.

Activities and Facilities

Cottages- The park offers 4 cottages, each with two bedrooms, 1 bath, screened in back porch, and gas logs in the fireplace, as well as central heat & air. NO TV's and NO telephones. Each cottage sleeps up to 8 people, except for the ADA cottage which sleeps 6.

Camping- The campground offers 25 sites with electrical and water hook-ups, two sanitary disposal stations and a modern bathhouse, including hot showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities.

Group Camp- Camp Stephens provides a 120-person capacity overnight facility for organized groups, including rustic cabins, bathhouse, ballfield, assembly shelters, beach, fishing dock and a fully equipped kitchen and dining hall.

Picnicking- Numerous picnic sites and three picnic shelters are provided. Shelters are reservable and are available on a first-come, first-sevre basis otherwise.

Group Shelter- One enclosed group shelter with central heating and air conditioning, modern commercial kitchen, ADA accessible indoor restrooms, and ADA accessible paths and ramps for entrance.

Fishing- Park waters are open for legal fishing throughout the year. Lake Liberty is a 2.5 acre lake, and Lake Buncombe is an 18 acre lake. Persons age 16 and older must have valid resident/non-resident fishing license.

Boating- Private boats are permitted on Lake Buncombe only with an electrical motor of 10 horsepower or less. All boat use must comply with Georgia Boating Safety Law.

Swimming- A Junior Olympic swimming pool and concession stand are available to all guest for a nominal fee. The pool is operated during the summer months and the hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (hours subject to change) The pool is closed on Mondays except legal holidays. A lifeguard is on duty during pool hours. Swim suits are required and children 12 & under must be accompied by an adult, 18 or over.

Annual Special Events- Christmas at Lake Liberty and Christmas at Liberty Hall (December). Dates and programs are subject to change; please confirm with the park office.

Horse Trails- 12 miles of bridle trails are available for a fee of $5.00/horse per day. The horse trail area has a primitive campground and a staging area. No horse rentals are available at the park. Call park office for more information and horse trail policies.

Nearby Attractions

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Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course Fishing Lake 18-hole Golf course 51 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites 20 Cottages	Mistletoe State Park Located on Clarks Hill Lake. 107 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites 10 Cottages
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Contact A.H. Stephens State Park at A.H. Stephens State Park

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are operated
by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

205 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr., S.E.
Suite 1352
Atlanta, GA 30334
(404) 656-3530



This page has been created by William Reynolds.
Last Updated: January 31, 2002
1997