State: Georgia
Address 1: 650 Watson Mill Road
City: Comer
Zip: 30629
Phone: 706-783-5349
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 32
Camp URL: http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=101&s=124118.0.1.5
Full Hook: Yes
About: Known as one of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River. Built in 1885 by Washington (W.W.) King, son of freed slave and famous covered-bridge builder, Horace King, the bridge is supported by a town lattice truss system held firmly together with wooden pins. At one time, Georgia had more than 200 covered bridges; today, less than 20 remain.
The park is an ideal spot for an afternoon picnic or an overnight stay at the campground. Hiking, biking and horseback riding trails allow visitors to enjoy the thick forest along the river or travel into the parks backcountry. During summer, visitors often play in the cool river shoals just below the bridge.
Amenities:
1,118 Acres
5-Acre Mill Pond
Covered Bridge
21 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
3 Log Cabin Bunkhouses (sleep 8)
3 Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 100)
Pioneer Campground
Horse Stalls with 11 Campsites
GeoCaching
Hiking 7 miles of trails
Bicycling 5 miles of trails
Horseback Riding 14 miles of trails, camping area, stalls, no horse rental
Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Fishing catfish, bass and bream
Directions: Located 3 miles south of Comer off Ga. Hwy. 22. Covered bridge has 9-foot maximum clearance. Equestrian campers may need to use the park entrance of Hwy. 72 in Cartlon, while traditional campers may use the park entrance off Hwy. 22 in Comer.
