Banks Lake is a cool spot to hang out and try to spot a gator er' two…read more It's a huge nature/wildlife reservation area, with parts of it (closer to the outpost) accessible by foot. The rest of it, you can only access by renting a canoe or kayak from the outpost (although I can't say how safe I'd feel paddling around a gator infested lake in a kayak...). There are a couple small boardwalks that reach out over the shore and a 1/3 mile long path that stretches a bit further out into a peninsula. Other than that, it's all water and swamp - certified by the red neck girl working the outpost counter to be guaranteed full of alligators (she even named one "Nugget"). And now, some parting words from the outpost lady: "People ask me, 'Are you sure there's gators in this water?' I say: 'You're in Southern Georgia, heck yeah there are gators in that water!' And then they go and they let their dang kids swim in the waterin' hole anyway and I say don't come cryin to me once you ain't got no kids no more!"

This is one of my favorite fishing spots. Its beautiful and I can relax and get things off my mind…read morewhile I'm here. I love fishing and kayaking here.

Very pretty area! Went there for a hike, was enjoyable! Definitely could use some updating. Fun…read moretime overall.

Paradise public fishing area is a great place for the family to spend time together fishing and…read morecamping. Lots of lakes and ponds to fish. There are also hiking trails.

Spent my college years here skiing, sailing , a great place to get away when you live in Valdosta…read more A few miles south of Valdosta is Twin lakes , which is really a few lakes with the largest getting the all exclusive yacht club. Mind you, there is a limit on the size of craft and there are many types of boats , but the most fun is the snipe racing. I've sailed snipes on and off for my entire life and now have a 50 ft Benneteau in St Thomas, but the surreal calmness and serenity of sailing in a small sail boat in a shallow lake, moss laden trees along the shore is hard to Beat. This is the watering hole for Valdosta and for locals, this is a treasure. Pay a visit and have a picnic .

I really enjoy sailing the Georgia Snipe Championship here every year. It seems like the whole club…read moreis involved in putting on this great regatta. This is a very friendly place to sail.

This is a great state park. It was so nice and clean. The campsites are spaced nicely apart…read more We were in number 18 in loop one which was a pull thru site further back and in the shade. Very nice. There was not many people

This is a very nice state park. Just a caution: In addition to the some poisonous snakes there are…read morealligators there. For bird watchers it is a winter nesting ground for Turkey Vultures.

Lake Frances is a great small lake in Madison, Florida. It is a cool little lake that only enhances…read morethis small town. On my trip here, there were several people walking around the lake. It is not a park necessarily, but rather a park surrounded by residential streets. This is definitely a positive part of Madison, Florida and I am glad that I stumbled on this small, but oh so cool lake.

What a lovely quaint little place to spend your day exercising walking or just relaxing…read moreI love this small hometown and friendly locals and visitors just peaceful and enjoyable people

It's very nice waterfall when there's enough water to actually fall. A cute little park for the…read morekids to play picnic area for parties and a nice walk in the woods to the fall.

Small little Columbia County Park co-managed with Suwannee River Water Management District- this…read morepark has a boardwalk out to view the falls, picnic tables, a playground and a historic building- a church. Parking lot is small- can hold maybe 20 cars, this park is north of Lake City and right off I10. I had read about this little known waterfall recently and when we stopped at a gas station for a pit stop, I saw the sign and off we went! Directions: Travel north on US 41, pass under I-10, turn right on NW Falling Creek Road; travel 1 mile. The park is on the right before crossing the creek. The boardwalk splits at one point for a loop that leads parallel to the creek, while the other (clearly marked Falls with an arrow) leads to overlook the falls. It's only a quarter mile hike in and you will hear the water before you see it. Rusty- dark color water flows down the creek, the limestone rock worn from the water. The forest around is lush and green. The only critters we saw was one turtle, spiders galore and a butterfly. We heard birds- but I didn't spot them. Tiny little pit stop gave me some great photo opportunities! I recommend bug spray if you are heading out!

Great place to go for a walk and experience nature. Plenty of bird watching opportunities, can see…read moreturtles and other wildlife, but they call it Alligator Lake for a reason so be weary of gators along the water

Beautiful lake with a small pier for fishing or whatever. I saw a small gator luckily it kept its…read moredistance. I'd like to go back for a picnic.

This is such a cute place, you'll love it. Not huge but there's lots to see and do. It is well…read moremarked so no problem finding your site. The showers are clean and function well. There's a large pond with friendly ducks and an alligator,which hasn't been seen in awhile. It is clean and well cared for. Easy on/off the highway. Plus a swimming pool. Did I mention the goats? And you can fed them. Yep! It's a great little park. On our list for next time passing through.

I travel full time and Lake Park is one of my favorite campgrounds in the nation. This park has…read moregreat people, not just the owners and staff but the residents as well. This park has an atmosphere that makes me feel at home. This isn't just a spot I park a couple times a year. This is a place I feel at home. All pads are paved. The sites are either pull through or pull forward sites. There is propane on site, a catch and release pond, and a decent pool area. The couple negative reviews here are several years old, before the current owners bought Lake Park Campground.

Nice place! I made a video about it. It is my stuffed star named Starbo's adventure. Check it out…read morehere: https://youtu.be/EAUtMmPxc74

Great park with a nice walking trail around the lake. The views are really nice and there is plenty…read moreof parking. There are also benches for events and it's right next to the Thomasville Rose Garden.

Great getaway location for Family, Friends & Customers. We going for the Spring & Fall bass…read morefishing. This is Southern Hospitality at its finest. KW Beaufort, SC

My sister and I had a wonderful girls trip at the Bed & Breakfast at Live Oak Plantation Lodge. The…read moregrounds were beautiful, the lodge was gorgeous, beds were very comfy, the food was plentiful and super delicious, and the staff was so friendly, helpful, and funny! You should really try the Live Oak Plantation B&B. You will not regret it!!