Jack Hill State Park, formerly named Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park, is a
Georgia
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state park
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located in
Reidsville, a city on Georgia's
coastal plain
A coastal plain is flat, low-lying land adjacent to a sea coast. A fall line commonly marks the border between a coastal plain and a piedmont area. Some of the largest coastal plains are in Alaska and the southeastern United States. The Gulf Co ...
region. The park is known for having a dramatic history, having been previously under water for nearly 20 million years. Until about 1 million years ago, the area was very similar to the dense jungles and plains of Africa. The park was named for the nearby
Altamaha River
The Altamaha River is a major river in the U.S. state of Georgia. It flows generally eastward for 137 miles (220 km) from its origin at the confluence of the Oconee River and Ocmulgee River towards the Atlantic Ocean, where it empties ...
and the park's nearly extinct ''
Gordonia'' Tree. The park contains a lake stocked with fish, as well as a 9-hole golf course, named Brazell's Creek, which has recently been upgraded to 18 holes.
In 2020, the park was renamed from Gordonia-Alatamaha to
Jack Hill, honoring the late Georgia senator who did much for the community. Hill was instrumental in bringing many facilities to the park, including its group shelter, cabins, splash pad, expanded golf course and more.
Facilities
*26 Tent/Trailer/
RV Sites
*8 Cottages
1 Walk-In Campsite
*18-Hole
Golf Course
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Water Pad
*4 Picnic Shelters
*1 Group Shelter
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Miniature Golf Course
*Pedal Boat, Aquacycle and Paddleboard Rental
*Fishing Boat Rental
Annual events
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Golf Tournament
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References
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Georgia State Parks
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State parks of Georgia (U.S. state)
Protected areas of Tattnall County, Georgia