Travel As You Go | Providence Canyon State Park | One of most visited State Parks

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Providence Canyon State Park

visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of georgia?s ?little grand canyon.? colorful wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil, make a beautiful natural painting at this unique park. the rare plumleaf azalea grows only in this region and blooms during july and august when most azaleas have lost their color. visitors can enjoy views of the canyons from the rim trail, and backpackers who set off before 4 p.m. can stay overnight along the backcountry trail. camping and cottages are available nearby at florence marina state park on beautiful lake walter f. george. a visitor center explains how the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 1800s.

Wikipedia Summary
Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area is a 1,003-acre (405.90 ha) Georgia state park located in Stewart County in southwest Georgia, United States. The park contains Providence Canyon, which is sometimes called Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon". It is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. It is also home to the very rare plumleaf azalea. One of the more unusual attractions of the state park is an abandoned homestead including nearly a dozen rusty, 1950s-era cars and trucks. Due to the environmental damage that removing the vehicles would cause, park officials have decided to leave them alone.

Direction
Located 7 miles west of Lumpkin on Ga. Hwy. 39C.