Reed Bingham Dam - Little River - Cook Co., GA
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The Reed Bingham Dam is located on the Little River in the Reed Bingham State Park. North of GA 37 in Cook Co., GA. $3.00 day use fee.
Waymark Code: WM597P
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2008
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The Reed Bingham Dam is located on the Little River in the Reed Bingham State Park. There is a 375-acre lake behind the dam that is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent.
About the park. (
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Visitors to this scenic park will see an abundance of wildlife, particularly gopher tortoises and "buzzards." During winter, thousands of these large birds, which are actually black vultures and turkey vultures, roost in the trees and soar overhead. Throughout the year, gopher tortoises may be seen digging their dens in the sandy soil. Alligators, bald eagles, the rare limpkin, herons, indigo snakes and many other species also live in this protected park. Two nature trails wind through a cypress swamp and sandhill area, habitats which are representative of southern Georgia. A 375-acre lake is popular with boaters and skiers, and fishing for bass, crappie, catfish and bream is excellent. Reed Bingham is less than six miles from I-75, making it a relaxing stop for travelers. It was named for Amos Reed Bingham, a local citizen who was instrumental in having the park established.
FACILITIES:
1,613 Acres
375-Acre Lake
46 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($22) - cable TV hookups
Pioneer Campground ($20 and up) (organized groups only)
6 Picnic Shelters ($40)
4 Group Shelters (seat 50-120, $50-$200)
Swimming Beach
3 Boat Ramps
Playground
Accessible Fishing Pier
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ACTIVITIES:
Hiking - 7 miles of trails
Boating
Canoe Rental
Fishing - dock, boat rental
Miniature Golf
Bicycle Rental
Pontoon Boat Tours -- call for schedule
Birding -- Buzzard viewing is best in the morning and late afternoon. Best locations are near the bridge and dam in the morning and along the nature trail boardwalk near dusk.