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Cordele KOA
- 373 Rockhouse Road East
- Cordele, GA 31015
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You'll get a true taste of Georgia at this campground, shaded by mature pecan and pine trees and just 4 miles from quaint, historic Cordele, the watermelon capital of the world.
Experience big rig pull through sites at this campground, shaded by mature pecan and pine trees and just 4 miles from quaint, historic Cordele, the watermelon capital of the world. Enjoy local melons from the campground store in late June. With the campground's convenient location off I-75, you have easy access to many area attractions. Head for sparkling Lake Blackshear, an 8,700-acre boating, fishing and waterskiing haven. Hop on the SAM Shortline train to visit President Jimmy Carter's former campaign headquarters in Plains and his boyhood home in Archery. You'll pass fanciful Victorian architecture at Americus, once a bustling cotton exchange. The Andersonville National Historic Site, the location of the Confederate prison camp, lies 40 miles west.
Campground Activities
Golf
Several courses including: Cordele-Crisp Municipal Golf Course (oldest in the region, Par 71), Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park (18-hole championship public course), Lake Blackshear Golf and Country Club (18-hole, Par 72), Pine Hills Country Club (18-hole semi-private championship course), Eagles Golf (our latest Custom Golf Club Outlet, offers lighted driving range with professional instruction that has guaranteed results for any golfer).
Shopping
There are many specialty shops in the area.
Local Attractions
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
The Georgia Veterans Memorial state park is open from 7 am to 10 pm. Two museums are located within the park. The indoor museum houses exhibits which interpret military actions from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The outdoor museum houses aircraft, armored vehicles and guns from World War I through Vietnam. The park also features an 18-hole golf course, 7,000 acre Lake Blackshear, and a new conference retreat center. Activities include model airplane flying, boating and waterskiing (private boats permitted), and fishing (bass, crappie, catfish and bream). Annual events include an Easter Egg Hunt, Memorial Day Celebration, Independence Day Celebration, Veterans Day Ceremony and Artifact Identification Day.
Phone: (229) 276-2371
Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA 31015
Cordele-Crisp County
Our county is the watermelon capital of the world!
Lake Blackshear
Touching five counties and covering some 8,700 acres, Lake Blackshear is a natural habitat for many species of fish and wildlife. From fishing to boating and water-skiing, the outdoor enthusiast will find entertainment year-round.
The Andersonville Trail
The Andersonville trail offers a sampling of antique shops, museums, historic homes, and local southern fare. The centerpiece of the driving tour is the Andersonville National Historic Site, the location of a Confederate prison where 13,000 Union soldiers died. It is also home to an active National Cemetery for all prisoners of war throughout our nation’s history.
Walking tour of Historic Downtown Cordele
Sam Shortline
Climb aboard the new southwest Georgia excursion train to discover the real Georgia! Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you will enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excitement of today's South. While the SAM shortline travels past pecan groves and scenic country farms, it stops in four towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants and shopping. You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day.
1-800-864-7275
Georgia Vets Memorial Golf Course
The Georgia Vets Memorial Golf Course is located 10 miles west of Cordele off I-75 at exit 101. Call for tee times, (229) 276-2377.
Andersonville Civil War Prison and National Cemetery
Admission Free, open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Approximately 40 miles West of Cordele.
Westville
Westville is Georgia's working 1850's town. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 pm. MLK Drive, Lumpkin GA. (888) 733-1850
Agrirama - Georgia's Living History Museum
You will see men & women performing daily tasks as their ancestors did over 100 years ago. Come for a visit to the past at this living history museum. Located at I-75 at Exit 63B, Tifton, GA. (239) 386-3344.
Habitat for Humanity International
Visit Habitat for Humanity's Global Village and Discovery Center.
Plains Georgia
Plains, Georgia is the home of President Jimmy Carter. Stop in for a visit!
Strawberry Time
Three convenient locations offer beautiful country settings and a relaxed atmosphere. Main location is in Ashburn, GA and offers fresh sweet and juicy strawberries covering 2 acres, playground for the kids, picnic area, restrooms, ice cream, lemonade, hanging baskets and bedding plants, and a genuine Farm Market (vegetables, jam, jellies, goodies).
Upcoming Events
Kiwanis Talent Showcase
March
Fireant Festival
March
Grits Festival
April
Sailplane competition
May - June
Watermelon Days Festival
June - July
Big Pig Jig
October
Downtown Christmas parade
December
