Little Ocmulgee State Park

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Wishing you a safe and healthy 2021!

Santa and Dasher are making s'mores while waiting on folks to come through Sparkle in the Park! The lights will be on every day from now until January 3rd.

Sparkle in the Park has started for the weekend! Come visit us and enjoy the magical lights at Little O. Just put 80 Live Oak Trail, Mc Rae - Helena in your GPS... and make your way to us! Put some hot chocolate in your thermos, pack some sugar cookies and get the Christmas spirit in this cold, winter weather. We have several good photo spots to capture your memories in our wonderland. (Please share those pictures with us. We love to see our visitors having fun!) #SparkleInThePark #littleocmulgeestatepark #FriendsofLittleOcmulgeeStatePark See more

Once the holiday season is over, it's time to plan that winter getaway. Consider staying at Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge this winter for a short winter getaway. Golf, putt putt, hiking, fishing and other activities are available all year long. https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/#go

Has the North Pole relocated to Little O? There's an elf village complete with the Northern lights in the park.

Little O is all lit up! A few new lights and displays this weekend, also. #littleocmulgeestatepark #SparkleInThePark

Newest addition to Sparkle in the Park - photo op booths! Can't wait to see all the pictures taken here. Thanks to Donna Aldridge for making the cutouts and to Friends member Doyle Selph for making the booths. #SparkleInThePark #littleocmulgeestatepark

Sunsets are better at Little O.

The lights are on - Sparkle in the Park has begun for the weekend! #SparkleInThePark #littleocmulgeestatepark

A big THANK YOU to all who came out to see our lights this holiday weekend. We had some missteps on Thursday, but got them worked out by Friday night. We will... do it all again this coming weekend, December 4th, 5th and 6th. Unfortunately, we lost a couple of inflatables but will have some to replace them by the weekend. Come see us and please share your pictures with us on this page or the Little Ocmulgee State Park page. We would love to see them. If you are on Instagram, please use the hashtags #sparkleinthepark and #littleocmulgeestatepark. See more

A lovely place to take selfies. #SparkleInThePark #littleocmulgeestatepark

These nice folks drove a couple of hours to see the Sparkle in the Park.

Just a few rules and suggestions for seeing the Christmas lights at Little O: 1. Please follow the map below for viewing the displays. Traffic needs to flow to... the right to alleviate congestion and for safety concerns. 2. Parking in the large parking lot across from the campground and walking the path through the displays is the best option for those that can do so. Remember to wear something reflective so that drivers can see you as you are walking the roads. 3. Obey the speed limit through the park. The park limit is 5mph. Going slower through the displays is even better. 4. ***PLEASE WATCH FOR FOLKS WALKING*** 5. Remember to maintain social distancing between you and others enjoying the lights. 6. There are lights and a display located at the beach area, also. This is a new venture for us and we are learning as we go. Timers and blowups work well in perfect conditions. Weather and excess lights can cause malfunctions in both. We are trying to stay ahead of the problems but they catch us unaware sometimes. Come visit us and enjoy the volunteer work done by the Friends Chapter members to put a little sparkle and light in the park and 2020. Thank you to everyone that comes out to support us and our park. We are hoping that we will be able to do our lighted boardwalk next year and have Santa Claus again.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Tomorrow night Sparkle in the Park will be ready. Enjoy the lights and magic of the Christmas season at Little O each weekend through January 3rd. Drive around the park or walk it. Feel free to take pictures with the displays and share them using the hashtag #littleocmulgeestatepark.

Saturday afternoon view.

A quick note to say, thank you for your service.

The fairways are calling your name! Head down to McRae to play at the Wallace Adams Golf Course - one of Georgia's hidden gems. Book a tee time online for more convenience. https://little-ocmulgee-golf-course.book.teeitup.golf/

Along the lakeshore at Little O.

Set up your hunting headquarters with us. Big game is in season in South Georgia. While there is no hunting within Little Omculgee State Park, we are surrounding by both public and private hunting grounds. Now through February 28, 2021, book a Lodge Room for $59 or Campsite for $30. https://us01.iqwebbook.com/LOSPGA299/~/?coupon=HUNTCLUB

Diamonds on the water at the jewel of Central Georgia...Little O!

Unfortunately, we will not be having our usual Halloween activities in 2020. We will miss seeing all of our friends that we have made over the last several yea...rs. Our haunted trail and movies under the stars have been attended by locals and visitors alike, making it one of our largest events each year. Hopefully, we will be back in full swing next year. See more

Please be in prayer for Friends member Connie Spires. She had a hip replacement done earlier in the year that went awry, causing her to have a second one done i...n a few days time. An infection caused a third surgery. She has been healing well but had a fall yesterday. The fall dislocated her replaced hip and she will be having a fourth surgery and another hip replacement on Monday or Tuesday. Connie is a wonderful woman and an asset to our chapter. We love you Connie and send get well wishes to you. See more

Welcoming Fall with a few decorations to celebrate the season. It's camping, hiking, golfing, and picnicking weather y'all. Enjoy it all at Little O!

Waiting to say I Do? Consider a small ceremony at the country club style lodge of Little Omculgee State Park & Lodge. Call Katelyn today to start making arrangements! https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/meetings-weddings/

Good morning, Friends of LOSP! Welcome to another episode of Wildlife Wednesday. Today’s spotlight is on the state mammal of Georgia, the White-tailed Deer. ...White-tailed deer range throughout Georgia - from forests to coastal marshes. These beautiful deer have a reddish-brown coat in summer that turns grayish brown in winter. The white underside of the deer's tail is used to flash warnings and waves while deer run. They usually range in weight from 70 to 250 pounds in Georgia. An animal of incredible beauty and power, white-tailed deer can run up to 40 miles per hour, jump 9-foot fences, and swim 13 miles per hour. White-tailed deer are herbivores, munching on leaves, buds, twigs, and a wide variety of plants. They also eat acorns, fruits, mushrooms, and agricultural crops like alfalfa, corn, and soybeans. Bucks, male deer, will rub their antlers on small saplings to mark their territory. Many of these rubs can be seen near the trails at the park. Early hikers will often find the distinctive cloven hoof prints of deer on the trails also. The deer population at Little O is very prolific. They are often spotted crossing the road to the lodge, on the golf course, and in the woods along the road to the boat ramp/beach. Sometimes they wander into the campground! The wildlife viewing area across from the kiosk at the entrance to the park is a particularly good spot to catch site of these wary creatures. This photo was taken there by Friends of Little Ocmulgee State Park member George Combes at the end of August.

Good morning! It's Take a Hike Tuesday at Little O! Prickly Pear (or Devil's Tongue) grows along the trails of the park in well drained areas. These cacti fo...rm an open, low-growing mat of flattened stems, also called pads. The cactus spines are modified leaves. In spring the pads of eastern prickly pear stand upright but seem to deflate as winter approaches giving a stand of the cactus a withered, flat-growing appearance. Its flowers are yellow petals, often with orange-red throats, developing into pale magenta fruits by autumn. They can be the bane of dog paws, so keep your pets on the trail to avoid a painful experience for our furbuddies. The flowers are pretty though! Enjoy a day of social distancing and fresh air on the trails of Little Ocmulgee State Park. These cooler temperatures make hikes more enjoyable!

Hello, Friends of LOSP! Welcome to Membership Monday! Friends of Little Ocmulgee wants to celebrate you this Labor Day with exclusive savings on a Friends me...mbership. Enjoy 15% off an Adventurer, a Supporter, or a Sustainer membership now through September 30, 2020. Use code LITTLEO20 to receive 15% off your purchase. This offer is only available online and discounts CAN NOT be applied to senior or military rates. Summer may be ending but this sale is heating up! Start your adventures today at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Visit friendsofgastateparks.org to purchase your membership today! Today’s highlighted level is the Supporter. See more

What a beautiful picture! Thank you Windi for sharing!

Welcome to Wildlife Wednesday! Today we are highlighting the raccoon. Little Ocmulgee State Park has a large population of raccoons. They are round, furry cre...atures with bushy tales and dark markings around their eyes. These markings are referred to as masks and are one of the reasons they are called bandits. They can grow to be as big as small dogs, up to 37 tall and weighing as much as 23lbs. Raccoons are omnivores, meaning they eat meat and vegetation. They are not above eating vegetables out of our gardens and trash from our trash bins. Their nimble, almost hand like paws are well suited for opening trash cans and tearing into packaging. They are nocturnal creatures and do their foraging at night as a rule. Campers need to be aware and make sure not to leave food outside. Although they are cute, raccoons can be quite ferocious. Never attempt to pet one. They are also known carriers of rabies. Usually daytime sightings of the masked bandits are a sign of a sick animal. However, mother raccoons with babies have been known to forage during the daytime hours. While visiting Little O, watch for these critters and perhaps get a photo of one or two. Be on the lookout for the albino raccoon that wanders the grounds of the park.

Good afternoon, Friends of LOSP! Today is Take a Hike Tuesday. We will share a picture that we have taken on the trails of Little O. If you have taken any, p...lease share one in the comments. There are many diverse ecosystems on the trails at the park. What is your favorite spot out there? We love every inch, but the boardwalk into the cypress swamp is definitely one of our favorites! See more

Good morning, Friends of LOSP! Welcome to Membership Monday! Friends of Little Ocmulgee wants to celebrate you this Labor Day with exclusive savings on a Fri...ends membership. Enjoy 15% off an Adventurer, a Supporter, or a Sustainer membership now through September 30, 2020. Use code LITTLEO20 to receive 15% off your purchase. This offer is only available online and discounts CAN NOT be applied to senior or military rates. Summer may be ending but this sale is heating up! Start your adventures today at Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites. Visit friendsofgastateparks.org to purchase your membership today! You may ask what the difference is between the Annual ParkPass and the Friends Membership. The GA State ParkPass covers parking in any Georgia State Park, but that is all it includes. There are no additional benefits. With a Friends of GA State Parks and Historic Sites membership, however, you not only get an annual parking pass(es), but you get additional benefits depending on the level of membership you choose. Get outdoors and social distance in the sunshine and fresh air at a Georgia State Park! Today’s highlighted level is the Adventurer.

Deep in the Georgia woods, far from distractions but outfitted with the latest technology, the conference and resort facilities at the Little Ocmulgee Lodge are ideal for corporate functions, group meetings and special gatherings like weddings or family reunions. https://www.littleocmulgeelodge.com/meetings-weddings/

Looking for fun family time? Maybe a little solitary walk for reflection? Or perhaps you like to paddle out on a lake or drop a hook to catch a fish? All this and more is available at Little O. Great campground, large lake, miniature golf course, beautiful walking trails, and the cool and refreshing splash pad. Come on out and enjoy what Wheeler/Telfair county has to offer at this gem of a state park. There's also a challenging golf course, a recently upgraded and renovated lodge, and several cottages that overlook the lovely lake. Fresh air and the opportunity to social distance awaits. $5 park pass required.

The lake and beach are looking inviting on this August morning. Fishing and swimming are great social distancing activities. $5 per carload parking pass is a good deal for a day of fun.

The Splash Pad is now open at Little Ocmulgee State Park. It will stay open daily from 11am to 4pm as long as patrons to the park adhere to all social distancing rules. Please look out for signs giving instructions on how many guests can be at the splash pad at one time.

We are so proud of "our" graduates in the class of 2020. These three young folks have been involved in our chapter for many years and we appreciate them so muc...h. Hunter Horne, Justin Woods, and Shelby Massey, we have enjoyed watching you grow into fine young men and women. It's so refreshing to see the younger generation giving their time and energy to volunteer work. Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors. See more

A little trail maintenance and cleanup today. Our beautiful trails offer many different ecosystems, with a variety of lovey flora. Share your trail pictures on our Little Ocmulgee State Park page.

It's time to get out and play some golf! Join us at Little Ocmulgee's Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Course for a round of golf! Book your tee time online for more convenience. https://little-ocmulgee-golf-course.play.teeitup.com/

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, our newly renovated lodge is accepting new reservations starting Thursday, May 21, 2020. The Fairway Grill restaurant will also re-open at that time. Make plans to spend your holiday weekend on the lake at Little Ocmulgee State Park! https://us01.iqwebbook.com/LOSPGA299/~/

Looking for outdoor recreation that allows for #socialdistancing? Book a tee time at Little Ocmulgee's Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Course. Tee times start as low as $20. https://little-ocmulgee-golf-course.play.teeitup.com/

It's #TravelTuesday which makes it the perfect time to start researching future travel plans. Maybe a golf retreat to South Georgia. ;)

We need everyone’s help in social distancing. If you choose to go outdoors, please consider staying close to your community and visiting a local park. Traveling longer distances to Georgia’s most well-known state parks is not recommended. However, this is a good time to explore our website and start planning future campouts, vacations, family reunions, fishing trips, golf retreats and other getaways. #walkinthepark #gawalkinthepark #traveltomorrow https://littleocmulgeelodge.com

For this #TBT we're reminded of when our friends @ilovervlife came by 4 years ago in April and took viewers on a tour of the park and campgrounds. RV Sites are still available to rent today if you want to take a couple days and escape into nature. Playground equipment and other amenities are not available unfortunately. #walkinthepark #gawalkinthepark https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5cQKM7ByYo

We are strongly encouraging all of our park visitors to practice #socialdistancing while enjoying the park. Here are a few tips. #walkinthepark #gawalkinthepark

On this #wackywednesday we're reminded of when PEP THE PANDA got a putting lesson at Little Ocmulgee's Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Course. What kind of wildlife do you see out on the golf course? Share photos if you have them. #walkinthepark #gawalkinthepark

Do you travel with your pup? This #tongueouttuesday, share with us a photo of your pooch enjoying time in the park with you. #walkinthepark #gawalkinthepark

During this difficult time, being in nature can be especially comforting. Per Gov. Brian Kemp’s Executive Order, outdoor activity is identified as an essential activity, as long as visitors follow CDC social-distancing guidelines. With over 1,300 acres of beautiful south Georgia wilderness including the Little Ocmulgee Lake, we believe Little Ocmulgee State Park can provide a much-needed refuge and remains open including trails, the golf course, campgrounds and the lake. Visitor centers, playgrounds and some other amenities are closed. For the latest details, visit GaStateParks.org/alerts.

We have canceled our It Takes a Village event we had scheduled for May 2. There are just too many unknowns at this time to keep it on the calendar. We hope to reschedule the event for sometime in the fall, so stay tuned!

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge has temporarily suspended operations of the Lodge and Cabins thru May 31, 2020 for the good of its guests, employee and community. These areas of the resort remain open to the public: Campgrounds State Park... Golf Course We will continue to support our employees, guests and community in every way we can during this period and look forward to welcoming back our wonderful guests in the very near future. We continue to take reservations for stays starting on June 1, 2020.

Out of an abundance of caution and concern, we regret to inform you that we are cancelling our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Thank you for understanding.

Our golf tournament is full!! Thank you to all those coming to participate in our tourney and support our efforts in raising money to put on programs at Little... Ocmulgee State Park. We look forward to seeing everyone Saturday morning. Shotgun start is at 8:30. We will be set up at 7:30 to start checking everyone in. Lunch will be ready starting at 11am. Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, pickles, and cake is on the menu and included in your tournament registration. See more

I have just been informed that the fax number on the registration form for the golf tournament is not working. If you need to fax your form to us, please send ...it to 229-868-3007 NOT the number on the forms. (Forms sent out after today will have the correct number on them.) Thanks to all who have signed up for our tourney. Our numbers are growing and we are truly grateful. We still have some available slots so come play with us! See more

Download this form, fill it out, and get it back to by March 4th! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's tournament.

Time is quickly approaching for our tournament. Gary at the golf course has reminded us that he needs the names and pairings for the tournament by at least 3 days out. We have had lots of interest and oral commitments but we really need it on paper. Looking forward to seeing you all!

With the average temperature this time of year close to 70, it's the perfect time to plan a golf escape. Check out our tee time special rates online for Little Ocmulgee's Wallace Adams Memorial Golf Course

Calling all volunteers and wannabes! We will hold our February meeting tonight at the lodge at 6:30.

Just a beautiful January day at Little O. Feels like Spring. Come enjoy the views and all the amenities offered by our gorgeous park.