East Bank Shelter (GA)
East Bank Shelter (GA)
Part of Walter F. George Lake
Overview
East Bank Park is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Georgia border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
Boating, swimming, fishing and camping are popular activities.
Facilities
Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, pinic tables, boat ramp, playground, group shelter and the phenomenon trail.
Natural Features
Walter F. George Lake, sometimes called Lake Eufaula, stretches 85 miles up the Chattahoochee River. Visitors come to relax and play among the natural beauty of the area.
The lands surrounding the lake are forested with dense stands of mixed hardwoods. A wide variety of wildlife is commonly seen, including waterfowl, deer, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, hawks, bobcats and dozens of species of songbirds.
Recreation
The Chattahoochie River lakes are an angler's paradise, where largemouth bass, white bass, hybrids, crappie, channel catfish and bream are found. The lake's 640 miles of shoreline offer many excellent locations for bank fishing, and a boat ramp is conveniently located nearby.
The lake and its surrounding forests provide a great locale for hiking, hunting or simply observing wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The historic towns of Eufaula, Alabama and Cuthbert, Georgia are nearby. Eufaula boasts more than 20 structures and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Beautiful antebellum mansions are located throughout both towns.
Important Notices
No alcoholic beverages in the park.
Only registered and insured vehicles allowed inside the park. No off-road vehicles of any kind.
No swimming
Special events including, but not limited to, water carnivals, boat regattas, fishing tournaments, music festivals, dramatic presentations or other special recreation programs are prohibited unless written permission has been granted by the Resource Management Office. 229-768-2516
No inflatable play structures allowed (Bouncy House or Water Slide).
No DJ equipment or public address systems.
Directions
<p>From Fort Gaines, Georgia, follow State Route 39 north for 2.5 miles. Follow signs to park that will be on the left.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 229-768-2516
427 Eufaula Rd.Fort Gaines, GA 39851 427 Eufaula Rd.
Ft. Gaines , GA 39851
