Overview
Lumpkin is the county seat of Stewart County in Georgia's Classic Heartland.
2 things to do
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Best things about Lumpkin
Providence Canyon State Park
A 1,061-acre park that includes several canyons and gullies, a result in ways of poor farming practices, described as "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon". The largest canyon is "Grandfather Canyon", which is a half mile long…
Florence Marina State Park
Recreation area along the Chattahoochee River, with boating and swimming amenities. Also nearby is the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge with bird viewing and nature study, though its main access is on the Alabama side no…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Columbus)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CSG Columbus Airport, Columbus — 33 mi away. Directions
- ABY Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany — 50 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 112 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Providence Canyon State Park
- Afternoon Florence Marina State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
The city was named after Wilson Lumpkin, who served two terms as governor of Georgia, and as a U.S. representative and U.S. senator. In 2019, it was home to about 1,300 people.
See
- The Stewart County Courthouse (1923) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Do
Do Providence Canyon State Park
A 1,061-acre park that includes several canyons and gullies, a result in ways of poor farming practices, described as "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon". The largest canyon is "Grandfather Canyon", which is a half mile long, 300 feet wide and 150 feet deep. The park protects the largest natural collection of the rare "Plumleaf Azalea" in the world.
Sleep
Providence Canyon State Park has a few "pioneer" campsites, and Florence Marina State Park has a designated campground.
Nearby
Eufaula
City / town · 10 listings · 24 mi away
Columbus
City / town · 35 listings · 31 mi away
Americus
City / town · 5 listings · 33 mi away
Albany
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Auburn
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Warm Springs
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Tuskegee
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Cordele
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