Providence Canyon State Park
Lumpkin, GA
Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon”: gullies up to 150 feet deep, eroded into pink, orange and purple soils after poor farming in the 1800s. Rim views from the parking lot; the canyon floor trail is often muddy.
- Nearest town
- Lumpkin, GA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 32.0675, -84.9110
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and September. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Featured in these trip guides
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Clay CosmosCampsite0 mi from Providence Canyon State ParkElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
- Camp David RV ResortMotorhome stopover22 mi from Providence Canyon State Park · 43 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Bluff Creek CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Providence Canyon State Park
- Pataula RV ParkCampsite24 mi from Providence Canyon State ParkCaravans
All campsites in Georgia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Providence Canyon State Park?
Providence Canyon State Park is in Lumpkin, GA, at GPS 32.0675, -84.9110. It is about 30 mi from Plains.
Can you camp near Providence Canyon State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Clay Cosmos, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Providence Canyon State Park?
Providence Canyon State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southwest Georgia: Warm Springs, Providence Canyon and Plains.
What is there to see near Providence Canyon State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (30 mi), Andersonville National Historic Site (47 mi), Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (53 mi) and Roosevelt’s Little White House (58 mi).
When is the best time to visit Providence Canyon State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)