Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge - McRae-Helena, GA

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Barry Fleming

We were Hurricane Milton refugees from Venice, FL. Chose the property based upon the 3-Star rating and the (obviously faked) glowing reviews. This place had its heyday probably 20+ years ago, but it's been left to rot for the most part - budget (State?) favoritism applied to the golf course facilities it appears. The spotty WiFi (unsecured) didn't allow me to work. Very disappointing. And not cheap! I blame mismanagement by "Coral Hospitality" - the hospitality group responsible for guest experience at the property. If you're gonna tout yourself as a destination resort (it's in the middle of nowhere), then you had better deliver.

Neil Macali

I should’ve known from the start this lodge was not going to be a good experience. I asked for an early check-in and they said it was not possible when I got there. The place was basically empty but I was still told I’d have to wait until three to check in. At 2:30 I asked again and they finally let me check in. I went to the restaurant and was told there was only a buffet for lunch. I asked about dinner and they said they don’t serve anything but pizza on Sunday. I was told the bike rental was free, but the bikes they had were poor repair and dangerous. (Bad brakes and low tire pressure) I went to take a shower but didn’t get any hot water. I called and they said to leave it on. I had to leave it on for over 20 minutes to get any hot water. On Sunday I asked about pool hours and was told “sunrise to sunset.” On Monday I went out to use pool and spent five minutes trying to open the gate until somebody came out and told me that the pool was closed on Mondays due to chemical maintenance. Finally the tennis courts were nothing but a dirt pile. Find another place to stay if you are in the area.

Julia Telmanik

First RV trip and this place was fantastic! My husband and I agreed that 5 days just wasn't enough because we were having such a great time. Our little one loved the playground and trick or treating. The campground is clean. fun stuff for all ages and different interests and everyone there was so friendly! We will be back as soon as possible.

Claude & Nancy Adkins

I had to stop here to get a day pass to go through the park cute little park until you get to one area of it there was no close gate there was no railing going across the road to tell you you could not go in that area and the area was to the beach and boat dock well I stopped to read the historic sign inside that area where the boat dock and Beach was and I had a gentleman walk up to me and tell me the areas closed and I said there's nothing to say that he says there's signs I said the signs are over in the grass they're not blocking the road The gate was wide open and you can see by the pictures that I have included that indeed the area closed signs were over off the road in the grassy area and that the main gate down that road was wide open The employees there are just plain rude I have never ran into a state park that 95% of them are rude and I didn't understand that there was no need for it All I was doing was driving through taking a look and stop dorita historic sign about wide beach was named after who it was and it was quite interesting to learn the historic part of it it dealt with the first the gentleman that created the first bottling plants for Coca-Cola in that area so that's kind of historic and my opinion It should require a moment of reading and if you don't want somebody down there put today on gate up or put the road closed sign out there that blocks the road!!!

CHAOSNCHECK T

Middle of the week stop for just one night. Got a pull in site in the upper loop and it was GREAT. There was only one other camper nearby - we had the entire upper loop to ourselves. BRAND new bath house and it was nice. Our site was gravel with full hook ups but with Verizon we had 1-2 bars. Did hike over to the water and around the park and it was so quiet but the host family said they normally fill up on the weekends. I'm sure they do. Went over to the lodge and had dinner (tuna melt sandwiches) at the Fairway Cafe and they were good. Cost was reasonable. Check in was a breeze, nice staff. Wish we had stayed longer as we wanted to hike the trails. We camped at Little Ocmulgee State Park in a Travel Trailer.

Mac McCormick III

It was a good place to rest and relax away from an urban area. The lodge rooms were on a par with hotel rooms, with the exception of weak water pressure in the sink and shower and the lack of a microwave (there was one nearby in the room with the ice machine and drink/snack machines). The Lodge has a pool and restaurant/bar that's open in the afternoon/evenings (closed on Sundays). The park has a lake, a nature trail, and a playground and splash pad for the kids. If you're into golf, it also has a golf course.

Shawn Toole

If you were under the age of 55, do not waste your time. This is a State Park only and name, it’s actually just a golf course. The welcome center and convention area is terribly out of date and looks like a slightly newer version of a motel six. We did not stay to eat the food however, they were an off a lot of people going to it, I assume it is good. The golf course was completely slammed. Full with about 200 old men playing golf. Never saw anyone under the age of 40. I am not being disrespectful. It was just very odd.

We could not find the Cabins to do a review. They seem to be hidden somewhere within the RV camp lot.. We will not go back. Have no interest in the state park does not seem to offer much of anything other than golf.