F. D. Roosevelt State Park

F.D. Roosevelt State Park is a state park and historic district in Pine Mountain, roughly 80 miles southwest of Atlanta. The grounds contain over 40 miles of trails through mountain terrain, forests, creeks, and small waterfalls, with two lakes for fishing and horseback riding facilities.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited Dowdell's Knob during the 1920s and 1930s seeking relief from polio at local springs while reflecting on national affairs. The Civilian Conservation Corps later built numerous structures here in American Craftsman and National Park Service rustic styles during the Great Depression era.

The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed numerous buildings in American Craftsman and National Park Service rustic styles during the Great Depression, including cottages and a spring-fed pool.

The park offers 109 tent sites, 21 backcountry camping areas, rental cottages, and two lakes for fishing alongside horseback riding with guided experiences. Trails vary in difficulty by season, so bring comfortable shoes and water, and plan for changes in weather conditions throughout the day.

A life-size bronze sculpture of the President sits permanently at Dowdell's Knob, marking where he spent quiet time thinking about world affairs. The statue stands as a simple but thoughtful memorial showing how this spot became woven into American history.

Location: Harris County

Inception: 1934

Architectural style: American Craftsman, National Park Service rustic

Address: 2970 Georgia Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822

Phone: +17066634858

Website: https://gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt

GPS coordinates: 32.83753,-84.81562

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:55