F. D. Roosevelt State Park

The 9,049-acre park contains more than 40 miles of trails through mountain terrain, forests, creeks, and small waterfalls at 80 miles southwest of Atlanta.

President Franklin D Roosevelt frequented Dowdell's Knob during the 1920s and 1930s, where he contemplated national matters while seeking relief from polio at local springs.

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 provides 109 tent sites, 21 backcountry camping areas, rental cottages, two lakes for fishing, and horseback riding facilities with guided trail experiences.

A life-size bronze sculpture of President Roosevelt sits permanently at Dowdell's Knob, marking the spot where he spent time reflecting on global affairs.

Location: Harris County

Inception: 1934

Architectural style: American Craftsman, National Park Service rustic

Website: https://gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt

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

Phone: +17066634858

Website: https://gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt

GPS coordinates: 32.83753,-84.81562

Latest update: May 19, 2025 21:20