Watson Mill Bridge State Park

Watson Mill Bridge is a covered wooden structure spanning a river at a state park near Comer, Georgia, built with a traditional lattice truss design. The surrounding park provides camping spots, picnic areas, and boat rentals for visitors exploring the grounds.

The bridge was built in 1885 and remains one of the few surviving covered bridges in this region. A former waterway that once powered a textile mill represents the industrial past that shaped the area.

The bridge displays woodworking methods that visitors can observe in its construction details and joinery. These building techniques reflect how people solved engineering problems using locally available materials and hand tools.

The park offers multiple camping options and recreational facilities scattered throughout the grounds for different activity preferences. Visitors should plan activities based on weather, as boating and outdoor meals work best during pleasant conditions.

A long former waterway running through the grounds once channeled water to power a nearby textile factory. Visitors can still trace this industrial waterway today and understand how water power once drove the local economy.

Location: Comer

Inception: 1991

Address: 650 Watson Mill Road Comer, GA 30629

Phone: +17067835349

Website: https://gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

GPS coordinates: 34.02500,-83.07498

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01