Camping, Fishing and a Bit of History

Fishing guides and bait shops dot the shoreline and provide expert advice about catching that big fish or exploring nature. Camping and cabins offer shoreline getaways. Boaters can navigate the channels to discover wildlife and fine fishing locations. Regional and national bass tournaments are frequently held at Lake Seminole.

Seminole State Park offers cabins, picnic areas, boat ramps, paddleboat and canoe rentals and 2.2 miles of nature trails for hiking. The park, open all year, also has miniature golf and is frequently the site of family reunions.

During the Colonial period, the fortification at Fort Scott was the Southwest corner of the United States. The fort no longer exists because of the creation of Lake Seminole; it’s located on the bottom of the lake.

One of the earliest powerhouses in the state, originally operated by Bainbridge Power and Light, is located on the Spring Creek arm of the lake. It is now abandoned

Special Features and Attractions

Shopping, Restaurants and Festivals
Nearby towns of Donalsonville and Bainbridge provide lodging, restaurant, antiques, shopping and family events throughout the year.

Bainbridge hosts outdoor concerts and many festivals during the year including Riverside Artsfest: A Celebration of Arts in March and the Bainbridge Bikefest in September. During the warmer months, Bainbridge’s Earl May Boat Basin on the Flint River is the site of the River Music Concert Series. The Candlelight Christmas Walk on the first Thursday in December tours local historic homes with music at every stop. It ends up in the newly renovated downtown square. The historic Bon Air Hotel was recently restored to its original splendor.

Donalsonville is steeped in history and its downtown offers shopping, antiquing and more at its recently renovated downtown and historic district. Its 550 acres include 48 buildings and seven structures. Donalsonville is the site of the annual PRAC Rodeo in April and the Harvest Festival on the third weekend in October.