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Providence Canyon State Park
- Established
- 1971
- Acreage
- 1,003 · 1,003 acres; designated state park in 1971 (sometimes cited 1970/conservation area)
- Location
- Stewart County, GA near Lumpkin (southwest Georgia)
- Key features
- Sixteen massive canyons up to 150 ft deep with 43 colors of soil exposed; pioneer-era homestead ruins; rare plumleaf azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium); 'Little Grand Canyon' overlook
- Activities
- Hiking the Canyon Loop and Backcountry trails, backcountry camping, photography, picnicking, ranger-led tours, wildflower viewing
- Notable
- Considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia; the canyons were carved by erosion from poor farming practices in the 19th century
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Source: gastateparks.org · 2026-05-09