Hunting
Many fine plantations are scattered throughout Mitchell County. Quail Days opens up some of Mitchell Counties finest private hunting areas to benefit local charities during winter hunting months. Quail, deer, pheasant hunting, and more can be found in Mitchell County.
Plantations
Covey Rise Plantation
Quail Hunting, Fishing, Lodge
www.coveyrise.com
3929 River Rd., Camilla GA 31730
Open for Quail Season
Contact (229) 336-8600 or (229) 336-5413
Federwild Plantation
Quail, Duck, Pheasant, Hungarian Partridge, Dove, & Deer Hunts. Horses available for Quail hunting. Lodge & Catering available for event & social activities. www.federwildplantation.org
4560 Hwy 65, Pelham GA 31779
Contact (229) 227-6093 or (229) 294-7325
Rio Piedra Plantation
Quail hunting, Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge
www.riopiedraplantation.com
5749 S Turkey Road, Camilla GA 31730
Open for Quail Season
Contact 1-800-538-8559 or (229) 336-1677
Riverview Plantation
Quail Hunting, Fishing, Pro Shop, Lodges
www.riverviewquailhunting.com
11991 Riverview Road, Camilla GA 31730
Open for Quail Season
Contact (229) 294-4904
Fishing & Boating
Mitchell County has developed the Flint River Park in north Mitchell County. This 16 acre park has a breathtaking view of the Flint River with campsites on the river. Great area for fishing, bird watching, or a relaxing picnic. Kayaking and canoeing down the Flint River is available as well as fishing trips with professional guides. Contact the Flint River Outpost at (229) 669-3162 or go to our Flint River Park page.
There are two more access points for great fishing on the Flint River, the Newton Boat Landing, just off GA. Hwy 37 and the Vada Boat Landing, located at the most southwestern point of Mitchell County, just off GA. Hwy 311.
Covey Rise Plantation
Quail Hunting, Fishing, Lodge
www.coveyrise.com
3929 River Rd., Camilla, GA 31730
Contact - Robin Singletary (229) 336-8600
Riverview Plantation
Quail Hunting, Fishing, Pro Shop, Lodges
www.riverviewquailhunting.com
11991 Riverview Road, Camilla, GA 31730
Contact - Cader Cox III (229) 294-4904
Golf
Pinecrest Golf Course & Country Club
Pinecrest is a semiprivate, 9 hole golf course with a pro shop, and pool. Clubhouse may be rented for private functions.
Open 7 days a week, 9 am till dark
2415 Old Georgia Hwy 3, Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-8525
Other area golf courses: www.georgia.org
Eco-Tourism
Glass Enterprises Gator Houses
One the the largest alligator farms in Georgia.
Open by appointment only to group or school tours.
For more information contact - Mark Glass (229) 336-9325
JET Farms
This private farm is open to group or school tours.
Call for information on seasons and availability.
Contact - Joe Thompson (229) 294-0087
9180 Branchville Road, Camilla, GA 31730
JLA Farms
This private farm has a 3,000 sq. ft. indoor/outdoor facility on 800+ acres of farmland with over 4 miles of trails. Commercial kitchen and indoor bathroom facilities. Available for private rental and private tours. The farm hosts trail rides several times a year for those who own horses.
Contact - James Lee Adams, Jr. www.jlafarms.com
5358 Schley Road, Camilla, GA 31730
Mitchell County Courthouse & The Courthouse Square Park
Built in 1936 of Georgia white marble, the Courthouse is situated prominently in downtown Camilla with two enormous magnolia trees in front. The Courthouse Square Park is located behind the Courthouse. This lovely green space showcases the Courthouse Live Oaks, a group of 6, over 200 year old majestic Live Oak trees that are registered with the Georgia Urban Forest Council as “Landmark and Historic Trees”. Definitely a place worth visiting.
Ole’ Henry’s Nut House
Pecans, Pecans, Pecans, any way you like them. Chocolate covered, roasted, toasted, and candied. Pecan Pies and Fruit Cake available too.
www.olehenrysnuthouse.com
275 Industrial Blvd.
PO Box 508, Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 336-7282 or 1-866-732-2671
C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park
As the premier irrigation research facility in the east, the 130 acre C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park allows hands on education for students in our technical colleges and universities and demonstration opportunities for farmers and irrigation companies. Stripling Irrigation Park
8207 Hwy 37 West, Camilla, GA 31730
Superintendent - (229) 522-3623
Vann Strawberry Farm
Georgia Certified Farm Market
Seven miles north of Camilla on US Hwy 19
Seasonal: Strawberries, March-May, Vegetables June-July
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 am-7 pm, Sunday 9 am - 7 pm
Tours & Field Trips available. “You Pick” Strawberries & Tomatoes. At their roadside market you can find farm fresh fruit, vegetables, jellies, ice cream, pecans, boiled peanuts, herbs and much more.
Clean Restrooms and a covered picnic area
8602 Hwy 19, Baconton, GA 31716
Scott & Staci Vann - (229) 787-5133
Area Outdoor Recreation &
Places of Interest
Sam’s Shortline - Southwest Georgia Excursion Train running through the scenic countryside from Cordele to Americus and Plains, just 1 hour north of Mitchell County. 1-800-427-2457 www.samshortline.com
Flint RiverQuarium & Imagination Theater, Albany - Highlight of the RiverQuarium is the 175,000 gallon 22-foot deep Blue Hole Spring aquarium; high -tech, interactive exhibits exploring the watery world and its importance to the region. (229) 639-2650 www.flintriverquarium.com
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