Exploring with Intuition: Altamaha, End of the Tracks

Looking for a place to camp near I-95 on a Saturday before Thanksgiving, Beth found the Altamaha Regional Park, outside of Brunswick, Georgia. Fifteen miles inland from the freeway, the park had small sites, right on the river, with full hook-ups for only $24 per night. It is a haven for fishermen and duck hunters. Even if those aren't your interests, the park was a fun and different place to stop.

At one time, the railroad passed right through with a swing bridge allowing boats access to the upper stretches of the river. The bridge no longer swings and the track stops at the shore of the park.

Folks at the park were friendly and helped us back between ATV's and campers to get into our spot. We had a prime view of the river dock where boats with a few guys and an obligatory dog headed out for early morning fishing and hunting adventures.

Facilities were some of the best we've seen at the big bathhouse with eight private rooms containing walk-in showers. The office contains a store and also serves breakfast. The boat launch has fuel at the dock and landside. A modern playground and a boardwalk for bird watching gave a little something for everyone. It is probably a very busy place in the summer, but in November it was a quiet pause on the road to Florida.