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Crooked River State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,010 Google reviews · Running trail in St Marys, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- 4 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crooked River State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park set by the Intracoastal & maritime forest offering a nature center & myriad activities.
What runners say about Crooked River State Park
“The campground is well maintained, and the peaceful natural setting made it a perfect place for a longer stay.”
“Crooked River State Park is set in a beautiful coastal forest environment with tall oaks, palmettos, and Spanish moss all around.”
“The campground is well maintained, and the peaceful natural setting made it a perfect place for a longer stay.”
We have stayed in a lot of the Georgia State Parks. They have all been good, and we always leave being thankful for the wonderful experiences. But, out of all of the Georgia State Parks we have visited Crooked River State Park is right up there in the top five. We fell in love with this place immediately.
This park is super clean and well maintained. The staff and volunteers are very helpful and friendly. This trip was only my husband and I but would love to come back with the grandkids as the hiking trails are very easy and the park area has miniature golf and several play grounds. Restrooms are very clean.
We absolutely love Crooked River State Park! This park is such a hidden gem. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful, with gorgeous views everywhere you turn. The trails are well-maintained and perfect for walking, exploring, and enjoying nature at your own pace.
This coastal state park offers a refreshing escape with its beautiful natural scenery. The diverse trails are perfect for leisurely strolls or invigorating hikes. Visitors can enjoy camping under the stars or rent a cozy cabin nestled among the trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Crooked River State Park is set in a beautiful coastal forest environment with tall oaks, palmettos, and Spanish moss all around.”
“The campground is well maintained, and the peaceful natural setting made it a perfect place for a longer stay.”
“The boardwalk area shown in several pictures is no longer here.”
Plan your run at Crooked River State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegastateparks.org
- Phone+1 912-882-5256
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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