Rays Lake Park
Campground · Florida · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Seminole Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 30
- People per site
- 85 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Rays Lake Park is located on Lake Seminole in Southwest Georgia. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.
Recreation
Lake Seminole is known as one of the best sites for sports fishing in America. Extensive stump and grass beds provide abundant cover where anglers fish for largemouth, hybrid, striped and white bass. Sizable populations of catfish, crappie and bream are also present. Over 79 species of fish have been identified in the lake.
Facilities
Rays Lake Park has restroom facilities within walking distance to the shelter. A boat ramp provides access to the lake. The park has a fishing pier with stair and ramp access. There are 5 picnic tables and a grill located at the shelter. Electricity hook ups are available. There is no potable water.
Natural Features
Lake Seminole has a surface area of 37,500 acres with 376 miles of shoreline. A pine and hardwood forest covers the rolling hills around the lake.
A variety of wildlife makes its home around Seminole Lake, including raccoons, alligators, ring-necked ducks, canvasbacks, scaup, hawks, bald eagles, black vultures, tortoises and snakes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (229) 662-2001.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: Rays Lake Park
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Grills
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, shade, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Rays Lake Park
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Lake Shelter (Building #L37) | Rays Lake Park | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 30 |
Getting there
From Donalsonville: Take Hwy 39 South approximately 7 miles. Veer left onto Hwy 374 and continue approximately 7 miles. The park is on the left, just after you cross the bridge.
From Bainbridge: Take Spring Creek Hwy (Hwy 253) west for approximately 18 miles. Turn right at the stop sign at Hwy 374 (Dollar General will be on your left). Continue less than a mile. Park will be on the right.
30.83339, -84.85329 · 30°50'0.2"N 84°51'11.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Rays Lake Park
- Can you reserve a site at Rays Lake Park?
- Yes, Rays Lake Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Rays Lake Park have?
- 1 site.
Camping near Rays Lake Park
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- Porter Lake 46.5 mi · Campground
- Otter Hunt Camp 47.8 mi · Campground
- Pope Still Hunt Camp 47.8 mi · Campground
- Cliff Lake Hunt Camp 48.2 mi · Campground
- Twin Poles Hunt Camp 49 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 229-662-2001
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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