spotlight on AreA pArks FDR STATE PARK

By Linda Ligon, Family & Kids

What To Do

HIKING: There is a $5 per vehicle daily parking fee. Bikes are not allowed on the trails. On the new Carl’s Cove easy hiking trail, you may be able to push a three-wheeled jogging stroller over the terrain of the trail, which is unpaved. However, this is the only trail in the park where strollers are allowed.

Use a Pine Mountain trail map to plan your hike so that you are off the trails well before dark. Hiking after dark is not allowed. Carry the map with you. Hiking apps may not be up-to-date and may be inaccurate.

Take snacks, plenty of water, your phone and basic survival items such as a first aid kit.

Wear sturdy closed-toed shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Teach kids basic hiking safety rules, such as what to do if lost.

Visit pinemountaintrail.org for more tips on hiking this area with kids.

FISHING: Anyone age 16 or older will need a fishing license to fish in the lakes in the park

RANGER-LED PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Visit gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt for a list of special events, programs and guided hikes offered by the park each month and for field trip information. Programs for homeschool groups start in August.

Overnight accommodation include campsites and cottages. Visit the park website for reservation information. A permit is required for backcountry camping and the backcountry campsites must be reserved ahead of time.