Meriwether County

In Meriwether County, the Upper Flint River flows for approximately 28 miles. Features of this river landscape include rare plant and animal species, as well as expansive views of mountain ranges.

On the River and Pine Mountain

The section of the Flint River Water Trail in Meriwether County has four main access points for launching and taking out. A public boat ramp at the Highway 18 Bridge provides access to start upriver or downriver. Direction and launch point are important reference points when planning a paddling trip. Check conditions at the launch site before setting out.

The Pine Mountain Trail is a 23-mile footpath along the Pine Mountain ridge. Its two access points in Meriwether County are at the WJSP TV Tower on Highway 85 and the Rocky Point parking lot on Highway 190. If you’re planning a hike, you can use these two points as specific starting locations; check trail conditions before your trip.

The 144-acre Lake Meriwether near Woodbury offers opportunities for picnicking, boating, fishing, and camping. Alongside the river and ridge, the county also has a lake with a range of recreational activities. If you plan to camp there, check current camping and facility conditions in advance.

Another option to consider when planning your trip is the Meriwether-Pike County Scenic Byway: The 55-mile loop can be started at any point.

Conservation is another regional focus. The Warm Springs National Fish Hatchery produces fish, freshwater mussels, land turtles, and frogs for conservation programs in Georgia and across the Southeast Region.

Architecture and History

The museum at the Little White House State Historic Site displays the “Unfinished Portrait” as well as, among other things, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1938 Ford convertible with hand controls. The Little White House State Historic Site is designated a National Historic Landmark.

In Greenville, the Meriwether County Courthouse was completed in 1904 and designed in the Neoclassical Revival style. The Greenville Presbyterian Church was built around 1836 and is a rare rural example of a Presbyterian church in Georgia. Both buildings represent distinct historical and architectural aspects of the county.

The Red Oak Covered Bridge was built by Horace King in the 1840s and is considered Georgia’s oldest and longest wooden covered bridge. Flat Shoals on the Flint River is part of the Oakfuskee Trail, which is considered an important Creek trade route. Together, the bridge’s history and traditional trade routes offer a perspective that extends beyond individual buildings.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt founded Roosevelt Warm Springs in 1927 as a comprehensive rehabilitation center.

Festivals and Special Interests

Gay’s Cotton Pickin’ Days is a celebration of the arts, antiques, and agricultural heritage held twice a year, in spring and fall. Check the event dates before your trip so you can plan accordingly.

Peaches in the Pines is an arts and crafts festival at Lake Meriwether Park in Woodbury. It takes place on the second Saturday in June; the program includes live entertainment, homemade products, and activities for children. Check the current date and program before your trip.

Warm Springs Winery in Historic Warm Springs specializes in Muscadine wines made from locally grown grapes and offers a tasting room. Check whether the tasting room is open before visiting. Warm Springs is also home to the Warm Springs Marvelous GeoQuest, a Marvel Comics-inspired geocaching route. Check the current geocaching instructions before setting out.

Discover more destinations: Gay, Warm Springs, Polk County, Cook, Forsyth, Seminole County, Walker County, Ware.

For the broader travel overview: Georgia.