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Earle May Boat Basin Recreational Area

Use a broad Flint River park for boat ramps, a walking trail, beach and swim area, petting zoo, playground, amphitheater, picnic pavilions and an 18-hole disc-golf course.

Aerial view of Earle May Boat Basin beside the Flint River in Bainbridge.

Earle May Boat Basin beside the Flint River. · Bainbridge, Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. Earle May Boat Basin aerial
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What to expect

Use a broad Flint River park for boat ramps, a walking trail, beach and swim area, petting zoo, playground, amphitheater, picnic pavilions and an 18-hole disc-golf course.

Bainbridge · No general day-use fee published; camping, rentals and events are separate · 1–3 hours

Earle May Boat Basin Recreational Area · 100 Boat Basin Circle, Bainbridge, GA 39819

Regular gate hours not published

The park is operating, but official sources do not publish stable daily gate hours. Events, tournaments and maintenance can affect ramp access; confirm specific facilities before traveling.

  • Flint River ramps and waterfront
  • Walking trail and 18-hole disc golf
  • Playground, beach, pavilions and events

Before you go

  • Confirm ramp and facility access because tournaments, events and maintenance can interrupt ordinary use.
  • The separate renovated campground requires reservations and publishes its own nightly rate.
  • Official pages do not give a stable general gate schedule.
  • Check river and swim conditions before water activities.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 229-246-4774

Visitor review notes

Selected visitor experiences, paraphrased from the linked reviews. These describe individual visits; check venue sources for current conditions.

The Dyrt visitor review ↗ · Posted

A campground visitor enjoyed the riverside setting and noted summer concerts and bass-tournament activity; those events can also make ordinary access busier.

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Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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