To locate the ammo can, start your journey at the East River Swamp Trail. The hike to the cache is approximately 1 mile on a well-maintained, mostly flat trail that is easily navigated with a stroller in tow, if needed. Be sure to pack some water for the hike and keep an eye out for creatures that may be enjoying the forest with you. This trail is open during normal park hours, 7am to 10pm. Trails are not accessible after dark. See "Parking" below for the trailhead.
About this park: One of southern Georgia’s “best kept secrets,” this park is known for agricultural history shown at Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and other exhibits. Children enjoy feeding the park's farm animals, which usually include goats, sheep, chickens, pigs and donkeys.
Overnight accommodations include camping, cottages and the Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th-century cabin perfect for romantic getaways.
Seventeen-Mile River and a boardwalk wind through cypress swamp where rare and endangered plants grow. Pitcher plants, shy Indigo Snakes and Gopher Tortoises make their homes in this wiregrass community. Birding and nature photography are exceptional. For horse lovers, the park offers 13.4 miles of equestrian trails. Ride-in campsites are primitive, offering exceptional privacy surrounded by nature. Drive-in campsites offer nearby water spigots, pit toilets, grills, fire rings and picnic tables. Stables are not provided. The park was donated to the state by a group of Coffee County citizens in 1970 and is named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman and military leader.
We teamed up with the GGA for the weekend and had a great turnout. Everyone loved all the trail caches in this park so we added one of our own for folks to find and remember our fun weekend.
This cache was placed to commemorate the Georgia Geo-Campers, "General Coffee Event" that was held here January 11, 2014.
See our profile for the 2013 photo album and future camping locations. Georgia Geo-campers profile page.
If you see a trackable in the geocache, log its travel as soon as you can.
Geocache Disclaimer: This geocache was placed with permission from the Park Manager. Pity Pat and the park naturalist will assist us with maintenance. There is a $5 parking fee or your use your annual State Park pass.
The 85th Anniversary Birthday Bash Geocache is over.