Blue Hole Pigeon
LaFayette, Georgia
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This report from a visitor in 2009: "It is about 4-5 feet deep in places, and perfect for 5-8 people to sit and chill. Children would love it. It is divided into two pools by a high seam of rock that is about two feet beneath the water's surface. There is a campground (primitive) sponsored by the state of GA about 1/8 of a mile away. It would be perfect for people who could bring food and books for a couple of days, and there is also spelunking near there. There is a covered bulletin board with info for spelunkers and admonishments against cruelty to the bat population (thankfully). You can drive beyond the campground and right up to spring (dirt parking). The road ends at the spring." Also:” There is a pretty big rock ledge around the deep area so everyone needs to be careful. Went with my family and there were 4 of us and 4 other people and we were kind of jammed for space."Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Bathing suits: Optional - can wear t-shirt and shorts if you'd prefer.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From LaFayette, Georgia
- Head north on E Lafayette Square toward E Villanow St (167 ft)
- Turn left onto E Villanow St (75 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto South Main St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto GA-193 N/W Main StContinue to follow GA-193 N(3.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Blue Hole Rd (187 ft)
- Turn left to stay on Blue Hole Rd (1.2 mi)
Allen Simmons
7/11/17 11:26 am
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