Little Ocmulgee State Park

What Little Ocmulgee State Park does

Little Ocmulgee State Park is a 1,360-acre Georgia State Park operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, with hospitality operations managed by Coral Hospitality. The park provides a multi-product outdoor recreation and lodging experience comprising 60 lodge rooms, 10 lakeside cabins, and 54 campsites, supported by the 18-hole Wallace Adams Golf Course, two on-site restaurants (Fairway Restaurant and Mulligan's Grille), and event venues capable of hosting weddings and corporate conferences for up to 200 guests. The park serves approximately 100,000+ annual visitors and was originally developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, with formal designation in 1940.

The park's revenue model combines overnight accommodation (lodge rooms, lakeside cabins, campsites), golf green fees, food and beverage sales, and event bookings. Customer segments include individual leisure travelers, families, golfers, wedding parties, corporate groups, and reunion gatherings—a mix that produces diversified revenue streams without significant single-segment dependence. A distinctive differentiator is the partnership with the adjacent Telfair-Wheeler Airport, which supports Fly In, Stay & Play packages bundling aviation access with golf and lodging.

Operationally, the park leverages a third-party management contract (Coral Hospitality) to run commercial hospitality functions while the underlying land and infrastructure remain publicly owned under Georgia DNR. Recent activity includes the addition of 10 new lakeside cabins, GolfPass 2024 Top 25 recognition for the golf course, and a brand and digital refresh to support broader leisure and group-event marketing. The business is asset-intensive and capital-constrained by its public ownership structure, with growth driven by incremental product expansion, channel development, and recognition-driven demand rather than venture-style scaling.

Name

Little Ocmulgee State Park

Legal name

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge

Website

https://littleocmulgeelodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Little Ocmulgee State Park is a 1,360-acre Georgia State Park offering lodge rooms, lakeside cabins, campsites, an 18-hole golf course, restaurants, and event venues, serving leisure travelers, golfers, wedding parties, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Park Resort & Golf Destination

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

Keywords

• State park lodging
• Public golf course
• Wedding event venues
• Outdoor recreation resort
• Conference meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging: Revenue from 60 lodge guest rooms, 10 lakeside cabins (2-bedroom, 2-bathroom with full kitchens), and 54 RV/tent campsites. Rooms are booked directly via website or phone with varying rates based on room type and season.
2. Golf Operations: Revenue from 18-hole Wallace Adams Golf Course including green fees, cart rentals, club rentals, pro shop merchandise, and snack/beverage sales. Course is open daily except Christmas Day, 8am to dusk.
3. Event Venues & Catering: Revenue from hosting weddings (up to 200 guests), corporate events, family reunions, and group retreats. Venues include Woods and Irons Hall (200 capacity), Wedge Room (135 capacity), Fairway Restaurant (80 capacity), and outdoor group shelters. Full-service catering with buffet or plated meal options.
4. Dining Services: Revenue from two on-site restaurants: Fairway Restaurant (overlooking golf course, seats 80, serves breakfast Wed-Sun 7am-9:30am, lunch buffet Mon-Sun 11:30am-1:30pm) and Mulligan's Grille (pub-style, Tue-Sat 4pm-9pm). Also provides boxed lunches and catering.
5. Park Access Fees: $10 daily park pass required for all vehicles; $70 annual pass available. Supports access to lake, beach, trails, picnic shelters, and general park amenities.
6. Recreation Activities: Revenue from various recreational activities including fishing (requires Georgia fishing license), boating, kayaking, swimming pool access for lodge guests, and special events like concerts and holiday celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge operates a 1,360-acre South Georgia resort destination centered on the Wallace Adams 18-hole championship golf course, 60 lodge guest rooms, 10 lakeside cabins, 54 campsites, two on-site restaurants (Fairway Restaurant and Mulligan's Grille), and a 3,800+ sq ft conference center hosting weddings, corporate retreats, and group events. The property also offers outdoor recreation including a 256-acre lake with white sand beach, 2.6-mile hiking trail, mini golf replica, swimming pool, fishing, and the Fly In, Stay & Play aviation package.

Product overview

Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge is a 1,360-acre South Georgia resort offering a unified hospitality portfolio centered around outdoor recreation and accommodations. The core offering includes championship golf at Wallace Adams Golf Course (an 18-hole public course), diverse lodging options (60 lodge rooms, 10 lakeside cabins, 54 campsites), and dining across two venues (The Fairway Restaurant and Mulligan's Grille). Event and group services include a conference center with 3,800+ sq ft of meeting space, multiple wedding venues accommodating up to 200 guests, and catering capabilities. On-site recreational activities encompass the 2.6-mile Oak Ridge Trail, Thaxton Beach on Little Ocmulgee Lake, mini golf, swimming pool, splash pad, and fishing. The Fly In Stay & Play Package integrates aviation access via a nearby airstrip. The resort positions itself as a destination for golf getaways, family reunions, corporate retreats, and weddings in South Georgia's white sand hills region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wallace Adams Golf Course: The 18-hole championship golf course at Little Ocmulgee, recognized as one of the best public courses in the South.
• Pete Philips Lodge
• Fairway Restaurant
• Mulligan's Grille
• Thaxton Beach

Products and services

• Wallace Adams Golf Course
• Lodge Guest Rooms
• Lakeside Cabins
• Campground
• Conference Center
• Wedding Venues & Services
• Fairway Restaurant
• Mulligan's Grille
• Fly In Stay & Play Package
• Mini Golf Course
• Swimming Pool & Splash Pad
• Picnic Shelters
• Oak Ridge Trail
• Thaxton Beach
• Park Access Passes

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 100,000+ annual visitors from within 100-mile radius and broader regional market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Telfair-Wheeler Airport (MQW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent general aviation airport enabling the Fly In, Stay & Play golf package. Park staff provides complimentary pickup and dropoff for guests arriving by private aircraft. The airport is described as 'a pitching wedge away' from the park, making it conveniently accessible for traveling golfers.
• Coral HospitalitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company operating the lodge and park facilities. Manages reservations, sales, and hospitality operations. Contact email domains include @coralhospitality.com for sales team members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Indian Springs State Park: Sibling Georgia state park lodge with cabins, campsites, dining, and event facilities operated under the same Georgia DNR system. Closest direct comparable given shared ownership, governance, and operating model.
• Barnsley Resort: North Georgia resort with golf, dining, spa, and event venues in a rural setting. Comparable as a multi-amenity Southern resort targeting leisure, weddings, and corporate groups with on-site accommodations and recreation.
• Callaway Resort & Gardens: Multi-activity Georgia resort offering golf, lodging, dining, and events in a nature-driven setting. Directly comparable as a full-service destination combining championship golf, gardens, weddings, and group meeting facilities in rural Georgia.
• Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park: Another Georgia state park with lodge, cabins, campsites, golf course, and recreation amenities. Shares ownership structure, concession model, and the same multi-amenity positioning as Little Ocmulgee.
• Jekyll Island Club Resort: Historic Georgia coastal resort with golf, lodging, dining, and conference facilities. Comparable multi-amenity leisure and group destination in Georgia with similar revenue mix across lodging, F&B, golf, and events.
• Florence Marina State Park: Georgia state park lodge with cabins, campsites, dining, and lake-based recreation. Comparable multi-amenity state park destination with similar lodging and event capabilities.
• Hard Labor Creek State Park: Georgia state park featuring a golf course, lodge accommodations, cottages, and campsites. Direct system peer operating under the same Georgia state park infrastructure and concession framework.

Broad incumbents

• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest U.S. franchised campground network with RV sites, cabins, and lodge-adjacent accommodations. Comparable for the campsite/RV segment and broader outdoor-hospitality distribution model, though at vastly greater scale.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large-scale luxury Georgia resort community with multiple championship golf courses, lodging, dining, and event venues. Comparable golf-anchored resort with group/event business but at a significantly higher price point and scale.

Others

• Coral Hospitality: Third-party hospitality management company currently operating Little Ocmulgee. Comparable as a peer operator managing multiple state park lodges and resort properties, providing a strategic operating partner reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@littleocmulgeestateparklod1737/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Little-Ocmulgee-State-Park-137083233113
• Instagraminstagram.com/littleocmulgeestatepark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-ocmulgee-state-park

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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