Dyar Pasture Recreation Area

This 60-acre freshwater wetland was originally a cooperative project with the U.S. Forest Service, Georgia DNR, Georgia Power and Ducks Unlimited. Dyar Pasture is a bird sanctuary and a birders paradise. Outfitted with a dike and water control system to control water levels, the management of this area enables a healthy and sustainable waterfowl habitat necessary for the continued survival of this wetland ecosystem. The area has picnicking and fishing opportunities, a boat launch with access to the Oconee River and Lake Oconee and a short hiking trail, making Dyar Pasture a fantastic place for a day of birding and appreciating a wetland habitat.
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Download the Dyar Pasture Brochure. Includes a site map and a plant and animal check list along with other cool information.

General Information

Year round

Day use hours Sunrise to Sunset

Georgia fishing license and valid boat registration required. Click here for a link to GA Department of Natural Resourses!
The Interagency, Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees. Click here for detailed information on passes!

Although this is a Wildlife Management Area, there is absolutely NO HUNTING allowed. No Fireworks on the National Forest! Possessing, discharging or using any kind of fireworks or other pyrotecnic or explosive device. 36 CFR 261.52 (f)

Boat Launch and Wildlife Viewing Facilities: $5/vehicle/day Pay your day use recreation fees and purchase the yearly Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest Pass online through recreation.gov.

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