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Visit the Forest

Welcome to Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture.

Recreation Opportunities

Photo of Dockery Lake entrance sign

From the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the mountains of the southern Appalachian mountains, there are all kinds of outdoor activities to enjoy. Learn more about this area and an overview of outdoor recreation on the national forests.

Off-Highway Vehicle Use

Special Uses Dirt bike race

The Chattahoochee National Forest located in North Georgia, and the Oconee National Forest located in Central Georgia, are popular with individuals and family groups that want a scenic and often challenging ride within the National Forest.

Prescribed Fire Tracker

Wildland firefighter walks along side of road lighting brush on fire in a ditch area with trees nearby.

Track all prescribed burns taking place across the Southern Region and subscribe to #BurnAlerts.

Forest Maps