Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area

Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area is a great place for family activities. This 17-acre lake was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It was aquired by the U.S. Forest Service in 1998 in a joint partnership with the Jones County Georgia Board of Commissioners, Georgia DNR. The area incompasses approximately 30 acres and the average depth of the lake is 30 feet.

Fishing, boating, hiking, picniking and wildlife viewing are some of the most common activities. This is the site of the Miller Creek Lake Annual Fishing Rodeo (scheduled for May 3, 2025, 8-12 p.m.). This popular event averages 300 to 400 participants. The lake is stocked twice a year with catfish, bass and bream. There are picnic tables with grillls available for small gatherings and a pavilion with six tables is available for larger gatherings such as weddings and birthday parties.

General Information

May - Oct

DAY USE AREA ONLY Sunrise to Sunset Open first weekend in May to end of October every year.

State of Georgia fishing license and valid boat registration is required.
Click here for more information on permits!
The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount . Click here for detailed information on passes!

No gas-powered boats permitted! No fireworks are permitted! 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)

$3.00 per day per vehicle

None

Getting There

Directions

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From the Oconee Ranger District Office located at 1199 Madison Rd, Eatonton, GA. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holiday. Travel south on US 441/129 for approximately 8.7 miles. Turn right onto US 129,also known as the Gray Rd. Travel approximately 14.7 miles to Miller Lake Rd on the right. Turn right and travel approximately one mile on a gravel road to the entrance to the recreation area.