Oconee Ranger District
Recreation Sites
Cedar Creek Shooting Range
Site Open
The Cedar Creek Shooting Range in the Oconee National Forest is available for those interested in perfecting their target skills.  The shooting range, which is in the Cedar Creek Wildlife…
Dyar Pasture Recreation Area
Site Open
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…
Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
Site Open
The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. The Lake Sinclair…
Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
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 acquired by the U.S.…
Oconee Ranger District
Site Open
Approximately 60 miles southeast of Atlanta, the Oconee National Forest is an easy drive and has much to offer those in the heart of the state.  Boasting group campsites and recreational…
Oconee River Campground
Site Open
Located along the bank of the Oconee River, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating and fishing. Five campsites with tables, tent pads and grills are available to campers.…
Redlands Recreation Area
Site Temporarily Closed
Just west of Greensboro,GA, on US 278 on the shore of the local's beloved Lake Oconee, visitors to the Oconee Ranger District find the Redlands Recreation Area. Families can enjoy the picnicking…
Scull Shoals Historic Site
Site Open
Explore over 10,000 years of history from early Native Americans to DeSoto (1540s) to Georgia's first paper mill in 1811. Take a gentle hike along the historic ruins of the old Scull Shoals Village…
Swords Recreation Area
Site Temporarily Closed
Just east of Madison, GA, on the shore of the local's beloved Lake Oconee, visitors to the Oconee Ranger District find the Swords Recreation Area.  Families can enjoy the picnicking opportunities…
Wise Creek Canoe Launch
Site Open
Wise Creek canoe launch on the Ocmulgee River has reopened after an extended closure was necessary to remove embedded rebar spikes below the water's surface. The Georgia Department of Naturals…