Oconee River Campground

Area Status: 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. Main road through campground is paved. Some of the campsites are accessible to people with disabilities, as are the restrooms. Drinking water is not available at this time. Please be-aware of the possibility of flooding

At a Glance

Operational Hours:   24 hrs a day. Quite hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Reservations: None, first come, first served
Fees: Camping: $5.00/site/night Day use for boat ramp parking and picnic area $3.00 per vehicle  
Permit Info: Georgia fishing license, valid boating registration. Click here detailed information on Georgia Department of Natural Resourses license requirments
Open Season: Open year round
Restrictions: Quiet hours between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am
Alcohol not allowed in day use area
No generators 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)
Closest Towns: The nearest town is approximately 13 miles, or 18 minutes,southeast in Greensboro, GA.  Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Water: Not available at this time
Restroom: Vault,mens and womens.
Passes: Annual Forest Pass: Available at the Oconee National Forest District Office. Located  at 1199 Madison Rd. (US 441/129) Eatonton GA. This pass sells for $ 25.00 and is valid for US Forest Service boat ramps and day use areas throughout the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest. This pass is half price for Senior Pass holders. Interagency Federal Recreation Passes: Annual Pass: $80.00. Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Senior Pass: $20.00. A lifetime pass for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older is $80.00. Access Pass: Free. A lifetime pass for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have a permanent disability, regardless of age. The Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted.  These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount on camping fees.  Click here for detailed information on passes!
Information Center: Please contact Oconee Ranger District Office at 706-485-7110 Office hours are Monday-Friday 08:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Holidays
 

General Information

Directions:

From I-20 exit 130,drive north on GA-44 into downtown Greensboro Ga. Turn left onto US-278 west travel approximately one third of a mile and turn right onto GA-15 north for 11.8 miles,entrance in on right.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Lake Oconee Recreation Area consistes of one loop with five tent sites. There are no hook ups available.

  • Vault toilets,mens and womens
  • Boat ramp
  • Picnic area
  • Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc)
No. of Sites None
No. of Accessible sites 6

Day Hiking

Scull Shoals Foot Trail - 1.0 mi.starts in parking area adjacent to boat ramp.

This trail is currently closed due to flood damage.

Picnicking

Picnic tables are on River bluff
Reservation Info None

Boating - Motorized

Single lane boat launch. Boat launch area has paved designated parking for 20 vehicles with trailers.

Launch Ramps Boat Launch
Fees: $ 3.00 per day per vehicle
Permit: Annual Forest Pass:

Available at the Oconee National Forest District Office. Located  at 1199 Madison Rd. (US 441/129) Eatonton GA..

This pass sells for $ 25.00 and is valid for US Forest Service boat ramps and day use areas throughout the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest. It is valid for one year from the date of purchase This pass is half price for Senior Pass holders.