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Oconee Ranger District

Address: 1199 Madison Road Eatonton, GA 31024
Hours of Operation: Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 to noon and 1:00 to 4:30. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: 706-485-7110
Mailing Address: 1199 Madison Road Eatonton, GA 31024

Additional Office Information

Oconee Ranger District Map / Interactive Visitor Map

Counties Covered: Greene, Jasper, Jones, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam

Wildlife Management Areas: Redlands WMA, Cedar Creek WMA

 

All Recreation on District:

Cedar Creek Shooting Range – Putnam County

Dyar Pasture Recreation Area – Greene County

Hitchiti Trail – Jones County

Lake Sinclair Recreation Area – Putnam County

Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area – Putnam County

Ocmulgee Bluff Horse Bike and Hike Trail System – Jasper County

Oconee River Campground – Putnam County

Redlands Recreation Area – Greene County

Roberts Bike Camp OHV Trails – Putnam County

Scull Shoals Historic Site – Greene County

Swords Recreation Area – Putnam County

Town Creek OHV Trails – Putnam County

Wise Creek Canoe Launch – Putnam County

Recreation Sites

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Cedar Creek Shooting Range
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
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
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking
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
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
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
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
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
Water Activities Hiking Picnicking
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 Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
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
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
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 Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
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
Water Activities
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…

Last updated August 29, 2025

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