U.S. Forest Service · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest · Georgia

Oconee River Campground

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. Please be-aware of the possibility of flooding

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov5 sitesFrom $5 per nightPets okTents only

More like this: reservable in Georgia · tent only in Georgia · pets allowed in Georgia

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Oconee River CampgroundOconee River CamproundSite 5Site 1
Photos courtesy of USFS, Oconee RD, supertiger (CC BY 4.0) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only5
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
FeesSite - $5 per a night

Boat Ramp Dock Vault Toilet

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
SeasonOpen year round
ForestChattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Bookingfirst come, first served
FeesCamping: $5.00/site/night Day use for boat ramp parking and picnic area $3.00 per vehicle As of May 1, 2025, we are no longer accepting cash payments. Download Recreation.gov app to electronically pay for your day use, camping fees, or annual passes today.
RulesQuiet 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)

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Oconee River Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.28 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.28 inches of precipitationMarch: 4.63 inches of precipitationApril: 3.63 inches of precipitationMay: 2.72 inches of precipitationJune: 4.33 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.76 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.32 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.98 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.37 inches of precipitationNovember: 3.57 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.88 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.0°F averageFebruary: 47.4°F averageMarch: 53.8°F averageApril: 61.1°F averageMay: 69.2°F averageJune: 76.2°F averageJuly: 79.1°F averageAugust: 78.1°F averageSeptember: 72.7°F averageOctober: 62.7°F averageNovember: 52.7°F averageDecember: 46.1°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Watkinsville 5 SSE, 7 miles from the campground at 741 feet, station USW00063850 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year.

Getting there

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.

Coordinates33.7214° N, 83.2909° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Drinking water is not available at this time.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutpost Oconee ↗11.9 mi
RV sales & serviceFat Boys Golf Carts ↗18.5 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Boarding House Trail
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Falling Creek Trail ↗
    4.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Natural features

Oconee River Lake Oconee

Recreation

Fishing Walking Boating

Guidebooks for Georgia

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Oconee River Campground?

Sites at Oconee River Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. first come, first served Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Oconee River Campground?

Site - $5 per a night

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Oconee River Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Open year round.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Oconee River Campground have?

5 sites, including 5 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Oconee River Campground?

Oconee River Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Oconee River Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oconee River Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Oconee River Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Sinclair Campground (36.1 mi), Watsadler (50.1 mi), and Winfield (50.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby