Georgia · Camping

Oconee River Rec. Area

from $5
fee
Feb–May, Sep–Dec
best months

Is Oconee River Rec. Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Oconee River Rec. Area, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 400 ft
  • Oconee Ranger DistrictChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Redlands Wildlife Management Area

Oconee River Rec. Area is a campground in Georgia with 25 sites. It is managed by State Department of Natural Resources.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Sep–Dec

    Best time to visit Oconee River Rec. Area

    Best months: February–May and September–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      54° / 34°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      65° / 43°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 49°

      9 wet

    5. May

      81° / 58°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 66°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 63°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 52°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 42°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 37°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Watkinsville 5 Sse, GA, 7.1 mi away at 741 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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