About 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. Drinking water is not available at this time. **Please be-aware of the possibility of flooding**
- Fees: Camping: $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…
- Season: Open year round
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 7 mi west of Maxeys, GA · 33.7214, -83.29092
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Sep–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding House Trail | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Falling Creek Trail | Horse | 2.4 mi | 4.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 17.2 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Madison RV Park 15.9 mi
- Bulldog Park 17 mi
- Camp Rutledge 17.4 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi N of Rutledge 17.9 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi NE of Rutledge 18.1 mi
- Oconee Ranger District 21.8 mi