Oconee River Campground
**Business Description for Oconee River Campground** Nestled in the serene beauty of Oconee National Forest in Greensboro, Georgia, Oconee River Campground offers a rustic and tranquil escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a solid rating of 4.2 stars, this campground is known for its picturesque setting and easy access to the Oconee River. Whether you're looking to cast a line, launch your boat from the well-maintained concrete ramp, or simply unwind by the riverbanks, Oconee River Campground provides a perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. Camping here allows you to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the simple pleasures of life, such as stargazing around a fire pit or sharing stories with loved ones under the towering trees. While the campground may not cater to every adventurer's needs, it stands out for those who appreciate a more laid-back camping experience. The grounds feature five campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire pits for your convenience. Although some visitors have noted that amenities like grills may require attention, the campground's cleanliness and charm have earned it praise from many who have experienced its tranquility. Located just a short drive from Athens, Georgia, Oconee River Campground is an ideal spot for a weekend retreat or a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're an avid fisherman, a boating aficionado, or simply someone looking to relax in nature, Oconee River Campground welcomes you to create lasting memories in the heart of Georgia's stunning natural landscape. For more information, visit their website at fs.usda.gov.
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Norman Geddes
Rustic access to the Oconee River. The concrete boat ramp is in very good condition. The river current at the ramp is moderate to swift.
David Smith
$5 a night for a parking spot and a pit toilet. If you like to do anything other than sit at your campsite or take out your boat, this may not be your place. There's a loud highway nearby. There's a farm across the river that has barking dogs. It seems to be surrounded by private land - not a place for hiking, or even going on walks longer than 10-15 minutes (walking on the road to the highway is about it, unless you enjoy small circles). It's next to a large hill with tall trees, so solar is suboptimal. Cell service on verizon ranges from 1 to 2 bars - but it's not 0 bars.
Eppi Rose
Very nice place, and clean. Perfect for camping, fishing . I grew up camping. I like it . I reccomend
Samuel Yuan
No visible trails for hiking. Not ideal for fishing either. If you have a boat or just wanna camp in the woods, then it may suit you. But it's not the best place.
Ian Meents
5 campsites. Each with a table and fire pit. They claim to have grills but they are all rusted out and basically just rusted metal stumps in the ground with no actual grill. The bathrooms are exactly what you'd expect with a vault toilet, which is fine - except that the doors are hanging off the hinges at an angle so that the door doesn't close without enormous pressure. The place is loaded with trash. Step outside your small tent pad and you can't go more than a step or two without hitting someone's old, aged, trash. There are bear-proof trash cans on site, but they were so full I could barely squeeze my trash in. You can hear the highway, the info signs are falling apart, there's trash everywhere, and the bathroom doors don't close easily. I don't see any reason to return. Also, the trail up to the Skull Shoals site is indefinitely (?) closed.
Joseph Minish
Been enjoying this camping spot for years now especially when the fish are running
Jade Lilly
Beautiful! Well maintained, quiet, and peaceful. The campsites have a fire pit with grill attachments, a gravel area for tents, picnic tables, a lantern hook, and drive up parking. No electric or clean water, so prepare accordingly. We went in April and got to enjoy the most beautiful night sky, complimented by the lightning bugs! There is some oise from traffic, but we barely noticed it. There's also a boat ramp that my kids enjoyed dipping their toes into.
Coy Kurtz
I love camping so for me this place is what camping is about. I use a tent because campers ain't camping to me and this place makes tent camping great
Andre Rabai
This is a perfect little spot off highway 15. I always stop by if I'm going past. My favorite part are the campgrounds. They're large and spaced out, with about 7 in total I think, so its very quiet. You can fish here, but there's not much shoreline so bring a boat. There is a camping fee but it's on the cheaper end.
Sarah n
Good stop over spot but not much to do if you were camping longer term. Was flooded sometime in the recent past which washed out the main trail. We did enjoy wandering around in the woods though. Lots of fruit flies and the mosquitoes come out in force at dusk but not for long. We saw a few snakes. Pit toilet is outside the entrance to the campground so it’s a little bit of a walk
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