Oconee River Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
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
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
First-come, first-served
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 cash payments. Download Recreation.gov app to electronically pay for your day use, camping fees, or annual passes today.
Hours
24 hrs a day. Quite hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Restrictions
Quiet 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)
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.