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Oconee Forest Park

COVID Notes: Public restrooms are currently closed due to COVID-19. Hours: 24 hours Admission: Free Phone: (706) 542-4287 Address: College Station & Alumni Drive, Athens, GA, 30606 Park Amenities: Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Hiking Pet-Friendliness Notes: Leashed pets allowed Accessibility Notes: A wide sidewalk leads from the parking lot to the pavilion area, but the walking trails are unpaved and steep at times. Walking trails are not well-marked and visitors may easily get lost. A ramp is located off the pavilion that leads to the path around the lake, but the path itself is narrow and gravel. Free parking is available. Source: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/oconee-forest-park Get Directions: https://www.warnell.uga.edu/directions-and-maps

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