Redlands Recreation Area

Facility · Georgia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Oconee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

461 ft
Elevation

Just west of Greensboro,GA, on US 278 on the shore of the local's beloved Lake Oconee, visitors to the Oconee Ranger District find the Redlands Recreation Area. Families can enjoy the picnicking opportunities and acess to Lake Oconee by utilitizing one of three paved boat ramps in this secluded, yet scenic locale.

Getting there

From I-20 exit 130 Greensboro, GA, head northeast on GA-44 for 2.7 miles to downtown Greensboro,GA. Turn left onto W. Broad St. and go .3 miles, keep left at the fork onto US-278 go 5.0 miles to the entrance to Redlands Recreation Area on the left.

33.56841, -83.27196 · 33°34'6.3"N 83°16'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 55°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F555966748288919084756557
Low °F323541485765696862504035
Precip in4.04.54.83.33.04.23.74.13.72.73.54.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Redlands Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Redlands Recreation Area?
No. Redlands Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Redlands Recreation Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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