Scull Shoals Historic Site

Facility · Georgia ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Oconee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

464 ft
Elevation

Explore over 10,000 years of history from early Native Americans to DeSoto (1540s) to Georgia's first paper mill in 1811. Take a gentle hike along the historic ruins of the old Scull Shoals Village on the banks of the Oconee River.

Getting there

From I-20, Exit 130, travel north on GA 44 to downtown Greensboro, GA. Take GA 15 north approximately 10.9 miles to the intersection of Macedonia Church Rd on the right. Turn right and travel approximately 2.4 miles to Forest Service Rd 1234 on the left. Turn left onto a gravel road and travel approximately 1.8 miles to Scull Shoals Historic Site.

33.73387, -83.28916 · 33°44'1.9"N 83°17'21.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F545865738187908883746456
Low °F343743495866696863524237
Precip in4.34.34.63.62.74.33.84.34.03.43.64.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 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 Scull Shoals Historic Site

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

Camping near Scull Shoals Historic Site

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

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