Facility · Georgia ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oconee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
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
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 58 | 65 | 73 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 83 | 74 | 64 | 56 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 43 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 52 | 42 | 37 |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
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.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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