Redlands Recreation Area (Greensboro)
A quiet Forest Service launch on the Oconee River arm of Lake Oconee, just west of Greensboro, with national forest shoreline to explore.
| Location | Oconee National Forest, off US 278 west of Greensboro |
| Drive from our store | About 20 minutes |
| Launch | Three paved boat ramps |
| Water | Oconee River arm of Lake Oconee |
| Best for | Kayaks and paddleboards, all levels |
| Cost | $5 per vehicle per day, or a $25 annual Forest Pass |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset, year-round |
Forest Service page for current hours, fees, and conditions.
About the paddle
Redlands is one of the closest public launches to our store and a great place to start a paddle on Lake Oconee. It sits on the upper Oconee River arm of the lake, where much of the shoreline is national forest instead of houses and docks.
Launch from the side of one of the ramps, then head along the shoreline in either direction. The coves near the recreation area are good for beginners and paddleboards, especially early in the morning before boat traffic picks up.
The site also has picnic tables, so it works well for a family morning on the water.
Where to park and launch
| Launch | Address | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Redlands Recreation Area | US 278, about 5 miles west of downtown Greensboro |
Map Directions |
From downtown Greensboro, take W Broad St, keep left onto US 278, and go about 5 miles. The entrance is on the left.
Good to know
- Pay with the Recreation.gov app on site. Download it before you go, since cell service can be weak.
- A $25 annual Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest Pass covers this site and every Forest Service ramp around the lake.
- Launch off to the side of the ramps so boaters can load and unload.
- No camping at the boat ramp.
Stop by Okana Outdoors before you paddle
We are at 1101 Parkside Main, Greensboro, GA 30642, in the Publix shopping center next to Amici. We sell paddleboards and kayaks, so stop in to see what's in stock and get set up before your first paddle.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, closed Sunday.
Questions about where to paddle? Call us at (706) 405-3393.
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Launch information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Hours, fees, seasons, and access can change without notice. Please check with the park or site manager before heading out, wear a life jacket, and paddle within your ability.