Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Crawfordville, Georgia

Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
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Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise . The last two miles of the trail, are the most challenging due downhill trail erosion. There are many bridges on the t...
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This route is easily traveled and is well-maintained. Initially passing private property, Cold Springs Road leads to Redlands Wildlife Management Area and Billups Road (1245). Throughout this drive, some mud holes may be encountered however, they can be navigated with ease. Additionally, there are a...
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Billups Road is an out-and-back trail that winds through the Redlands Wildlife Management Area of the Oconee National Forest. It leads to a primitive camp and a primitive boat launch on the Oconee River just north of Oconee Lake. The trail surface is a generous one lane wide and is well maintained w...
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This is an outdoor area for anglers and hunters. South of the town of Watkinsville, Georgia, it is easily accessible and rarely crowded. You will need a Georgia fishing or hunting license to be in the area. Rains make the trails muddy, and 4WD is recommended.
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This route passes through Oconee National Forest. It is well maintained and passable with most vehicles any time of the year. Muddy conditions can be encountered from time to time however, it should not limit the ability to travel the route. Several camping locations exist throughout the trail as we...
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Watson Spring (FS 1202) is a winding out-and-back trail leading from Highway 15 downhill towards the Oconee River. The trail does not actually reach all the way to the river, but it's a short hike to the shoreline. The roadbed is packed dirt with plenty of gravel, making it easily drivable in a pass...
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Vinning (FS 1092) is a short, gentle, and beautiful ride through the far northeast section of the Oconee National Forest close to the Oconee Ranger Station. Its eastern end is along the well-manicured Rock Eagle Road and the entrance to the Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The trail winds through large stands...
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Reids Road is a packed Georgia clay point-to-point road with some sections of crushed gravel for stability. It is a generous one vehicle wide on the northwestern end, narrowing to a typical one lane wide on the southeast end, where it transitions to a two lane paved surface. The trail passes through...
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This route begins at the northern end of Burgess Road (1120), a well-maintained gravel service road that leads to Martins Mill Road. At this split, travelers should turn right as taking a left will lead you to a dead end. Martins Mill Road is well maintained however some washed out road conditions m...
Learn more about Oconee Southern Traverse (Segment 1)

Rock House Falls Road is a short drive in the Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area of the Oconee National Forest. It leads down to the banks of Murder Creek at Rock House Falls, where there is a small parking area and overlook for the falls. Foot trails lead from the parking area down to Murder Cree...
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This portion of the Oconee forest has well maintained service roads throughout with minimal-to-no obstacles to encounter. Wildlife such as deer and turkey are often seen so situational awareness should be maintained while driving to ensure safe travel. While the majority of the route is gravel/dirt,...
Learn more about Oconee Southern Traverse - 1068 (Segment 2)

Glenwood Springs Road is a two-lane wide, packed red Georgia clay and crushed rock point-to-point trail through the central section of the Oconee National Forest. The forest on each side of the trail is fairly open on the western end and begins to thicken as you travel westward, with dense underbrus...
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Stanford FR1059 is an interesting stretch of a two-track point-to-point trail through the Oconee National Forest. It provides a scenic alternate route from Greenwood Spring Road's midpoint back to Highway 212. It has a well-maintained gravel base with plenty of turns and elevation changes to make th...
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Peter Williams Forest Road 1052 is a winding out-and-back trail that sees little traffic, likely because it begins on private property off the beaten path. The road leading to Peter Williams is paved, but don't worry, as the trail starts where the pavement ends. The road is single-lane wide with a g...
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This short route travels through a portion of the Sumter National Forest. The road is a well-maintained service road that provides beautiful scenery and is accessible with minimal vehicle clearance. Logging may be encountered throughout the route as it is normal practice in the area of the National ...
Learn more about Hosannah Road (643-643A)

This is an out-and-back 2-track road inside the Sumter National Forest that leads to a roundabout next to a large clearing. The surface is gravel and hard dirt. There are no obstacles on this trail besides uncleared brush after storms. No vehicles should have a problem trying to complete this trail....
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This trail resides inside the Sumter National Forest and branches off of the South Carolina Adventure Route. It is an out-and-back two-track that ends in a large clearing. It is accessible by virtually any vehicle as the trail surface is primarily poured gravel with occasional patches of hard-packed...
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Williamson Cemetery A (FS 1048A) branches off of FS 1048 about three miles south of County Road 212. Most of the road is single-lane, improved gravel up to the closed gate where it enters private land. Turning left at the private gate to continue, the road loses some of its gravel base and picks up ...
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This trail resides inside the Sumter National Forest and branches off of the South Carolina Adventure Route. It is an out-and-back two-track that ends in a large clearing. It is accessible by virtually any vehicle as the trail surface is primarily poured gravel with occasional patches of hard-packed...
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
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Town Creek ORV is located in Onocee National Forest. The B Loop trail is fairly flat and made up of hard pack and red clay dirt with plenty of roots. The trail is ridden clockwise . The last two miles of the trail, are the most challenging due downhill trail erosion. There are many bridges on the t...
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Most of this trail is a single lane with several muddy patches and occasional ruts that require careful navigation. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential unless it hasn’t rained for weeks. Expect multiple mud holes, the deepest around eight inches, with some areas prone to sticky, deep mud—exercis...
Learn more about Mason Wildlife Trail North

The trail begins as gravel but quickly transitions to a dirt path with grass in the center. Located in a Wildlife Management Area used for hunting, it’s best to visit on Sundays when hunting is prohibited. Expect frequent small mud holes, as the trail can become very muddy. Taking the first right fo...
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Penfield Hunt Camp Road is located in the Oconee National Forest. This road is mostly flat, with a few pothole exceptions. If you are traveling with a long trailer, drive slowly; the road is passable. At the end of the road, you'll find three fire rings, a large turnaround loop, a pit toilet, handic...
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Most of this trail is a single lane with several muddy patches and occasional ruts that require careful navigation. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential unless it hasn’t rained for weeks. Expect multiple mud holes, the deepest around eight inches, with some areas prone to sticky, deep mud—exercis...
Learn more about Mason Wildlife Trail North

The trail begins as gravel but quickly transitions to a dirt path with grass in the center. Located in a Wildlife Management Area used for hunting, it’s best to visit on Sundays when hunting is prohibited. Expect frequent small mud holes, as the trail can become very muddy. Taking the first right fo...
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This short trail takes you down to the South Carolina Side of the Savannah River. You will pass some very swampy areas on both sides of the road. If you stop looking at the wildlife, make sure you watch for Alligators. This is a great trail to hit if you are out for a day of exploring and want a ni...
Learn more about Fury's Ferry Boat Ramp