Watson Spring - FS 1202

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 passenger vehicle. At the start of the trail, it skirts private property owned by the University of Georgia, and as of May 2026, the trees had been harvested, leaving a clear view from the trail. There is ample space in a circular turn around at the end of the trail for most vehicles.