Dames Ferry Campground

truck with kayaks mounted on top next to a RV parks on side of a lake

Beautiful Dames Ferry is the only campground on the 3,600-acre Lake Juliette, a crystal-clear lake formed by Rum Creek. Many of the campsites have magnificent waterfront views. Anglers can cast a line for bream, crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, redear, and perch. Boating is limited to 25 horsepower motors. Nearby is the small town of […]

Lake Juliette

The 3,600-acre lake and surrounding uplands are maintained in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. There are no private cabins, docks, marinas, beaches or commercial areas, as there are at most other Georgia Power lakes. Limited hunting and fishing are allowed. Lake Juliette is strictly a fishing lake. Boats with engines greater than […]

Rum Creek: Berry Creek Area Wildlife Management Area

Rum Creek: Berry Creek Area is in Monroe County adjacent to Rum Creek WMA. Berry Creek Area is a 161-acre archery-only tract. This property is owned by Georgia Power Company and leased free of charge to Georgia DNR. Berry Creek provides hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and small game. Falconry is permitted during small game […]

Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area

Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Monroe County. The 5,884-acre property has hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, small game, dove, waterfowl, and coyote. Lake Juliette is a 3,600-acre reservoir operated by Georgia Power that is surrounded by the Rum Creek WMA and is adjacent to the Rum Creek MARSH project, a refuge area […]

Dauset Trails Nature Center

Donkey in field with barn in background

Dauset Trails is a private nature and environmental education center that offers wildlife, hiking, biking, ponds, wildflower fields, camping, and more.

Lee Street Park

This delightful little park beside the historic City Hall and former Welcome Center features benches, an attractive shelter, and is perfect for a picnic or just relaxing with a good book.

Country Club Park

Country Club Park has a brand new playground and a splash pad for the kids, a skate/pump track for the adrenaline junkies, 16 brand new pickleball courts, and winding walking trails. There’s also a bark park for your four-legged family members and pavilions and an amphitheater stage that can be rented for events!