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Whether you enjoy relaxing on the shore, boating, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, or bird watching, the allure of water and the outdoors draws us all. So gather your necessities, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors in Dublin GA.

Camping Trip

Load your rods and camping gear. River Bend WMA is waiting for you with great outdoor experiences including bird watching, hunting, primitive camping and a paved boat-ramp allowing easy access to the pond, as well as hiking trail access to Pugh’s Creek, which features pristine creek fishing conditions.

So Eggs-Sighting

Stare beauty in the face at Beaverdam WMA one of Georgia’s best bird watching sites featuring mainly hardwood forests on the bank of the Oconee River. This beautiful WMA offers primitive camping, fishing, and hunting all for the price of one…in the solitude of nature.

Go Fish

If you’re looking for some scenic outdoor fishing in Dublin GA go to Hugh Gillis Public Fishing Area. During the spring and summer, the park is filled with brilliant pops of outdoor life. It is a popular spot for hiking, boating, and of course, fishing. Cast your line from the bank for some of the best fishing in the area! 

The Great Outdoors

Explore the great outdoors at the banks of the Oconee River in Dublin, GA. The Oconee River offers anglers hours of fun. Fish for catfish, large mouth bass, and bream; and plan to launch from Buckeye Park Landing with a park and boat ramp on the river in East Dublin. Before you make your way to the river, stop by Oconee Bait and Tackle for your bait and extra fishing gear.

#Getoutside

Make your way to Downtown Dublin farmers market and hand select from vast array of local and organic produce as well as artisan foods, farm-raised eggs, meat, raw honey and preserves each Saturday through October.

Fishing, Hunting, or Land Pass

In the state of Georgia any person entering any designated fee area on state-owned WMAs must process: A fishing or hunting license or a Georgia land pass. You can purchase your pass HERE. And remember to keep social distancing of 6 feet.

Photo Credit: @hisprk

Miriam Lewis

Once upon a time, a serial reader of Little Women and Little House On The Prairie, Miriam Lewis has harnessed her love of great storytelling, beautiful photography, and good people, and bundled it into a big package that is Executive Director of Visit Dublin GA. As a destination veteran Miriam joined Visit Dublin GA in 2015. She oversees Dublin Visitors Center operations & staff and Dublin and Laurens County’s marketing communications while leading strategic initiatives to maintain and strengthen the tourism industry in Dublin. Her favorite work hobbies include making good old fashioned paper lists (plural), reminding staff to take their breaks (they sometimes listen), quality checking local eats (she’ll quickly suggest goat curry or tongue tacos), and building relationships which become links in partnership across the state, boosting an economic engine for the Laurens County community.