Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Outfitted with a dike and water control system to control water levels, the management of this area enables a healthy and sustainable waterfowl habitat necessary for the continued survival of this wetland ecosystem. Open year around, the area has picnicking and fishing opportunities, a boat launch with access to the Oconee River and Lake Oconee and a short hiking trail. This makes Dyar Pasture Recreation Area a fantastic place for a day of birding, fishing, and appreciating a wetland habitat.
There is a day-use fee per vehicle of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. The Chattahoochee-Oconee Annual pass is available for purchase through Recreation.gov and at the Oconee Ranger District Office. On the Oconee National Forest, the annual pass covers the amenity fee associated with the recreation areas that are listed below:
The $5 day pass can be purchased on-site using a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
All visitors that purchase a pass in advance are required to display a printed copy of their Day Use pass, with QR code visible, on the dashboard of their vehicle for the duration of their stay. If unable to print, please write down the confirmation number on a provided fee envelope and place it on your vehicle's dashboard.
If purchasing onsite, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival. Once purchased please write down the confirmation number on provided envelope and display in the vehicle dashboard.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed. This pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Passes are non-transferrable between operators, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.