Short answer
Ball’s Ferry is a 525-acre public area on the Oconee River near Toomsboro in Wilkinson County, run by the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division, with a boat ramp, picnic shelter and restrooms. A hunting license, fishing license or Lands Pass is required and camping is not allowed. Checked on georgiawildlife.com.
A 525-acre public wildlife area on the Oconee River with a boat ramp, picnic shelter and restrooms. Anglers use the ramp year-round, and hunting seasons and managed hunts shape when the rest of the area is open.
Ball’s Ferry hours
- No hours are published on the Wildlife Resources Division page.
What it costs
- Access: the Wildlife Resources Division page says a hunting license, fishing license or Lands Pass is needed to use the area. It does not mention a ParkPass or Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass.
- Camping: not allowed.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 25698 GA-57, Toomsboro, GA 31090
- County: Wilkinson (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS: 32.78458, -82.96457 (directions in Google Maps)
- Wildlife Resources Division Region 3 office: 706-595-4222
- Official page: georgiawildlife.com/balls-ferry
Dogs and strollers
- The Wildlife Resources Division page does not publish a pet rule for this area. Call the Region 3 office at 706-595-4222 before you bring a dog, especially during managed hunts.
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-595-4222) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Ball’s Ferry
Facilities the park lists: Boat ramp on the Oconee River; Picnic shelter; Restrooms; 525 acres.
Things to do: River fishing; Hunting in season (deer, turkey, small game, waterfowl); Wildlife viewing; Geocaching.
Events coming up near Ball’s Ferry
- Oct 21 – Oct 24: Dublin Fall Fair, Dublin (about 17 miles away, from $7)
- Oct 22 – Oct 29: Haunts and History on the Hill, Macon (about 39 miles away)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Central Georgia Greek Festival, Macon (about 39 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, Macon (about 39 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Trucks and Treats, Macon (about 39 miles away, free)
- Oct 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular, Macon (about 39 miles away, free)
Events within 50 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Griswoldville Battlefield (state-run battlefield, Jones County), about 29 miles away
- Hamburg State Park (state park, Washington County), about 31 miles away
- Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Jones County), about 48 miles away
- Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge (state park, Telfair & Wheeler County), about 48 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region
Source: the Ball’s Ferry page on georgiawildlife.com (Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division); the state parks list names it a partner site, checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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