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Ball's Ferry river access
A low-key Oconee River access point with a boat ramp, picnic shelter, restrooms and wildlife-watching ground. Interpretive material at the site connects the river crossing with the area's early ferry and Civil War history.
Ball's Ferry Park entrance sign, Wilkinson County. Capture date not reported. · Wilkinson County destination page; the page lists four photographers but does not map an individual credit to this file · Credits & licenses
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- Ball's Ferry Park entrance sign, Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County destination page; the page lists four photographers but does not map an individual credit to this file · Photograph date not supplied
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What to expect
A low-key Oconee River access point with a boat ramp, picnic shelter, restrooms and wildlife-watching ground. Interpretive material at the site connects the river crossing with the area's early ferry and Civil War history.
Toomsboro · No general entry fee published · A short river stop or a few hours outdoors
Ball's Ferry · Old Balls Ferry Road off GA 57, Toomsboro, GA 31090
Daylight visit; check current access
This is an active hunting area. Check the current DNR map, seasons and alerts before a casual visit; roads and trails can close for hunts, weather or maintenance.
- Oconee River boat ramp
- Picnic shelter and restrooms
- Historical interpretation at the old ferry crossing
Before you go 
- Georgia DNR lists no camping on the property; this overrides an older county-tourism page that still mentions primitive camping.
- Hunting occurs here. Review the current season and wear high-visibility clothing when appropriate; geocaching is restricted during managed hunts and before 10am in turkey season.
- From Toomsboro, DNR directs visitors east on GA 57 about 7.5 miles, with parking on the left before the Oconee River bridge.
Sources & visitor information
Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.
- Georgia DNR — Ball's Ferry ↗
Current property size, facilities, activities and no-camping rule.
Checked - Georgia DNR — property map ↗
Boat ramp, road and trail map plus closure caveat.
Checked - Georgia DNR — alerts and closures ↗
No Ball's Ferry closure was listed when checked; conditions can change.
Checked - Wilkinson County — Ball's Ferry ↗
Local historical context and destination photograph.
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Visitor information phone: 706-595-4222
Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.
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