Thomas Farm Preserve

Ponds and paved paths at Thomas Farm Preserve. · City of Watkinsville; photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

What to expect

Explore a 100-acre public preserve with one mile of wide accessible paved paths, more than two miles of gravel paths, 2.3 miles of backcountry hiking and biking trail, ponds, pasture, woods and Calls Creek frontage.

Watkinsville · No general admission fee published · 1–3 hours

Thomas Farm Preserve · 73 Simonton Bridge Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Check posted park hours

The preserve opened in December 2024. The city publishes current trail and master-plan materials but no dependable daily gate schedule on the preserve page; confirm if timing matters.

• Accessible paved loops around two ponds
• Gravel and backcountry hiking and biking routes
• Pasture, woodland, creek and wetland habitat

Before you go

• Check the current trail map and posted hours before visiting.
• Backcountry routes differ from the wide paved pond loops; choose for your mobility and conditions.
• Protect wetland edges and remain on established paths.
• The city page describes parking and a public restroom; check construction or maintenance notices before a special trip.

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.