Dyar Pasture Conservation Area, Oconee National Forest
This 60 acre site is especially good for waterfowl viewing. The short 0.25
mile trail is wheelchair accessible.
Access
The wetland is between Madison and Greensboro. From Greensboro, take US Highway 278 west for eight miles. Turn right onto Greshamville Road and go one mile to Greshamville. Turn right on Copeland Road and go two miles. Cross Greenbriar Creek concrete bridge and go one eighth mile and turn right on a dirt road through a pasture. Watch out for cows! Park at the boat ramp parking lot.
Coordinates
approximately Latitude 33° 38' 29'' N,
Longitude 083° 17' 21'' W
Note: Like all National Forests, hiking and camping are allowed anywhere except where specifically prohibited. However, many parcels of land in the area are not part of the National Forest. Please respect the private landowners' rights.
Caution: Hunting is also allowed anywhere in the National Forest, except where specifically prohibited. We recommend you stay away from active hunting areas, unless you are familiar with the hazards and appropriate precautions. Hunting is prohibited in certain popular recreation areas. Also, the whole National Forest is free of hunting certain parts of the year. Contact the ranger station for details.
Point of Contact
Oconee Ranger Station
References
See Oconee National Forest page.
This page is just a starting point. Once you decide which sites you might visit, we strongly recommend you contact the owner or manager for the latest information on features, access, and safety.
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David Farrier, farrier@iglou.com
Dyar Pasture was last spot checked May 1999.
Last edited 4 November 2005.