Ben Burton Park

Category: Park in Athens, Georgia

Address: 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606, USA

Phone: +17066133620

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:45AM–9PM

Monday: 6:45AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6:45AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6:45AM–9PM

Thursday: 6:45AM–9PM

Friday: 6:45AM–9PM

Saturday: 6:45AM–9PM

Reviews

Hope Valentine

Oct 31, 2022

Beautiful river views and a nice natural environment. Great for a hike with a friend or your pup.

Brandy Williams

Oct 14, 2022

Very nice Park

Joe Cagnassola

Oct 13, 2022

Its a really nice park to walk ,take the dog ,grill or set up a hammock

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Questions & Answers

Can you fish there

Eric Cooper | Nov 1, 2019
Greg Maye | Nov 1, 2019

Yes

Does this park have any grills?

Drea | Nov 1, 2019
Tuesday's Child Home Bakery | Nov 1, 2019

Yes a few

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Can you get married here? Does it cost anything? Do you need to notify anyone? It would just be 5 people. No decorations or anything.

Monica Hopper | Nov 1, 2018
danny burroughs | Nov 1, 2018

It is legal i know for sure. Clarke county has alot of options for renting venues and all accessories for partys and weddings. If your trying to get by without all that expense i would suggest taking what you need down the trail to the shallow schoals and getting married right in the middle of the river. There are really expensive houses for a backdrop too. The to get there will not be friendly to elderly people. And i would suggest changing clothes on spot. The downside will be lots of people and dogs. But i would expect respect from the friendly patrons. Hope this helped. Congratulations!

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Is their a bathroom?

LadyBug010 Raeihle | Jun 3, 2022
Colin | Jun 3, 2022

Yup. There are bathrooms by the parking lot.

Can you tent camp there?

Jackie Robbins | May 4, 2022
Gobln Kng | May 4, 2022

Unfortunately, you're unable to camp here. The park "closes" at dark. However, about 30mins away is a great place to camp. Fort Yargo.

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Is this wheelchair friendly?

Kayleigh Carlisle | May 4, 2022
Alicia Rainbow | May 4, 2022

No, there's only paving to the end of the bridge, after that it's dirt and gravel. The trail itself is sand and dirt that turns into mud in several places.

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Are professional photographers allowed to come and use the park for photography sessions? If so, is there a fee? If so, how much per hour/day? Thank you!

Melissa Read Healy Photography | Oct 31, 2021
Kyle Smith | Oct 31, 2021

It's free to the public as far as I know, but that means that people will come and go as they please, so don't expect too much privacy.

Are there bike trails there you can ride ?

Randy Bryant | Oct 31, 2020
Corrie Navis | Oct 31, 2020

No, there is only a pedestrian (& dog-walking) trail.

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Are there any bathrooms at the park???

ilana torres | Oct 31, 2020
EJ Koblar | Apr 4, 2022

Yes! Brand new, right at the entrance.

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Is there camping spots and if so how much does it cost?

wendy maynard | Nov 1, 2019
Tammy Boone | Nov 1, 2019

That is one of the most beautiful places I have visited

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Is there any fish and if so is there any fish?

BRINGAWARRANT B.A.W | Nov 1, 2018
Ben Burton Park | Nov 1, 2018

Fishing is allowed along the Middle Oconee River at Ben Burton Park as long as individuals are using Georgia-legal equipment and have a Georgia Department of Natural Resources fishing license. See www.accgov.com/benburton for more details. - Public Information Office

About how long in distance is the trail/hike?

Jess W | Nov 1, 2018
Ben Burton Park | Nov 1, 2018

Approximately 1.5 miles of trail exist at Ben Burton Park. However, they are unnamed and not officially designated trails, so information is not available on specific segments. - Public Information Office

Does anyone have a trail map of this park?

Nate | Nov 1, 2018
michael bowers | Nov 1, 2018

Wish I could help.

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Can my dog swim in the river?

Jodee Nagle | Nov 1, 2018
Maryann Scanlon | Nov 1, 2018

I take my dogs up the creek that flows into the river too.

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Can I fish here?

Ginnette Navas | Nov 1, 2018
Etta Marvin | Nov 1, 2018

Yrs. As long as you are Licensee to fish in Georgia.

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