Regulations and requirements related to the reservoir and water treatment plant.
The following documents contain regulations and requirements related to the use and management of the Bear Creek Reservoir and surrounding land area.
Note: Additional reviews and permits may be required by Jackson County. Visit jacksoncountygov.com for more information.
Reservoir Management Plan (pdf)
DownloadTo schedule a delivery to the Water Treatment Plant, please provide the following via email to
County Office Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday
2739 Hwy 330, Bogart, GA 30622
Jan: CLOSED
Feb: CLOSED
Mar: Open 6 AM - 6 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Apr: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
May: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
June: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
July: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Aug: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Sept: Open 6 AM - 8 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Oct: Open 6 AM - 6 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Nov: Open 6 AM - 6 PM on Wed, Sat, & Sun
Dec: CLOSED
1. NO Swimming
2. Gasoline, Diesel engines are PROHIBITED
3. Absolutely no admittance when ramp is closed
4. NO Smoking
5. NO Littering (place all trash in receptacles)
6. Alcohol is PROHIBITED
7. Please allow at least 25' between parties
8. All boaters and fisherman must follow GEORGIA DNR guidelines
9. Please be courteous to other parties
10. NO boating craft over 20' in length may be launched
11. All public access boats must be off the reservoir 30 minutes prior to closing time each day
12. All boaters must have proper identification at all times and register with the attendant on duty
13. NO BANK FISHING ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREA (visit www.jacksonrec.com for public fishing information)
In case of emergency please dial 911.
Visit www.gadnr.org for additional fishing and boating regulations.





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