There are abundant recreational opportunities and the community prides itself on civic and church-related activities. The newest recreation resource is the Macon Water Authority's Lucas Lake (aka Town Creek Reservoir) located on Dr. Lee Road in the southern portion of the county. It provides excellent opportunities for fishing.

Hunting, Fishing and River Adventures

Hunting and fishing are extremely popular forms of recreation in Jones County. Residents and visitors from all over Georgia and the southeast enjoy hunting deer, wild turkey, dove, quail, and other abundant game. Fishing at Miller Lake Recreation Area and Hillsboro Lake, in many private ponds dotted over the county, at nearby Lake Sinclair, Lake Oconee, and Lake Juliette, all within an hour's drive is also a very popular sport.
The Ocmulgee River, other streams and creeks, and the wooded areas of the county provide recreational areas for swimming, canoeing, picnicking, and camping.

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Outdoor recreation is also provided by the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, a 35,000-acre wildlife management area northwest of Gray off Highway 11. Administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the refuge offers visitors the opportunity to see beaver, racoon, opossum, turkey, deer, over 200 species of birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. A visitor center, hiking trails, a wildlife drive, environmental educational programs, fishing, and special programs for hunting are provided by the refuge. Visit our website at http://piedmont.fws.gov or call us at (478) 986-5441. 

Miller Lake Recreation Area

Miller Lake Recreation Area in the Blountsville Community of northeast Jones County is located approximately 8 miles from downtown Gray on US 129 toward Eatonton. The 12-acre lake provides public recreational opportunities including fishing, picnicking, hiking around the lake, and a habitat for various waterfowl species and fisheries. Picnic sites, fishing piers, and a pavillion are available within the area. The area is within the Oconee National Forest and is provided through the efforts of the Jones County Commission, the U. S. Forest Service, and a grant from the National Forest Foundation. A $2 fee is charged for daily usage.

Carol's Park

Right in the middle of downtown Gray is a community park named for long-time Director of the Gray-Jones County Clean Community Commission, Carol Brittain. The park is adjacent to the Jones County Courthouse. The park, complete with gazebo, picnic tables, benches, and beautiful landscaping, was completed in 1996 and is available for public use.