Community
Recreational Complex
NOTICE: The Dog River Recreational Complex is closed indefinitely due to the Dog River Reservoir Expansion Project. We are also working on refunding all season pass holders. We apologize for the inconvenience, but appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding in this effort.
The Dog River Recreational Complex (or “The Complex”) is open to Douglas County’s residents, property owners, business owners, and their guests. It is located in the western part of the county at 7070 Hwy. 166, Douglasville, GA 30135. Season Passes may be purchased at the administrative building located at 8763 Hospital Drive in Douglasville.
The Complex, located off Ga. 166, normally opens for the season on March 1st and closes for the season on the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day when, except for season pass-holders, it is closed to the general public through February. During the open season, the Complex offers fishing, a boat dock, fishing pier, johnboat rental, a pavilion for rental, picnic tables, grills, gazebo, vending machines and restroom facilities.
The Dog River Reservoir, in addition to being the County’s principal drinking water supply, is one of Douglas County’s most unique and precious natural resources rich with history.
To share the peace and tranquility of the Reservoir, the DRRC was first opened in July of 1994. It was the recommendation of a Citizen Advisory Group formed at that time to restrict the visitors to only Douglas County’s residents, property and business owners, and their guests.
WSA’s Board adopted the recommendation and continues the practice to this day in order to keep the 1.9 billion gallons of water in the lake – our community’s drinking water source – as clean as possible. In order for the Reservoir to serve its dual purpose of water supply and recreational facility, regulations have been established to protect water quality and to ensure the safety of users of the Complex.
WSA manages the Complex with water quality as its priority.
That’s why officials preserved forested areas, which naturally filter water, and built gravel roadbeds, which absorb motor oil and other urban runoff to protect our water supply. That’s also why swimming and gasoline-powered boats are prohibited.
You can also view or print our Recreational Complex brochure, which contains a list of the Complex fees, the user regulations, and a map of the Reservoir. Please note: Checks, credit cards, and bills larger than $20 are not accepted at the Reservoir ticket booth.
