Outdoor Recreation Center


UGA Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental Center

It is the goal of the Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) to provide the university community with the necessary equipment and resource material to enjoy a comfortable and safe adventure in the outdoors, including camping, backpacking, kayaking, snorkeling and climbing. Through the rental program, the center strives to provide the latest in adventure equipment at reasonable fees. Detailed information about the Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) activities and outdoor recreation information about Georgia is provided in the ORC. Books, maps, brochures, magazines and videos are available for check out during center hours to assist participants in planning their next adventure. Camping accessories are available for retail sale.

Location: lower level -- 144 Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities
Telephone: 706-542-GORP (4677)

Parking for Equipment Loading and Unloading:

Renters are responsible for picking up /returning equipment during ORC scheduled hours of operation. As there are no designated spaces for long term ORC parking, renters must call the ORC to arrange large equipment (canoe, kayak, bulky equipment) pick-up / return in order to keep time to a minimum. Special arrangements for boating equipment pickup/return in the back
lot of Ramsey are possible. A pay lot adjacent to the East Campus Parking Deck is available for a nominal fee. The ORC is not responsible for any parking citation received by renters.

Photos of rental equipment are available on our website, www.recsports.uga.edu/out_rentals.php.
Photos of "for sale" items stocked in the ORC: www.recsports.uga.edu/orc_proshop.php

Normal hours of operation are below. Please check the GORP catalog and posted signs for any closings or other adjustments to this schedule.

Facility Hours

Location Days Open Close
Outdoor Recreation Center - Room 144
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
closed 10am - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 2pm - 6pm 10am - 6pm closed