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Looking for home or property on a beautiful
Georgia lake, river or creek?
Harriet Carter specializes in exquisite waterfront properties in the NE
Georgia Mountains.
General Information: 270 miles of shoreline with a 12,010-acre
lake. This is the
oldest US Army Corps of Engineers lake in the southeastern US. Near
historic Civil War battlefields.
Fish: Crappie, hybrid striped bass, largemouth spotted
bass and carp Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: McKaskey Creek Campground - 51 sites, 32
with electrical and water hookups, dump station available, coin laundry, hot
showers, boat launch ramp, pay phone, playground, swimming beach, attendant on duty.
Open April to early October.
Macedonia Campground - 26 primitive sites
which include picnic tables, fire rings, nearby drinking water (well with hand
pump), and ramp. Open mid-May to Labor Day. Sweetwater Campground - 151 sites, 107 with
electrical and water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, dump station, coin laundry,
hot showers, boat ramp, swimming beach, playgrounds, nature trails, group camp
area, attendant on duty. Open late April to Labor Day. Victoria Campground - 72 campsites, all with
electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, swimming
beach, boat ramp nearby, attendant on duty. Open April to early October. Payne Campground -60 sites, 39 with
electrical and water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, dump station, coin laundry,
hot showers, boat ramp, swimming beach, playground, attendant on duty. Open
April to Labor Day. McKinney Campground - 150 sites, all with
electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat
ramp, swimming beaches, attendant on duty. Open all year. Clark Creek North Campground - 24 sites, all
with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers,
group camping area, attendant on duty. Open late April to Labor Day. Clark Creek South Campground - 40 sites, 24
with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat
ramp, swimming beach, attendant on duty.Open April to Labor Day Old Hwy 41 # 3 Campground - 50 sites, all
with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat
ramp, playground, swimming beach, attendant on duty. Open late April to Labor
Day. Upper Stamp Creek Campground - 20 sites, 18
with electrical and water hookups, dump station available, hot showers, boat
ramp, swimming beach, attendant on duty. Open April to Labor Day. Camping Reservations and Information:
1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Lake Contact: Operations Manager's Office, 678-721-6700 -
Maps & More Information
General Information: Backed up by 445-foot-high dam in the lower reaches
of the Blue Ridge. Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: Ridgeway Mountain Bike Trail - Located off GA Hwy 282/76
approximately 8 miles west of Ellijay, GA. Woodring Branch Campground - 42 campsites of
which 31 have electrical and water hookups, and 11 sites are tent sites. Hot
showers, coin laundry, boat ramp with dock, playground, pay phone, dump station,
amphitheater, and an attendant on duty. Open April through October. Doll Mountain Campground - 65 campsites, 39
have electrical and water hookups, and 26 sites are tent sites. Hot showers,
coin laundry, boat ramp with dock, playground, pay phone, dump station,
amphitheater, and an attendant on duty. The campground is open from April 2,
through October 30, 2004. Harris Branch Campground - 10 primitive
sites. Comfort station, hot showers, coin laundry, pay phone, playground, and an
attendant on duty. The park is open from May 7 through September 6. Ridgeway Campground - 20 primitive
campsites. Boat ramp, picnic tables, drinking water, mountain bike trail
and nature trail. The park is open all year. Boat-In Campground -12 primitive campsites
with tables, tent pads, lantern holders and trash cans. Campsites are free and
available year-round on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are primitive
toilets but no drinking water. Boaters can tie up near their site and enjoy a
waterfront site in a beautiful setting. The Boat-in campground is located on a
peninsula east of Carters Dam. Boat ramps - Located at Damsite, Doll
Mountain, Woodring Branch and Ridgeway. Fish: Walleye, striped bass, crappie, spotted bass and
catfish Lake Contact: Resource Manager’s Office 706-334-2248 - US Army
Corps of Engineers Camping Reservations and Information:
1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers
General Information: Hartwell Lake is one of the Southeast's
largest and most popular public recreation lakes.
Fish: Largemouth redeye bass, crappie and hybrid bass Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: Coneross Park and Campground: 104 sites, 67
with water and 50-amp electric hook-ups, and 35 primitive. Sites are spacious
and mostly shaded. Boat ramp, courtesy dock, dump station, shower, restroom
facilities, playgrounds and pay telephone. Crescent Group Camp Park - All sites are
waterfront with 30-amp electric service with water spigots randomly placed
throughout the campground. Group shelters and shower - restroom houses.
Leashed or penned pets allowed. Milltown Park - No hookups, community water
spigots are placed in the campground. Shower, restroom, pay phone, boat
ramp, courtesy dock, playground and dump station. Oconee Point Park - Primitive sites and
sites with electric hook-ups. Shower, restroom, dump station, playground and
boat ramp. Leashed or penned pets allowed. Paynes Creek Park - 44 sites with water and
electric hook-ups, 37 waterfront sites! Shower, restroom, dump station,
playgrounds, swim beaches, pay phone and a boat ramp. Leashed or penned pets
allowed. Springfield Park - 79 sites - 75 are
waterfront. Electric and water hookups, shower, restroom, dump station, swim
beaches, playground, and boat ramp with courtesy dock. Leashed or penned pets
allowed. Watsadler Park - 51 sites, with 50-amp
electric and water hook ups. features single and double sites, shower/restroom
facilities, dump station, pay phone, playgrounds, and boat ramp and courtesy
dock. Leashed or penned pets allowed. Camping Reservations and Information:
1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Day Use Areas
- Big Oaks Recreation Area - Launching
ramp, comfort station, drinking water, picnic area, picnic shelter, playground
facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp and security light Elrod Ferry Recreation Area - Swimming,
beach, playground, launching ramp, comfort station, drinking water, picnic area,
picnic shelter, playground facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, ramp and
security light Gum Branch Access - Launching ramp,
comfort station, and courtesy dock Hartwell Group Area - Comfort station,
drinking water, dump station, picnic area and picnic shelter Long Point Recreation Area - Launching ramp,
comfort station, picnic area, picnic shelter, playground, courtesy dock,
ramp and security light Mary Ann Branch Access - Launching ramp and
comfort station
Poplar Springs Recreation Area - Launching ramp, comfort station, drinking
water, picnic area and picnic shelter, ramp and security light Spring Branch Access - Launching ramp and
comfort station Stephens County Recreation Area -Launching
ramp, comfort station, picnic area, picnic shelter, handicapped facilities,
courtesy dock, ramp and security light
General Information:
1200 miles of shore line with a 71,000-acre lake. Fish:
largemouth bass, bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass and hybrid bass.
Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities:
Amity Day Use Facility: Picnic and group sites, swimming areas, boat
launch ramps, courtesy dock, fish pier, fishing cleaning station, toilet
facilities. Below Dam Day Use
Facility: Boat ramps, toilet facilities Big Hart Park and Campground: 24
water/electric hook-ups, 7 non-hook-up sites, adjacent to Big Hart Day Use Area,
that includes a swimming beach, picnic sites, shelter (with reservations),
playground, and boat ramp. Pets allowed if penned or leashed. Broad River Park and Campground: Features
double and triple sites, All sites are equipped with
water and 30 AMP electrical hook-ups. It is the only boating access to the
Broad River. Hawk Creek Park and
Campground: 28 campsites with 28 campsites with water and 30
and 50 amp service hook-ups. Two accessible shower/restroom facilities, dump
station, and a boat launching ramp are available. Pets allowed if penned or
leashed. Hesters Ferry Park
and Campground: Reported to be some of the best fishing on the
lake. 26 shaded campsites on the lake. All the sites are on the water. Some
sites equipped with water and electrical hook-ups and primitive sites. Pets
allowed if penned or leashed. Modoc Park and Campground: Within the
campground, two peninsulas jut out into the lake, with water front sites and
expansive views of the lake and surrounding forest. 3 shower facilities, 49
sites, launching ramp, playground and hiking trail. Pets allowed if penned or
leashed. Mount Carmel Park and Campground: Some sites
equipped with 30-amp electric and water. The remaining 22 sites are for
tent camping. Two boat launching ramps are near by. Pets are allowed if penned
or leased. Petersburg Park and Campground: 93 sites,
most with water and electrical service. A boat ramp, 2 swimming beaches, a
fishing pier, a hiking trail, a pond, and a first-come-first-serve picnic
shelter provide for plenty of recreation opportunities. Pets are allowed
if penned or leased. Raysville Park and Campground: 55 sites with
30-amp electric, and water, hook-ups. Pets are allowed if penned or leased. Ridge Road Park and Campground: 63 of 69
sites equipped with water and electrical services.Pets are allowed if penned or leased. Winfield Park and Campground:
73 of 80 sites have electric and water hook-ups. The sites are varied
and most are directly on the water.
Pets are allowed if penned or leased.
Camping Reservations and Information:1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Georgia Corps Projects - J. Strom Thurmond Lake
- 706-722-3770
General Information: Lake Seminole borders both Georgia and
Florida and has 37,500 acres of water and over 18,000 acres of surrounding land.
It has 376 miles of shoreline. Fish: Largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and
channel catfish Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities:
East Bank Campground -
74 sites total, 69 sites have water and electric hookups. 1 handicapped site is
available. dump station, coin laundry, 2 bathhouses with showers, boat ramp with
courtesy dock, play area, group shelter, pay phone, attendant on duty, picnic
tables, nature trail, boat ramp, fishing, horseshoes, volleyball. Contact
East Bank Campground at 229-662-9273 or
229-662-2001 River Junction Landing - Boy and Girl Scout
Group Site. 1 bathhouse with showers; drinking water; boat ramp with courtesy
dock; host on duty, picnic tables, boat ramp, and fishing. Neals Landing
- Restrooms, showers, drinking
water, boat ramp, and picnic area Camping Reservations and Information:1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: US Army Corps of Engineers, 229-662-2001
General Information: 692 miles of shoreline on a 39,000-acre
lake. Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities:
Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail
located near Buford Dam. The 4-mile hiking
trail has beautiful views of the lake, woodland and river scenery, rare
wildflowers and a variety of wildlife. Winds through several park areas, along
the lake’s shoreline and the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Shoal Creek Campground - Camping,
hot showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground,
a dump station, and a swimming area.
- Open till 9/26/04 Chestnut Ridge Campground - Camping, hot
showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground, a dump station, and a
swimming area. - Old Federal Campground - Camping, hot
showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground, a dump station, and a
swimming area. Duckett Mill Campground - Camping, hot
showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground, a dump station, and a
swimming area Bolding Mill Campground - Camping, dump
station, laundry facilities, a playground, hot showers, and a swimming beach - Shady Grove Campground - Camping, hot
showers, laundry facilities, a boat ramp, playground, a dump station, and a
swimming area Bald Ridge Campground - Camping, dump
station, laundry facilities, restrooms with hot showers, a boat ramp, and a
swimming beach Sawnee Campground - Camping, showers,
restrooms, laundry facilities, dump station, boat ramp and swimming area Camping Reservations and Information:1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Fish: Rainbow, brown
and brook trout Contact: Lake Lanier Management Office, 770-945-9531 Maintained by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Recreation: Auto touring, boating, camping, fishing, horseback
riding, hunting, pets allowed, picnic, recreational vehicles, museum/visitor center, water sports
and wildlife viewing.
Fish: Black and striped bass, crappie, walleye and
rainbow trout Contact: 828-837-7395 - US Army Corps of Engineers
Fish: Largemouth bass and crappie Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: Beaverdam Marina: Visitor info center,
concessions, boat ramps, courtesy dock, marina, restrooms and restaurant. Beverly Park - Boat ramps and restrooms Coldwater Creek Ramp and Pier - Boat ramp,
fishing pier and restroom Dry Fork Creek - Boat ramp and restroom Elbert Park - Boat ramp, courtesy dock and
restroom GA Hwy 181 Ramp and Pier - Fishing pier and
restroom Middleton - Boat ramp and restroom Richard B Russell State Park - Visitor info
center, concessions, swimming beach, camping, water and electric hookups,
playground, picnic areas, picnic shelters, boat ramp, fishing pier, trails Shuck Pen Eddy - Boat ramp, courtesy dock
and restroom Camping Reservations and Information:
1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com - US Army Corps of Engineers Contact: Richard B. Russell Dam &
Lake Office - 706-213-3400 or 1-800-944-7207
General Information: 640 miles of shoreline with a 45,181-acre lake.
Also referred to as Lake Eufaula.
Fish: Largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and white hybrid
bass Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: Bluff Creek Campground - 88 sites with
electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat
ramp, playground, and attendant on duty. Cotton Hill Campground - 104 sites total, 94
sites with water and electrical hookups, and 10 sites with water only. 3
bathhouses with showers, boat ramp with courtesy dock, 2 playgrounds,
1 group shelter, pay phones, attendant/host on duty. Hardridge Creek Campground - 77 sites total,
57 sites with water and electrical hookups. Dump station, coin laundry, 2
bathhouses with showers, boat ramp with courtesy dock in Day Use Park, pay
phones, attendant/host on duty. Rood Creek Campground - Primitive camping White Oak Creek Campground - 130 sites
total, with water and electrical hookups. 2 dump
stations, fish cleaning station, coin laundry, 5 bathhouses with showers, boat
ramp with courtesy dock, 4 playgrounds, 1 group shelter, pay phone,
attendant/host on duty. Lakepoint Resort Campground - 244 sites with
water and electric hookups. Sewage available at some sites. Community center,
pavilion, beach, boat ramp, bathhouse, laundry, and camp store nearby, and
attendant on duty. Contact and Camping Information:
Walter F. George Resource Manager's Office - 229-768-2516 Fax 229-768-2809
General Information: 525 miles of shoreline with a 29,500-acre
lake.
Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities:
Amity Campground
- 334-499-2404 - 96 sites, 93 with electrical and water hookups, dump station,
coin laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, basketball and tennis court, playground,
trails, attendant on duty. Open until 9/12/2004.
Stateline Campground
- 706-882-5439 -122 sites, 56 with electrical and water hookups, dump
station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, tennis court, playground, trails,
attendant on duty.
Open until 9/6/2004.
Holiday Campground
- 706-884-6818 - 143 sites, 92 with electrical and water hookups, dump
station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, basketball and tennis courts,
playground, trails, attendant on duty. Open until 9/26/2004. Whitetail Ridge Campground - 706-884-8972 -
58 sites all with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot
showers, boat ramp, trails, attendant on duty. Open until 11/28/2004. R. Shaefer Heard Campground - 706-645-2404 -
117 sites, with electrical and water hookups, dump station available, coin
laundry, hot showers, boat ramp, pay phone, playground, tennis court, attendant
on duty. Indian Springs Group Campground - Call
Whitetail Campground host at 706-884-8972 for details and reservations. Ringer Campground - Primitive campground
with boat ramp and nature trail. For information, phone the West Point Lake
Project Management Office at 706-645-2937. Contact Operations Manager's Office at 706-645-2937 for the Parks below: Eagle View Park - Picnic shelter,
reservation shelter, restrooms, and drinking water Hardley Creek Park - Fishing pier, preteen
fishing pond, picnic grounds, reservations shelter, handicap facilities,
restrooms, drinking water, playground, and tennis, basketball, softball area West Overlook - Overlook shelter Anderson Park - Boat ramp, picnic grounds,
picnic shelter, restrooms, drinking water and playground Alligator Park - Boat ramp, picnic grounds,
restrooms and hiking Rocky Point Recreation Area - Fishing pier,
boat ramp, beach, bath house, picnic grounds, picnic shelter, reservation
shelter, handicap facilities, restrooms, drinking water, playground, hiking
trails, and tennis, basketball, softball area Veasey Creek Park - Boat ramp, picnic
grounds, picnic shelter, reservations shelter, restrooms and drinking water Dewberry Park - Boat ramp and restrooms Evansville Park - Boat ramp, picnic grounds,
restrooms and drinking water Wehadkee Park - Boat ramp and restrooms Horace King Park - Boat ramp, picnic group,
picnic shelter, restrooms and drinking water Whitewater Park - Boat ramp, restrooms and
drinking water Autry Day Use Park - Boat ramp Liberty Hill - Boat ramp, restrooms and
drinking water Snake Creek Park - Boat ramp, picnic
grounds, picnic shelter, restrooms and drinking water Ringer Park - Boat ramp, picnic grounds,
restrooms, drinking water, playground, and hiking trails Georgia Park - Boat ramp, restrooms and
drinking water Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area - Boat
ramp, beach, picnic grounds, reservation shelter, restrooms, drinking water,
playground, and tennis court Sunny Point Park - Boat ramp, picnic
grounds, picnic shelter, restrooms and drinking water Clark Day Use Park - Boat ramp, picnic
grounds, restrooms and drinking water Halfmoon Creek Park - Picnic grounds and
restrooms McGee Bridge Park - Fishing pier, boat ramp,
picnic grounds, picnic shelter, handicap facilities, restrooms, and drinking
water Glass Bridge Park - Boat ramp, picnic
grounds, picnic shelter, handicap facilities, restrooms and drinking water Earl Cook Recreation Area - Boat ramp,
beach, bath house, picnic grounds, picnic shelter, reservation shelter, overlook
shelter, handicap facilities, restrooms, drinking water, playground, and tennis,
basketball, softball area Long Cane Park - Boat ramp, picnic grounds,
picnic shelter, reservation shelter, restrooms, drinking water, and hiking
trails
R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Area - Boat ramp, picnic grounds, picnic shelter,
restrooms, drinking water, playground, hiking trails, and tennis, basketball,
softball area Fish: Largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, hybrid
bass and white bass Contact: Operations
Manager's Office -
706-645-2937 Maintained by: US Army Corps of Engineers
The following listings are Georgia Power Lakes
- For camping reservations, Please call
1-888-GPC-LAKE or 1-888-472-5253. For all other information, call the
contact number listed for each lake.
General Information:
At 2,775 acres, Lake Burton is the largest of Georgia Power's North Georgia
lakes. 62 miles of shoreline. Formed by Burton Dam. Source: Tallulah
River. Special Areas on the Lake and their Amenities: Jones Bridge Recreation Area - Picnic Tables Tallulah River Boat Ramp - Boat Ramp Anchorage Marina - Boat ramp, gas, food,
mechanic and restrooms Moccasin Creek State Park - Boat ramp,
picnic tables, camping, restrooms, handicap access, fishing pier and bank
fishing Laprades Marina - Boat ramp, gas, food and
restrooms Murray Cove - Boat Ramp Timpson Beach - Picnic Tables, restrooms and
beach Fish: Spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and yellow perch Contact: North Georgia Land Management Office, 706-782-4014
Lake Seed General Information: 13 miles of shoreline with a
240-acre lake. Formed by Nacoochee Dam. Source: Tallulah River.
Fish: Spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and yellow perch Lake Rabun General Information: 25 miles of shoreline with a
834-acre lake. Formed by Mathis Dam. Source: Tallulah River.
Fish: Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish
and yellow perch Tallulah Falls General Information: 3.6 miles of shoreline with
a 63-acre lake. Source: Tallulah River.
Fish: Spotted bass, crappie, bluegill and yellow perch Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Hall's Boat House - Boat ramp, gas, food and restrooms Lake Seed Campground - Picnic Tables, fishing pier, camping,
restrooms and beach Lake Seed Boat Ramp - Boat ramp Nacoochee Park - Picnic Tables, restrooms
and bank fishing Rabon Beach (USFS) - Boat ramp, picnic tables, fishing pier, handicap
access, camping, restrooms, bank fishing and beach Terrora Park and Campground - Picnic tables, fishing pier, handicap
access, camping, restrooms, bank fishing and beach Tallulah Point - Picnic tables and restrooms Contact: North Georgia Land Management Office, 706-782-4014
Lake Tugalo General Information: 18 miles of shoreline with a
597-acre lake. Formed by Tugalo Dam. Source: Tallulah and Chattooga
Rivers.
Fish: Largemouth bass, white catfish, crappie, white bass
and bluegill Lake Yonah General Information: 9 miles of shoreline with a
325-acre lake. Formed by: Yonah Dam. Source: Tallulah and Chattooga
Rivers.
Fish: Largemouth bass, white catfish, crappie, white bass
and bluegill Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Stone Place - Boat Ramp and restrooms S. Carolina Boat Ramp - Boat ramp Tugaloo Park - Boat ramp, picnic tables, handicap access, camping,
restrooms, and bank fishing Contact: North Georgia Land Management Office, 706-782-4014
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General Information: 374 miles of shoreline with 18,971-acre lake.
Formed by Wallace Dam. Source: Oconee and Appalachee Rivers.
Fish: Largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid bass and
crappie Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Redlands USFS Boat Ramp - Boat ramp and bank
fishing Swords USFS Boat Ramp - Boat ramp and bank
fishing Blue Springs Marina - Boat ramp, restrooms,
gas, food, tackle, restaurant and mechanic Parks Ferry - Camping Granite Shoals Marina - Boat ramp,
restrooms, handicap access, gas, food, tackle, restaurant
and bank fishing Sugar Creek Marina - Boat ramp, picnic
tables, restrooms, handicap access, and bank fishing Armor Bridge Boat Ramp - Boat ramp,
restrooms, handicap access, and bank fishing Old Salem - Camping Lakeview Boat Ramp - Boat Ramp and bank
fishing Brantley's Marina - Boat ramp, restrooms,
handicap access, gas, tackle, restaurant and mechanic Greene County - Boat ramp and bank fishing Long Shoals - Boat ramp, picnic tables,
handicap access and bank fishing Tailrace Park - Fishing pier and bank
fishing Lawrence Shoals - Camping Hwy 16 Boat Ramp - Boat ramp and bank
fishing Contact: Oconee/Sinclair Land Management Office, 706-485-8704 Camping Reservations: Lawrence Shoals
706-485-5494 - Old Salem 706-467-2850 and
Parks Ferry 706-453-4308
General Information: 417 miles shoreline with 15,330-acre lake.
Formed by Sinclair Dam. Source: Oconee River
Fish: Largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid bass and
crappie Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Hwy 16 Ramp - Boat ramp and bank fishing Oconee Springs Park - Boat ramp, picnic
tables, fishing pier, handicap access, camping, restrooms, beach and bank
fishing Crooked Creek Marina - Boat ramp, picnic
tables, gas, tackle, and restaurant Lakeside Marina - Boat ramp, gas, tackle,
food and restrooms High Grove Harbor - Boat ramp, picnic
tables, tackle, handicap access, food, restaurant, restrooms, bank fishing and
mechanic Dennis Station DNR - Boat ramp, bank
fishing, fishing pier and handicap access USFS Park - Boat ramp, bank fishing,
restroom, beach, camping, picnic tables and handicap access Twin Bridges Marina - Boat ramp, gas,
tackle, handicap access, food and mechanic Sinclair Marina - Boat ramp, restaurant and
mechanic Crosby's Landing - Boat ramp, handicap
access and bank fishing Haslam's Marina - Boat ramp, gas, restrooms
and mechanic Little River Marina - Boat ramp, picnic
tables, tackle, gas, handicap access, food, camping, restrooms, bank fishing and
beach Rocky Creek - Boat ramp, picnic tables,
tackle, fishing pier, handicap access, restrooms, bank fishing and beach Bass Marina - Boat ramp, gas, tackle, restrooms and mechanic Contact: Oconee/Sinclair Land Management Office, 706-485-8704 Camping Reservations: Lawrence Shoals
706-485-5494 - Old Salem 706-467-2850 and
Parks Ferry 706-453-4308
General Information: 135 miles shoreline with 4750-acre lake. Formed by
Lloyd Shoals Dam. Source: Alcovy, Yellow and South Rivers.
Fish: Largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid bass and
crappie Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Factory Shoals Recreation Area - Picnic
Tables and Camping Bear Creek Marina - Boat ramp, restrooms,
gas, food, camping, tackle, restaurant and beach Berry's Marina - Boat ramp, boat storage,
restrooms and tackle Gus's Landing - Boat ramp, tackle, food and
restrooms Walker Harris Marina - Boat ramp, tackle and
restrooms Martins Marina - Boat ramp, boat storage,
mechanic, RV camping, lodging, tackle, gas, restaurant and restrooms Riverside Park - Picnic tables, restrooms
and bank fishing
Lloyd Shoals Park - Boat ramp, picnic tables, fishing pier, handicap access,
restrooms, beach and bank fishing Ocmulgee River Public Access - Boat ramp,
picnic tables and bank fishing Contact: Lake Jackson Land Management Office, 770-775-4753
General Information: 32 miles with 3600-acre lake. Formed by
Southeast Dam. Source: Flint River, Muckalee Creek and the Kinchafoonee Creek
Activities.
Fish: Largemouth bass, striped bass and redear sunfish Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Holly Grove Public Use Area - Boat Ramp,
picnic tables and restrooms Dames Ferry Campsite - Pavilions, gatehouse
and dump station Contact: Lake Jackson Land Management Office, 770-775-4753
General Information: 156 miles with 5850-acre lake. Formed by Bartlett's
Ferry Dam. Source: Chattahoochee River.
Fish: Largemouth bass, striped bass and redear sunfish Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Blanton Creek Park Campsite - Parking, day
use area, handicap access, group wilderness camp, overlook pavilion, park
office, camp host Idle Hour Park - Boat ramp, fishing pier,
restrooms and bank fishing Chattahoochee Valley Park - Boat ramp and
bank fishing Hallawakee Creek Boat Ramp - Boat ramp and
fishing pier Chambley Marina - Boat ramp, food,
restaurant, gas, tackle and restrooms The Landing - Picnic area, food, restaurant,
gas, tackle and restrooms Lake Harding Marina - Gas, tackle, food and
restrooms Po-Boy Landing - Boat ramp, picnic tables,
handicap access, fishing pier and bank fishing Contact: Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office, 706-317-6041
General Information: 25 miles of shoreline with 404-acre lake.
Formed by Goat Rock Dam. Source: Chattahoochee River.
Fish: Largemouth bass, hybrid bass, bream and catfish Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Sandy Point Park - Boat ramp, picnic area
and bank fishing Goat Rock Marina - Boat ramp and bank
fishing Goat Rock Recreation Area - Boat ramp and
bank fishing Contact: Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office, 706-317-6041
Lake Oliver General Information:
40 miles of shoreline with 2150-acre lake. Formed by Oliver Dam. Source:
Chattahoochee River
North Highlands Lake General Information: 3 miles of shoreline with 131-acre
lake. Formed by: North Highlands Dam. Source: Chattahoochee River Fish for Lake Oliver & Lake North: Bluegill, redear sunfish, crappie, hybrid bass and
white bass Special Areas on the Lakes and their Amenities: Goat Rock Recreation Area - Boat ramp and bank fishing City Marina - Boat ramp, picnic tables, gas,
tackle, fishing pier, handicap access, restrooms, and bank fishing North Highlands Recreation Area - Columbus
river walk access and bank fishing Contact: Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office, 706-317-6041
General Information: 36 miles of
shoreline with 1400-acre lake. Formed by X Dam. Source: Flint River,
Muckalee Creek and the Kinchafoonee Creek Special Areas on the Lakes
and their Amenities: Cleve Cox Landing - Boat ramp
and fishing pier Chromartie Landing - Boat ramp
and fishing pier GPC Recreation Area - Boat
ramp, picnic table, fishing pier, handicap access, restrooms and bank fishing Contact: Bartletts Ferry Land Management Office, 706-317-6041
General Information: 65 miles of shoreline with 3290-acre lake
on the Toccoa River. Fish: Bream, catfish, perch,
crappie, sunfish, walleye, smallmouth bass,
white bass, and bluegill Special Areas on the Lakes
and their Amenities: Lake Blue Ridge Campground - Camping,
picnicking, hiking, boating, skiing and fishing. This area offers 58 campsites
that are equipped with grills, picnic tables and tent pads. Restrooms and
drinking water are also available. Camping reservations
and information: Toccoa Ranger District, 706-632-3031 Morganton Point Recreation Area
- Park, Campground and Beach - On County Road 616. Overlooking
Lake Blue Ridge, has camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hiking
opportunities. 37 campsites available with 13 picnic tables, a paved boat
launch, and scenic hiking trail that parallels the lake shore.
Camping reservations and information:
706-632-3031 Reservations and Information for Camping: Toccoa Ranger
District, 706-632-3031 Contact: 865-632-2101
TVA
General Information: 77 miles of shoreline with 8700-acre lake.
Fish: Bass, sunfish, perch, crappie, and catfish. Special Areas on the Lakes
and their Amenities: Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park -
1308 acres. 77 tent, RV and trailer sites, pioneer camping, 10 cottages, 4
picnic shelters, 2 group shelters, swimming pool and beach, conference center,
18-hole golf course, and 1 mile of hiking trails. Also has a museum to celebrate
American veterans and their contribution. The displays represent each conflict
from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War.
Camping reservations and information: 229-276-2371 Contact: 229-273-3820
