Georgia
Vacation Information
Georgia Vacation Guide
- Allatoona
Lake. 12,000
acres. Fishing, Water Skiing, Swimming, Cabins, Hiking, Campsites with and
without electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump
Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marinas, Fuel.
Visitor Information Center. Very scenic area in the foothills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains Historic Civil War battlefields are
nearby. There are 27 public recreation areas around the lake with boat ramps,
most charge a small fee. Located 45 miles
north of Atlanta off I75 and Cartersville exit. Motels are also available
in Cartersville. May we suggest the Best in Boating Marinas:
Lake Allatoona Marinas - Park - Harbor Town - Victoria Harbour - Wilderness Camp
- Carters
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup, Showers,
Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp
(small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Visitor Information Center.
Just south of Dalton off I75.
- George W.
Andrews Lake. Fishing, Scenic Waterfall, Swimming, Campsites without electric
hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small
fee may apply). (205) 690- 2505. Several marked Civil War Battlefields nearby.
Just southwest of Hilton on Georgia State Route 62.
- Lake Julliette.
HP. 20, 3600 Campsites, Picnic Grounds, Fishing, Ramps. 62 miles of shore
line. Man made lake for the Georgia power, plant Sherer. The lakes elevation
is maintained at 435 feet above mean sea level. When the lake is full, the
water level is about 35 feet above the treetops. Dames Ferry Public use area
is about 2 miles north of Georgia Highways intersection 18 and 87. This area
has the boat ramp, restrooms, Camping with hook ups, Sail boaters are on the
water most weekends. Scuba divers also use the area.
- Nottely
Lake . Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Picnic/Day Use. This ten mile long
lake includes many forks, coves and islands. Located north of Atlanta
off U.S. 19 and Blairsville.
Nottely Marina.
- Lake Seminole.
Water Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Visitor Information Center.
(205) 690-2505. Great birdwatching, Rugged Ravines, Cypress Ponds and is well
known for largemouth bass. Right on the Florida border near Bainbridge.
- Lake Sidney
Lanier.
Atlanta's popular recreational lake. Water Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without electric hookup,
Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use,
Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marinas Fuel, Restaurants, Visitor
Information Center. This lake is over 30 miles long
and is one of Atlanta's most popular boating lakes. Numerous coves and islands
are located all over the lake. Located northeast of Atlanta just west of Cumming
and U.S. 19.
Holiday Lake Marina
Port Royal Marina
Bald Ridge Marina
Port of Indecision Marina
Safe Harbor Aqualand
- Sinclair
Lake. Fishing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Launch Ramps (Small Fee May Apply),
Off U.S. 129 and Georgia State Route 16.
- Walter F.
George Lake. Water Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and without
electric hookup, Showers, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary Dump Station,
Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel. Just south of Columbus along U.S. 431.
- West Point
Lake. 25,900 Acres. Water Skiing, Fishing, Swimming, Campsites with and
without electric hookup, Showers, Cottages, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Sanitary
Dump Station, Picnic/Day Use, Launch Ramp (small fee may apply), Marina, Fuel.
Visitor Information Center. There are 34 public recreation areas on this lake
of 525 miles of shoreline. Two privately operated marinas provide fuel, storage,
boat repair, rentals, and supplies. Fishing Piers for the
Handicapped. Just north of Columbus off I-85.
Highland Pines Resort and Marina
Information based
on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers brochures and boaters information.
If you know of any other great spots in Georgia for boating (of all types),
or have more information, feel free to E-Mail us at Boating
America