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North Georgia Lakes

North Georgia takes your breath away with its spectacular views and mountain scenery. The sparkling waters and miles of shoreline of its lakes also provides a beautiful setting for many recreational activities. Plan a trip around camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, tubing, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and more.

Georgia is one of the Southeast's best fishing choices. For those that like trout and fly fishing there are plenty of creeks and mountain streams to choose from. Carter's Lake, Lake Blue Ridge and others also offer boat rentals and water skiing.

Listing of Lakes in North Georgia

LAKES IN NORTH GEORGIA:

Name	Location	Major Rivers	Recreational Options	Description
Allen Lake	Gilmer County		At Allen Lake, you can play some golf at Whitepath Golf Club, hike on the nearby Tearbritches Trail or Benton McKaye Trail; visit Blackwell Cove; canoe or kayak on a Class I and II whitewater section of the Toccoa River, 8 miles long; play mini golf at close by Huck's Lost Mine; charter a fishing trip with Reel Job Fishing; visit close by Amicalola Falls and Lodge State Park. read more	Reservoir - east of Cherry Log read more
Bearden Lake	Blue Ridge Mountains, Gilmer County		Bass Fishing	Reservoir read more
Carter's Lake	Union County	Coosawattee River	Boat rentals and water skiing; camping, fishing, picnicking, mountain biking and hunting. Carter's Lake Marina read more	3,220-acre stocked, reservoir. Carter's Lake was created in 1970 from one of the best white-water runs in the world. Although built for flood control and hydroelectric power generation, Carters Lake has become a major recreation destination for boating, fishing, camping, and water sports. Whether visitors come here to fish, camp, hike, bike, or just to enjoy and learn about the deeply historical landscape, Carters Lake will provide genuine outdoor fun for every lake lover. read more
Nottley Lake	Union County	Nottley	swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, jet skiing. (Beach and camping areas.) Lake Nottley read more	Lake Nottely is a 4,180 acre TVA lake with 106 miles of shoreline. There are two marinas and several public boat ramps that offer access at different points on Lake Nottely. County-maintained Poteete Creek Park offers lake access, a white sand beach swimming area, campground, boating ramps and picnic facilities. read more
Lake Blue Ridge	Fannin County	Toccoa	Boating Camping Fishing Hiking Historic & Cultural Site Horseback Riding Hunting Picnicking Visitor Center Water Sports Lake Blue Ridge read more	Boating recreation and bass fishing are favorite on the waters of Lake Blue Ridge, one of the mountain lakes created and regulated by the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority). Blue Ridge Reservoir is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest of north Georgia. There's a scenic overlook above the dam and a shaded picnic area near the powerhouse. The canoe and kayak launch site below the dam gives non-motorized boaters access to the Toccoa River. The river is noted among fishermen for its sunfish, trout, and bass. When water is released from the Blue Ridge Dam to generate electricity, the river becomes a class I-II float through the Georgia hills. read more
Tallulah Lake	Rabun County, Habersham County	Tallulah	Beach, picnic shelters and tennis courts. Suitable for water sports, swimming, fishing, picnicking etc. Approx. 2700 acres for tents, trailers, RV sites, campsites, miles of hiking and biking trails. read more	63 acre lake with 3.6 miles of shoreline. Tallulah Gorge One of the most spectacular gorges in the eastern US, this chasm is two miles long and nearly 1,000 ft deep. The park's breathtaking views and the town's rich history make this area a favorite stopping point along US Hwy 441. Gorge overlooks Lake Tallulah. read more
Lake Burton	Rabun County	Tallulah	Water sports, swimming, fishing, etc	2,775 acre lake with over 62 miles of shoreline, Lake Burton is a watershed lake designed to hold water for power generation.
Lake Allatoona	Bartow County, Cherokee County	Etowah Little	Captures the spring rains for summer recreation	A watershed, Lake Allatoona was designed to hold the seasonal runoff of the Etowah River.
Lake Lanier	Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin counties; Located between State Road 400 and I-85 northeast of Atlanta	Chattahoochee Chestatee	Seventy-six recreational areas have been developed around the lake under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. These include 46 parks operated directly by the Corps, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. read more	Over 692 miles of shoreline, The lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950's, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002. read more
Lake Chatuge	Lake Chatuge spans two states and extends between the cities of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Hayesville, North Carolina. read more	Hiawassee	Water sports, picnics, hiking, mountain biking, and while white-water rafting down the Nantahala River. Boat rentals, campsites and RV facilities are available from the Chatuge Cove Marina. Lake Chatuga read more	A 7,200-acre lake, Lake Chatuge has 132 miles of shoreline and is within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Seed (Nachoochee)	Rabun County, Clayton, GA	Tallulah	Boating, fishing; bass, bluegill, sunfish and walleye. Lake Seed Campground is managed by North Georgia Land Management Office; 4 Seed Lake Road, Lakemont, GA 706-754-7979; 888-472-5253. read more	A 240 acre lake with 13 miles of shoreline, Seed Lake is part of a five-lake series called the Tallulah River Watershed, used to generate hydroelectric power for peak use periods in Atlanta. The lake is accessible from a small launching ramp on the Lake Rabun Road. read more
Hartwell	Hart County	Tugaloo	Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast's largest and most popular public recreation lakes. Boating, canoeing, swimming, water skiing, fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking, and a half-mile, self-guided nature trail. For hiking enthusiasts, there are miles of old logging roads and fire trails. read more	56,000 acres of water with a shoreline of 962 miles. There are more than 80 public park sites with picnicking, camping, or boat launching facilities and five marinas that provide boat rentals, oil, gasoline and boat repair. Lake Hartwell read more

Smaller lakes throughout the countryside create recreational opportunities for outdoor-oriented people. Among the most popular are Lake Winfield Scott (east of Suches) and Lake Marvin (in the Pocket), both created by the Civilian Conservation Corps.