Chesnut Bay Resort

CHESNUT BAY Your Home Away From Home

Everyone knows you have to know where you are going to be able to reach your destination. For Tim Bell and George Fox, that has not been a problem. The founders of Chesnut Bay began construction in 2007 on the first houses that would become Chesnut Bay Resort. Today, Tim Bell and George Fox, are proud of the community they have built. Their vision and dedication continue to impact the landscape of Leesburg and Cherokee County.

Located along the shoreline of Weiss Lake, Chesnut Bay has grown into a destination where families and friends reconnect and relax. The resort now includes Chesnut Bay Resort, Chesnut Bay RV Resort, and Pirates Bay Water Park. In this celebrated home away from home, you will find numerous amenities that help create memories that last a lifetime.

The Chesnut Bay Resort community’s cornerstone is the original resort that consists of 64 homes. Twenty-two houses are lakeside, with the remaining homes with beautiful views of the lake. Most are available for vacation rentals. The two to six-bedroom fully appointed homes are individually owned and vary in size and occupancy levels to fit every need.

Owners George Fox and Tim Bell

If you are among the half-million Americans that own recreational vehicles, Chesnut Bay RV Resort is the place for you! The resort has 100 RV slips designed for rigs up to 40-feet. Sites are available with 50 or 30 amp electrical service and have full hook-ups with cable and wireless Internet connections.

During the stay at either resort, your days can be as full and active as you choose. Soak up the sun by relaxing at one of the three on-site pools. There are two playgrounds for children to enjoy and make new friends. There is also an arcade and jumping pillow. When you take a break, stop in for a treat at the Blue Bell ice cream shop. Visitors can gather to enjoy a pick-up game at one of the basketball or volleyball courts. There are also 2-miles of walking and jogging trails. For an additional charge, you can enjoy putt-putt and the water park.

During the summer season, there are special events, including family movie nights at the outdoor amphitheater, street parties, face painting, glitter tattoos, and the famed pirate hay rides, where children and parents battle each other.

At the center of the recreation opportunities at Chesnut Bay is Weiss Lake. You can enjoy fishing or the sandy beach area. The resort has private boat ramp access and community docks. In addition to fishing and swimming, you can rent boats, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, water bikes, and big wheel water trikes.

The newest attraction, Pirates Bay Water Park, is open to the public and the resort guests. Fun for the entire family! The water park features tube slides, body slides, two water houses, a pool, and a splash pad. Fun away from the water can include a visit to the putt-putt golf course. “When we first broke ground for Chesnut Bay, we knew it would be a success. We wanted to create a place where families could come together. It was always about the kids, and it still is. This is what we had envisioned.”

For more information about any aspect of Chesnut Bay, call 256-526-7778 or visit chesnutbayresort.com. Tim Bell and George Fox, Founders of Chesnut Bay