Cool Places... Summer is the best time to explore some of North Georgia largest lakes & recreational facilities.
The many activities range from fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, and canoeing. Many Georgia State and county parks offer camping or picnic facilities with beaches and playgrounds. You can also vacation at one of the resorts that have everything from lodging, restaurants, and packaged activities. Real estate and rental companies also offer cabin or house rentals for a weekend stay. No matter what time you spend exploring North Georgia’s lakes, several marina’s offer everything you need from fishing equipment, to rentals of pontoon boats, jet ski’s, or paddle boats. You can also take a relaxing Sunset Lake Cruise to cool off from the hot summer day. Smaller lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, in the Georgia State Park facilities are worth the trip for a quiet day of fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, or a day to picnic by a cool mountain stream in the National Forest. This season’s rainfall has helped all lakes to be at full capacity and is the perfect time to getaway for a summer destination. Just a short driving distance from Atlanta, GA; Chattanooga, TN; Asheville, NC; or Greenville, SC – spend an affordable vacation that is fun for the entire family. Please use this guide to help you plan your trip to North Georgia Lakes in the Mountains.
LAKE NOTTELY is a 4,180 acre TVA lake with 106 miles of shoreline and is popular with those who love boating, fishing and jet skiing. Marinas and several public boat ramps offer access at different points. County-maintained Poteete Creek Park offers lake access, a white sand beach swimming area, campground, boating ramps and picnic facilities. Travel nine miles north on US Highway 19/129, turn left onto Georgia Highway 325, two miles to view 184 foot dam. Cozy Cove Marina & Cabin Rentals.............................706-745-2468 Lake Nottely Campground.............................................706-745-4523 Nottely Marina....................................................................706-745-3638 Poteete Creek Campground..........................................706-439-6103 also: Deaver, Canal Lake, and Jacks Creek Boat Ramps 38 | vACATION GUIDE in the Mountains
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