10 Gorgeous Lakes In Georgia That Are Demanding Your Attention This Summer
By Amanda Northern|Updated on June 03, 2022(Originally published June 09, 2023)
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Amanda Northern is a freelance writer, and creator/virtual assistant of The Proassists. Amanda is a Georgia native, GSU Panther, and blogger. More of her words can be found at amandanorthern.wordpress.com
The Peach State is a natural beauty, as you’ll soon see with the following list of the best lakes in Georgia. From beautiful beachside lakes to crystal-clear bodies of water that rival the Caribbean, you won’t believe that all of these gorgeous lakes are in Georgia. Next time you decide to take a trip to enjoy nature, stop by these places and take in the vast beauty that is all ours! See which of the following you think is the best lake in GA:
Lake Allatoona is located in Cherokee, Cobb, and Bartow Counties. Lake Allatoona is a popular place in Georgia where visitors can swim, fish, water ski, hike, or just simply cool off during the summer. This 12,000-acre lake is just outside of Atlanta and is the type of place to rent a houseboat or a cabin for the weekend or and just bask in the surrounding bits of nature. And it's not just one of the best lakes in Georgia; guests who visit Lake Allatoona can enjoy Red Top Mountain State Park too, with over 15 miles of hiking trails and a four-mile biking trail. Talk about an amazing destination in the Peach State!
A favorite summer swimming hole in Georgia, Lake Blackshear is also an amazing destination, with the Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club one of the state's swankiest resorts! It's hard to believe that Lake Blackshear is actually a man-made lake on the Flint River created by a dam!
A favorite swimming spot in Georgia, Lake Seminole is a splendid body of water that shares a border with Florida. We don't mind, though, as there's room for everyone in this lovely lake, which is filled with wildlife such as Largemouth Bass, American alligators, and snakes. For the wild lover and hunter this lake is known for its great goose hunting, too!
This lovely Georiga lake is 45 minutes north of Atlanta and is a favorite Summer destination for Georgia folks. We love to get out on the lake in a boat, fish, swim, and just have a great time!
There is so much to do at Lake Blue Ridge... where do we even begin? You can easily fill a weekend with all the recreation available here. In fact, spending just one night or two here is simply not enough... you’ll need time to explore the place Southern Living Magazine listed as one of 2021 South’s Best Mountain Towns! There is so much to do in this exciting town, no matter the season you visit. Start by finding the perfect accommodations for your trip. For some, this may look like a tiny cabin nestled high in the mountaintops... or perhaps you'd prefer a treehouse? But the lake really is the star of the show, kayaking, rafting, or simply enjoying dinner with a view.
You might know High Falls Lake in High Falls State Park near Macon, Georgia, for its amazing waterfall, but there's more to this park than just one headlining act. They have beautiful tumbling falls and nature trails to walk through. It's also known as one of Georgia's top fishing spots. This is definitely a place to go relax.
Get the perfect escape at Lake Oconee. When you think about this resort-style lake in Georgia, your mind should go to golf bags, boat rentals, tennis courts, and morning yoga. There's ton of things to do at this lakeside resort, like play golf, eat great southern cuisine, or experience a great Georgia festival. Lake Oconee is the type of vacation that you would love to have and deserve to have, but just need to stop questioning and just do -- so get out there and have some fun!
There's no place in Georgia quite like Lake Rabun, which, as a spectacularly scenic locale, is the perfect romantic getaway for couples. Welcome to a beautiful day out in one of Georgia's most scenic areas, Lake Rabun. Known as one of the state's clearest lakes, there's never a bad day for scenery out here. Roughly 25 miles of shoreline on a beautiful, 800+ acre mountain lake is the ultimate place to spend a day outdoors. Who needs the ocean when this beach is so beautiful? This really is one of the best lakes in Georgia!
Lake Burton has so many great places to relax such as cabin and lodge rentals -- but we especially like this lake for kayaking. With 62 miles of shoreline and incredible views, there's no better lake for kayaking in Georgia than Lake Burton!
The lakes of Georgia are truly wonderful, and if you're in the mood to get some good fishin' in, there's no better place than Lake Varner! This lake (technically a reservoir) near Covington, Georgia, has an abundance of largemouth bass and other species of bass fish, and is a favorite for anglers all over the Peach State!
There are so many more beautiful lakes in Georgia! What is your picks for the best lake in GA? How about the best lakes in Georgia to live on? Or the cleanest lakes in Georgia? Tell us about your favorite lakes to visit — we love hearing from you!
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Best lakes in Georgia
Sarah M.|June 03, 2022
What's the clearest lake in Georgia?
The clearest lake in Georgia is Sinclair Lake.
Sinclair Lake has the distinguished honor of not only being one of the best lakes in Georgia (see more of our top picks above), but also the clearest lake in Georgia. This 15,000+ acre lake just outside of Milledgeville is known for having some of the cleanest, most crystal-clear waters in all of Georgia. This man-man lake was created back when Georgia power decided to dam the Oconee River. While you won’t find this lake to be like other big lakes in Georgia brimming with restaurants and hotels, you can enjoy a bit of the quieter side of life here -- and its remoteness is part of what makes this such a clean and pristine lake to visit in Georgia!
