NE Georgia
offers a multitude of water recreation. For those of you that want to take in
every aspect of beauty in the Northeast Georgia mountains, you can paddle down
the waterways in a canoe or go tubing in Helen. For the risk-takers, whitewater
rafting with class 5 waterfalls may be just right for you. There are 5 lakes
just in this area most of which have white sandy beaches for sunning and roped
off areas for your children to swim. There are equipment rentals including
canoes, jet-skis, pontoon boats, etc.
Created in 1925
when Georgia Power flooded the deep valley, Lake Burton is the
largest of the north Georgia lakes at 2,775 acres. With over 62
miles of shoreline, Lake Burton is suitable for boating, camping,
picnicking, swimming, and fishing. Timpson Cove Beach features a
white sand beach that is the perfect spot for a day of family fun.
Located 9 miles from Clayton, Ga.
Lake
Rabun:
This 835-acre
lake is the perfect spot for boating, fishing, and swimming. Formed
by the Mathis Dam and fed by the Tallulah River, Lake Rabun has 25
beautiful miles of shoreline. Nacoochee Park is just one of the
recreation areas along Lake Rabun's shore. Located 9 miles from
Clayton, Ga.
Lake
Seed:
Formed by the
Nacoochee Dam and fed by the Tallulah River, Lake Seed is a 240-acre
lake with 13 miles of shoreline. Its boat ramp and family-friendly
campground with picnic tables, a fishing pier, restrooms, and beach
make this a great spot for a day of fun. Located 10 miles from
Clayton.
Tallulah
Lake:
At 63 acres and
3.6 miles of shoreline, Tallulah Lake is the smallest and also the
oldest of the north Georgia lakes. Now part of Tallulah Gorge State
Park, the lake features a white sand beach, covered pavilion, picnic
tables, and playground. Located 8 miles South of Clayton.
Lake
Tugalo:
With no
development, Lake Tugalo remains one of the most serene lakes in
Georgia. Formed by Tugalo Dam and fed by the Tallulah and Chattooga
Rivers, this 597-acre lake has 18 miles of shoreline and is perfect
for fishing and boating. Located 14 miles from Clayton.
Andy's Trout
Farm is a pay by the pound, no license, no limit private trout pound
with more than 350 acres of well stocked ponds and lakes. Located 9
miles from Clayton. (706) 746-2550
1066 Mt. Olivet
Road, Hartwell, GA 30543
(706) 376-4407. Located 43 miles from Clayton.
Shady
Creek Expeditions:
Shady Creek Expeditions offers Outdoor Adventures in the Blue Ridge
Mountains of Northeast Georgia. Our Outfitter and Guide Shop is
located on Main Street in Downtown Clayton, GA and we are permitted
by the US Forest Service in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National
Forest. We place a high priority on conservation of our mountain
lands and streams. We practice Catch & Release and Leave No Trace
principles. If you are looking for an authentic outdoor experience,
we will set up your very own adventure with one of our professional
Outdoor Adventure Guides. Our skilled and experienced Guides have
been fishing mountain streams for years, and their mission is to
provide an outstanding outdoor experience that you will always
remember.
Southeastern
Expeditions offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the
Chattooga River in NE Georgia. Contact (706) 782-4331 or (800)
868-7238. Located 1 mile from Clayton.
Wildwood
Outfitters offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing, and kayaking
on the Chattahoochee River. Contact them at (800)553-2715 or
(706)865-4451. Located 26 miles from Clayton.
NE Georgia
Boating & Swimming
Lake
Burton:
