Formerly Ballard Chalets
WATER RECREATION
- Lake Burton: 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helen Tubing and Waterpark: Tube down the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA. Contact them at (706) 878-1082 or (706) 878-2665
- Rabun County Recreation Department: The Rabun County Recreation Department is committed to offering recreational activities that teach fundamentals, encourage good sportsmanship and enhance the quality of life for the citizens we serve. Contact them at 706-782-4600. Click here for their website.
NE Georgia Boating Equipment Rentals
- Gil's Marine: (706) 947-1465
- Interstate Boat Rentals: (706) 782-4754
- Alley's Marine Service: (706) 782-4367
- Lake Rabun Marina: (706) 782-4936
- Young Harris Water Sports: (706) 379-9619
- 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
- Brigadoon Lodge & Fly Fishing:
8137 GA Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523
706-754-1558 or 888-4BRIGADOON - Harold Nash Lake Lanier
Striper and Bass Fishing Guide Service: 5931 Nacoochee Trail, Flowery
Branch, GA 30542
770-967-6582 - Lunkers Guide Service: 1066 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30543
(706) 376-4407 - Unicoi Outfitters: 7280 S Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 (706) 878-3083
- Upper Hi Fly Fishing Outfitters:
3375 US Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706)896-9075
Whitewater Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking
- Southeastern Expeditions: offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Chattooga River in NE Georgia. Contact (706) 782-4331 or (800) 868-7238
- Nantahala Outdoor Center: 1/2 day, full day, and overnight trips available. Contact (888) 905-7238
- Wildwood Outfitters: offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing, and kayaking on the Chattahoochee River. Contact them at (800)553-2715 or (706)865-4451
- Wildwater Ltd: Whitewater rafting on the Chattooga, Nantahala, Ocoee, and Pigeon Rivers. Contact them at (800) 451-9972
- Moccasin Creek State Park: Contact them at (706) 947-3194
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