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Lake Sidney Lanier, completed in 1956 covers 38,000 acres and touches 5 counties - Lumpkin, Hall, Dawson, Forsyth and Gwinett.

In addition, there are 19,000 acres of controlled shore land above 1070 mean sea level. Operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers the lake's purpose is to provide power, water supply, navigation, flood control, and recreation. Lake Lanier is the most visited of all of the federally operated lakes in the U.S. with 19 million visitors annually. While only a small portion of the lake is in Lumpkin County, the county maintains a boat access ramp and a recreation area at the Lumpkin County park 8.5 miles east of Dahlonega. Fishing, boating and camping are the main recreational activities although duck and goose hunting is allowed in season.

Boating

A boat ramp is provided at the Lumpkin County Park 8.5 miles from the Dahlonega Square (see map below). During periods of low water level, it is not possible to launch a boat from a trailer, however, small boats and canoes can be carried to the water from the ramp. Parking is available at the boat ramp.

Fishing

The types of fish found in the lake are spotted bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, and walleye. Georgia fishing licenses are available online and at the following Dahlonega locations:

Walmart Super Center(706) 867-6912270 Walmart Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533www.walmart.com

Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing

The Etowah and the Chestatee Rivers near Dahlonega provide enjoyable and challenging canoeing and kayaking with predominately Class I and II rapids.

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Food & Drink

Some of our visitors come to Dahlonega for the dining alone!

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Stargazing

There's nothing quite so spell-binding as looking up into a starry sky filled with constellations, distant planets, and a golden moon.

KAYAKING, CANOEING & TUBING

Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing

The Etowah and the Chestatee Rivers near Dahlonega provide enjoyable and challenging canoeing and kayaking with predominately Class I and II rapids.

Fly Fishing

Fishing

Dahlonega is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and one-third of the county is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, making Dahlonega a great place for trout fishing.

Lake Zwerner

Lake Zwerner

Lake Zwerner, also known as the Yahoola Creek Reservoir, is a scenic and serene destination just minutes from Downtown Dahlonega.

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Pine Tree Recreation Center

Welcome to Pinetree Recreation Center, one of Lumpkin County’s premier public recreation facilities! Whether you’re looking to shoot hoops, play pickleball, or cool off in the summer sun, Pinetree offers something for…

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Hunting

Welcome Hunters! Dahlonega hunting land options include the Lumpkin County Chestatee WMA with 25,000 Acres and the Blue Ridge WMA including Lumpkin, Dawson, and Fannin with 38,900 Acres.

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