DO IT: Boating

Lake McIntosh, a 650 acre reservoir on Line Creek, provides the only public access to the lake. Amenities at the 14.5-acre Lake McIntosh Park include walking trails, pavilion, playground area, gazebo, boat ramp with two boat docks, and restrooms.

Lake Meriwether is a beautiful location offering fresh water fishing, RV and tent camping, disc golf and a hiking trail.

Lake Oliver is a 2,150-acre lake situated between the Goat Rock Dam and the Oliver Dam on the Chattahoochee River. Lake Oliver is also part of the Chattahoochee RiverWalk.

Come visit the Lake Oliver Marina, offering new docks, live bait, tackle, gasoline, concessions, a small store and a short-order grill for breakfast and lunch. The whole family will enjoy a day at the new Lake Oliver Marina.

Lake Peachtree is known as a great location for swimming, walking, running or fishing. The multi-use path that runs around the perimeter of the lake is just short of 4 miles and makes for a great jog or walking route. There are several public access areas to the lake including Battery Way, Drake Field and the All Children’s Play Park. Non-gasoline-powered boats are permitted via the public launch on Battery Way.

Lake Tobesofkee offers two beautiful campgrounds, beaches, 1,750-acre lake, fishing, boating and playgrounds, disc golf, swimming and picnic pavilions. Operated by Bibb County.

Lake Toccoa is fun for the entire family, with a 9-hole golf course, event center, boat house, a pavilion, and a 0.7-mile handicapped-accessible walking trail around the perimeter of the lake.

This 130-acre park includes an 8-acre lake and one pond that is stocked periodically by the City of Villa Rica. The park is open daylight until dark daily and admission is free. Boats permitted with electric motors only and a fishing license is required.

This park features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking, and boating.

Located on the shores of Lake Lanier, Lanier Point Athletic Complex is one of the premier athletic facilities in the Southeast.

Offering a dog park, paved walking trail, Splash Pad, and a mega boat ramp, this 124-acre park is one of the largest and most frequented parks in Hall County.

Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area on Lake Oconee has a full-service campground as well as day-use areas. A large picnic pavilion may be reserved for groups of 30 or more. The park is equipped with playgrounds, boat ramps and a beach.

Wet docks for 75/100-foot covered and 100-foot open slips; 650 dry stack storage for boats up to 36 feet; private gated access; Gas dock with easy access for houseboats up to 130 feet; courtesy docks for dry stack customers.

This large, tree-lined park has a boat launch, picnic tables and pavilions, and hiking trails. You can swim in the lake, but be aware there are no lifeguards.