Lake Burton Vacation and Resort Properties

Lake Burton has been called Georgia's premier mountain lake destination, with streams, wildlife, and serenity. It is a man-made lake with 62 miles of shorline in the northeastern corner of Georgia. It is the first of 5 lakes owned by Georgia Power Company along the Tallulah River. Vacation rentals are available, with boating, watersports, and golf being major attractions.

Chatuge Lake (17 miles) Chatuge spans parts of two states: the dam and lower reaches are located in North Carolina while the upper reaches of the lake are in Georgia. Nearby towns are Hayesville, North Carolina, and Hiwassee, Georgia. This scenic lake set amid the Appalachian Mountains has 130 miles of shoreline and 7,000 surface acres at normal summer pool levels. Chatuge Lake provides good fishing opportunities for various species of bass, sunfish, and... More

National Forests in North Carolina: Croatan-Nantahala-Pisgah (31 miles) The National Forests of North Carolina (NFsNC) include four national forests (Nantahala, Uwharrie, Pisgah, and Croatan) covering 1.2 million acres, from the mountains to the sea. These forests provide a wealth of recreational opportunities including hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing and water sports. At the Cradle of Forestry, visitors can learn about the history of forest management in the United States. The Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest are just a... More

Nottely Lake (33 miles) Nottely Lake is located in North Georgia near Blairsville. The lake is 20 miles long and has 4,180 surface acres at normal summer pool elevations. The Chattahoochee National Forest, which borders a substantial portion of the lake, adds to the scenic quality of the area. Nottely is noted for its black and striped bass, walleye, rainbow trout, and bass which the state of Georgia has stocked to enhance fishing... More

Hiwassee Lake (40 miles) Set in the midst of the Nantahala National Forest, this scenic mountain lake has more than 163 miles of shoreline and 6,090 surface acres. The lake is located near Murphy, North Carolina, and is accessible from U.S. Highway 64. Bass, walleye, bluegill, sunfish, and crappie inhabit the waters of Hiwassee... More