About The Area
Lake Oconee is Georgia’s second-largest lake and a popular destination for relaxation and recreation. Places like Lake Oconee are rare. Its beauty and authenticity are self-evident, yet unknown to the masses. While this 19,000 acre lake may seem rustic and remote to some, you need only explore a little to see this area has the best of both world... serene and peaceful lake living with nearby convenience. Lake Oconee offers the very qualities cherished by those who experience it. Located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta, the time of your life is closer than you think. It can't be too rough if the Ritz picked as the location for its 12,000-acre luxury development.
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JUMPING ROCK
The famous Jumping Rock at Lake Oconee stands 10ft tall and is loved by many. It’s also the perfect location for a few action shots. Pull up the boat, and swim right up to this nature-made playground. The Rock is located on the south end of the lake before you get to the dam and is accessible only by water. The GPS coordinates are 33.37912365108089, -83.18434546931657.
SAND BAR
Amazingly, there is a place in the middle of Lake Oconee where the water is only about waist-deep. Aptly known as “The Sandbar,” it’s the perfect spot to lounge on the lake. There, you’ll often find several boats anchored closely together, as it’s a popular meeting place for all. And while it can be a bit more boisterous on the weekends, it’s not really a ‘spring-break’-type of atmosphere. People boat up with kids all the time, especially since it’s shallow and an ideal place to swim. The Sandbar is about a 10-minute boat ride from Jumping Rock. The closest boat launch is Armor Bridge at the end of Brown’s Ford Road. The GPS coordinates are 33.4533417923, -83.1973084562.
BOATING
These are in addition to some of the marina's noted on the link above that may also have boat rentals
FISHING/HUNTING
OFF-ROADING
BIKING
MOVIES
MEDICAL
The famous Jumping Rock at Lake Oconee stands 10ft tall and is loved by many. It’s also the perfect location for a few action shots. Pull up the boat, and swim right up to this nature-made playground. The Rock is located on the south end of the lake before you get to the dam and is accessible only by water. The GPS coordinates are 33.37912365108089, -83.18434546931657.
SAND BAR
Amazingly, there is a place in the middle of Lake Oconee where the water is only about waist-deep. Aptly known as “The Sandbar,” it’s the perfect spot to lounge on the lake. There, you’ll often find several boats anchored closely together, as it’s a popular meeting place for all. And while it can be a bit more boisterous on the weekends, it’s not really a ‘spring-break’-type of atmosphere. People boat up with kids all the time, especially since it’s shallow and an ideal place to swim. The Sandbar is about a 10-minute boat ride from Jumping Rock. The closest boat launch is Armor Bridge at the end of Brown’s Ford Road. The GPS coordinates are 33.4533417923, -83.1973084562.
BOATING
These are in addition to some of the marina's noted on the link above that may also have boat rentals
- Oconee Classic Boats, Lake Oconee’s only captain driven, classic wooden boat tour company. Your tour starting point can be your dock, The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee or any other location on the lake (south of I-20). Whether you are just a couple that wants an amazing memory for yourself, as a getaway after a wedding, treat a friend to an unforgettable ride, or take a spin out on the lake with a client, they will make that happen. (LINK)
- Young Harris WaterSports Enjoy some fun in the sun with North Georgia’s premier source for world-class watercraft rentals & watersports equipment. Young Harris WaterSports provides you with unparalleled service from their trained staff of water sports enthusiasts. Their staff is trained to make sure your experience on Lake Oconee is exciting, safe and memorable. Their rental fleet includes top of the line watercraft from manufacturers, such as Nautique, Sea Ray, Crest, Yamaha and Honda. (LINK)
- Oconee Wild Sports Play on the water by boat or jet ski for an afternoon or a week. Oconee Wild Sports has a variety of rental options. (LINK)
FISHING/HUNTING
- Lake Oconee Fishing Guides Looking for a top lake Oconee fishing guide? Then Captain Doug Nelms is your guy. He has been guiding on Oconee for over 20 years. With his extensive knowledge of Lake Oconee fishing creates the best opportunity for you to have a fantastic day out on the water of Lake Oconee. (LINK)
- Big Fish Headsbigfishheads.com This fishing group has provides fishing guides for Lake Oconee and other Georgia lakes to help you get the best experience with the best results (LINK)
- Fishing Creek Farms Calling all sportsmen and sportswomen, Fishing Creek Farms is the perfect place to go quail hunting, whitetail hunting, bass fishing and more. Their team is dedicated to creating intimate and relaxing hunting experiences for small groups of family and friends. A relaxed and considerate environment for hunters, their guests, and the wildlife. (LINK)
OFF-ROADING
- Durhamtown Dirtbikes, ATVs, SXS, two 4×4 trail riding parks, hunting memberships, day hunts, long-range shooting, skeet shooting ranges and more – there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast at the nation’s largest off-road resort. No matter how you spin it, Durhamtown is the perfect vacation destination for outdoorsy families or your next corporate event. (LINK)
- Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds Woven into 100 acres of beautiful countryside, the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds encompasses an unmatched, multi-faceted selection of shooting challenges and sporting endeavors. An adventure for all ages, this luxurious sporting facility features a twenty-station sporting clays course, a five-stand shooting range, a sporting clays instructional and games area, an air rifle range and an archery range. If you’re not a shooter, no problem. There’s an endless list of exciting outdoor activities, including fishing, kayaking, canoeing and hiking. (LINK)
- Rock Hawk Hiking, biking and bird watching…Rock Hawk has it all. Think of it as an outdoor classroom, with hundreds of educational displays along the 30 miles of trails that surround and lead to an ancient effigy. The displays and interpretive centers near the effigy cover a wide variety of flora and fauna as well as 12,000 years of the area’s history, including Putnam County’s unique large effigies, old cemeteries, home sites, quarries and more. Other recreational opportunities include: camping, boating, fishing, archery (3-D & static plus limited hunting), beach, and nature watching. (LINK)
BIKING
- Pedego Bike Rental & Sales If you are in the Lake Oconee area renting from Pedego is a breeze. They will deliver the bikes to your home, hotel, campsite or vacation home and pick them up when you are finished. Rentals come equipped with a front bag and bottle holder and all rentals include helmets. Minimum age to ride a Pedego rental bike is 18. (LINK)
MOVIES
- Parkside Main8 Parkside Theatre at Lake Oconee Village is Lake Oconee’s premiere entertainment destination. With more on their menu than just popcorn, you can have a meal while you watch great new releases. (LINK)
MEDICAL
- Lake Oconee Urgent Care. Serving minor to moderate health conditions (LINK)
- St. Mary's St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital is a 25-bed acute care critical access hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, serving the Greensboro and Greater Greene County areas of East Georgia. They offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. (LINK)