DO IT: Boating

From Cruisers to Catamarans, Georgia Floats Your Boat

Boating is a popular recreational activity enjoyed by many Georgians across the state with 151
boat ramps available for use. Boating often goes hand-in-hand with fishing, but sometimes a
sunset cruise just to enjoy the water and the breeze is all you need.

Boat Friendly
Boat Friendly Georgia has 17 large capacity boat ramps with multiple boat ramp lanes and extra capacity parking lots:

Many Georgia State Parks offer boat ramps, docks, rentals and marinas. Some state park campgrounds and cabins even have adjacent docks. Water skiing, sailing and personal watercraft are permitted on large lakes; however, some parks on smaller lakes have horsepower restrictions to preserve the park’s tranquil setting and wildlife. Some facilities may be closed during drought, so check ahead. For added adventure, Stephen C. Foster State Park offers guided boat tours through the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp.

The Army Corps of Engineers operates 10 of Georgia’s largest lakes and their surrounding recreation areas. The lakes were created by damming once free-flowing rivers, and are used for water conservation, power generation and recreation. These lakes provide boating opportunities for every kind of recreational vessel from fishing boats and sailboats to pontoons and personal watercraft.

Georgia Power manages approximately 60,000 surface acres of water making up 17 lakes across the state associated with hydroelectric projects and is the largest non-government provider of recreation facilities in the state. Many Georgia Power recreation areas have boat ramps.

Of course, Georgia’s largest “pool” of water is the Atlantic Ocean which hugs 100 miles of the state’s coast. From Savannah to St. Marys, numerous marinas allow you to hire a captain and/or rent a boat to take out beyond the waves. You can become temporarily certified to operate a boat by taking a 10-minute video certification course offered by the marinas. Boat owners and renters in Georgia must complete this Georgia DNR-approved Boater Safety Training Course.

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Boating - Locations

Park Marina Boat Rentals

Northwest Georgia Mountains
651 Marina Rd.
Cartersville, GA 30121
770-974-BOAT

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Parks Ferry Campsite & Boat Ramp

Classic South
1491 Parks Mill Rd.
Greensboro, GA 30624
706-453-4308

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Payne Campground at Allatoona Lake

Atlanta Metro
2495 Kellogg Creek Rd.
Acworth, GA 30102
678-721-6700

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Paynes Creek Campground

Northeast Georgia Mountains
518 Ramp Rd.
Hartwell, GA 30643
877-444-6777

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Petersburg Campground – Clarks Hill Lake

Classic South
3998 Petersburg Rd.
Appling, GA 30802
877-444-6777

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Port of Indecision at Margaritaville Lanier Islands

Northeast Georgia Mountains
7000 Lake Lanier Islands Pkwy.
Buford, GA 30518
770-932-7255

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Port Royale Marina/Best in Boating

Northeast Georgia Mountains
8800 Port Royale Dr.
Gainesville, GA 30506
678-467-8847

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Poteete Creek Campground

Northeast Georgia Mountains
1040 Poteete Creek Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
706-439-6103

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R Shaefer Heard Campground – West Point Lake

West Georgia
101 Shaefer Heard Park Rd.
West Point, GA 31833
877-444-6777

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Rabun Boathouse

NE GA Mountains
1897 Lake Rabun Rd.
Lakemont, GA 30552
706-782-2628

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Reed Bingham State Park

Plantation Trace
542 Reed Bingham Rd.
Adel, GA 31771
229-896-3551

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Reel ‘Em N Deep Sea Fishing Charters

Georgia Coast
3 Old US Hwy. 80
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-897-4990

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Richmond Hill Wildlife Management Area

Georgia Coast
U.S. Hwy. 144
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
912-756-2676

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Ridge Road Campground – Clarks Hill Lake

Classic South
5886 Ridge Rd.
Appling, GA 30802
877-444-6777

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River Forks Park and Campground

Northeast Georgia Mountains
3500 Keith Bridge Rd.
Gainesville, GA 30504
770-535-8280

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River Junction Campground – Lake Seminole

Plantation Trace
256-264 River Junction Landing Rd.
Bainbridge, GA 39819
877-444-6777

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Riverbend Park

West Georgia
962 Riverbend Park Rd.
Cusseta, GA 31805
706-989-9911

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Rocky Mountain Recreation and Fishing Area

Northwest Georgia Mountains
4054 Big Texas Valley Rd.
Rome, GA 30165
706-802-5087

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Rocky Point Park

West Georgia
290 Swift Creek Rd.
Cordele, GA 31015
229-276-2797

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Roswell Trail System and Riverwalk

Atlanta Metro
617 Atlanta St.
Roswell, GA 30075
770-640-3253

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Rotary Park

West Georgia
1808 Victory Dr.
Columbus, GA 31903
706-653-4189

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Safe Harbor Bahia Bleu Marina

Georgia Coast
2812 River Dr.
Thunderbolt, GA 31404
912-354-2283

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Safe Harbor Hideaway Bay Marina

Northeast Georgia Mountains
6334 Mitchell St.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
770-967-5500

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Safe Harbor Trade Winds Marina

Classic South
5577 Marina Pkwy.
Appling, GA 30802
706-541-1380

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Sandy Creek Park

Historic Heartland
400 Bob Holman Rd.
Athens, GA 30607
706-613-3631

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Sandy Springs

Atlanta Metro
5920 Roswell Rd., Ste. A-118
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
866-511-7742

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Satilla River Water Trail

Georgia Coast
GA Hwy 121 Landing
Blackshear, GA 31516
912-285-6094

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Sawnee Campground – Lake Lanier

Northeast Georgia Mountains
3200 Buford Dam Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
877-444-6777

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Seventy-Four Ranch

Northwest Georgia Mountains
9205 Hwy. 53 W.
Jasper, GA 30143
706-692-0123

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Shady Grove Campground

Northeast Georgia Mountains
7800 Shadburn Ferry Rd.
Cumming, GA 30041
770-205-6849

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Georgia State Parks

The Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Park Guide is a handy resource for planning a spring break, summer vacation or family reunion. The free booklet is filled with tips on the best hiking trails, fishing spots, cabins, wedding venues and campsites.
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