Lake Lanier

AKA: Lake Sidney Lanier

Lake Overview
Amenities
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Boat Rentals
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Lanier, GA

About Lake Lanier

Lake Sidney Lanier awaits your visit for a day on the water. Lake Lanier AKA Lake Sidney Lanier is a favorite for striper anglers. This 37,000-acre reservoir located in the upper-central portion of the state has almost 700 miles of shoreline and a bunch of islands. There are areas with public access for shoreline activities, but the lake is best enjoyed from a boat. Dozens of boat launch ramps handle pleasure boats, family boats and pontoon boats, with plenty of parking.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Balus Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Mountain View Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Big Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Big Creek Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Bolding Mill Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Chestatee Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Charleston Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Charleston Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Clarks Bridge Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, at the north end of the Clarks Bridge Road Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Duckett Mill Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Duckett Mill Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

East Bank Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southern section of the lake, off East Bank Park Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Keith Bridge Access Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Old Keith Bridge Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lanier Park Access Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southern section of the lake, off East Bank Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Little Hall Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Little Hall Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks (for tournaments) and paved parking.

Little Ridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Lanier Beach South Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Little River Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Little River Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Long Hollow Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Bryant Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Mountain View Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Hulsey Circle, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Mary Alice Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Mary Alice Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Old Federal Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Jim Crow Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Robinson Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Robinson Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Sardis Creek Access Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off A Thomas Road Exd, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Shoal Creek Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southern section of the lake, off Shadburn Ferry Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Tidwell Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Sunrise Lane, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Two Mile Creek Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Bethel Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Vanns Tavern Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Vanns Tavern Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

War Hill Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off 318 Road, this is a five-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Young Deer Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Heard Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Don Carter State Park Campground - 678 450-7726

River Forks Park Campground - 770 531-3952

Old Federal Campground - 770 967-6757

Van Pugh North Park Campground - 770 945-9531

Van Pugh South Campground - 770 967-6315

Shoal Creek Campground - 678 482-0332

Sawnee Campground - 770 887-0592

Bald Ridge Creek Campground - 770 889-1591

Shady Cove Campground - 770 205-6850

Shady Grove RV Park Campground - 770 887-8906

Bolding Mill Campground - 770 534-6960

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, warmouth, white bass, yellow perch, striped bass and longnose gar at Lake Sidney Lanier in Georgia.