Rabun County Recreation!

With so many choices, you’ll have trouble deciding what to do first! Spend time on a boat on a lake or cast your line to try to catch some fish. Relax with a luxurious spa experience and follow it up with a round of golf. Or get your adrenaline pounding on a whitewater rafting expedition, a zip line canopy tour or on two wheels on some mountain bike single track.

The land here forms the adventure, let yours start today!

Contact us to help plan your North Georgia Vacation.

Marinas

Anchorage Marine

Located 7 miles west of Clayton Georgia, on beautiful Lake Burton, Anchorage Marina offers boat and Jet Ski rentals, convenience store , Take It On the Lake take out grill and on site dining, Lakside Roots beauty salon, and repair services.   Anchorage Marine Rentals at Anchorage Boat Dock has everything you need for fun at [...]

Gil’s Marine Boat Rentals

Though we are not located on the water, we will take boats to Lake Burton, Lake Seed, or Lake Rabun for your Convenience.  Boat service and dry storage also available.

Lake Rabun Boat Rentals

Services: gel coat,  fiberglass repairs, inboard and outboard marine services ,  mechanical & electrical repairs, upholstery, trailer repair,  watercraft rentals, AND MUCH MORE! Serving Lake Rabun, Lake Seed, Lake Burton, Lake Tallulah, Lake Yonah and Lake Chatuge.

Lakemont Marine and Halls Boathouse
Hall's Boathouse

Halls Boathouse, the home of Lakemont Marine on Lake Rabu, includes the valuable talent of those that keep our boats afloat and running, boat storage, gasoline; and the Hall’s Boat House store providing essential provisions, all efficiently operated by Ben and Shelia McCracken and staff.

LaPrade’s Marina on Lake Burton
LaPrade's Marina Aerial

You can do it all here: store your boat, service your boat, buy a new boat, rent a boat, dine in or outside, enjoy live music, have a beautiful venue for a wedding, reunion, birthday, dinner, or any event, stay in the newly renovated “Delta” cabin on Lake Burton, buy gifts and convenience items, and [...]

Marks Marine, Inc.
Mark's Marine

Mark’s Marine, Inc. is a “Full Service Marine Dealership”, specializing in new and used boat, motor and trailer sales; service; parts & accessories; storage and rentals.

ATV, Biking and Motorcycle Trails

ATV, Mountain Biking and Road Bike Trails
North Georgia Mountain Biking

ATV Trails – Some excellent Georgia ATV trails can be found in: Chattahoochee National Forest. The Locust Stake OHV Trail System is just west of Toccoa. This 9.4 mile (15.1 km) trail is suitable for motorcycles, 3, and 4 wheel ATV vehicles, but nothing over 48 inches (1.2 meters) wide. These trails can be very [...]

Camping

Campgrounds
Camping

BlackrockMountainState Park, www.georgiastateparks.com Chattahoochee National Forest Management  Campgrounds, 706-490-1246, www.cmicamping.com Cross Creek RV Park & Tent Sites, 706-746-6974, www.cross-creek-rv-park.com Moccasin Creek State Park, 706-947-3194, www.georgiastateparks.com River Campground, Lodge & Cabins, 706-782-9936, www.rivercampground.com River Vista Mountain Village RV Resort, 706-746-2722, www.rvmountainvillage.com Tallulah Gorge State Park, 706-754-7970, www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulahgorge Willis Knob Horse Campground Contact the Chattahoochee Management Inc. P.O. box 459 Tiger, GA 30576 Phone: 706 490 1246 www.chattahoocheemanagement.com/WillisKnob

Zip Line Tours

Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tours
Wildwater Zipline

For anyone who wonders what it is like to fly, here is your chance to have a gliding and soaring experience. Set on 20 acres highlighting the historicLongcreekAcademyproperty, the course features 20 unique zip lines, 4 of them acrossAcademyLake.  Reservations are required.

Fishing

Fishing
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Rabun County Fly Fishing Streams – www.georgiawildlife.com/sites/default/files/uploads/wildlife/fishing/pdfs/trout/Rabun.pdf Map of Fly Fishing Streams Seasonal: Bad Branch watershed (flows into LakeS eed); Bad Creek watershed (flows into Tugaloo Lake) Bridge Creek watershed Crow Creek watershed (flows into LakeSeed) Dickenson Branch (flows into Lake Burton Dicks Creek watershed (flows into Lake Burton) Falls Branch watershed (flows into Lake [...]

Horseback Riding

Full Stride Farm
Full Stride Farm

We go beyond average horsemanship through patience and passion. We encourage people to dream, believe, and achieve success through the love of horses.

Smokey Mountain Stables & Petting Zoo
smoky mountain stables

The Smokey Mountain Stables on 441 in south Rabun County is a rescue & rehabilitation barn for farm animals & horses & ponies. We welcome volunteers of all ages and skill sets to learn about our farm & work with our animals. Our gentle horses and ponies make for a great introduction to riding for [...]

The Dillard House Stables
Dillard House Stables

Pam Thompson, owner-operator of Dillard House Stables since 1989, along with her crew of experienced trail guides strive to keep the tradition alive. Pam’s lifetime of experience with horses and 25 years in the “Trail Riding” business allows her the opportunity to offer a safe and enjoyable horseback ride for every level rider.

Willis Knob Horse Camp and Trails
Willis Knob Horse camp

This is a reservation only campground. The campground has two access trails that connect it to the 15 mile Willis Knob Horse Trail, which in turn is connected to the12.5 mile Rocky Gap Horse Trail in South Carolina by three official fords crossing the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River.

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails
appalachian-trail

Appalachian Trail –Georgia has 75 miles (120 km) of the trail,including the southern terminus at Springer Mountain at an elevation of 3,280 feet.  At 4,461 feet, Blood Mountain is the highest point on the trail in Georgia. The AT and approach trail, along with many miles of blue blazed side trails, are managed and maintained by [...]

Hunting

Hunting
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Rabun County’s abundance of dramatic scenery and rich wildlife makes it a favorite of hunting enthusiasts throughout the southeast. The County is home to two Wildlife Management Areas within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The Warwoman WMA, located in the northeastern corner of the county, boasts 15,800 acres of hunting land and the Lake Burton WMA, located [...]

Spas

Kingwood Resort & Country Club
Kingwood Spa

If pure pampering is more your speed and you’re searching for the renewal of mind, body and spirit, try taking advantage of the variety of services offered at our Spa. With our experienced staff, it’s easy to see why Kingwood Resort is the Premier Georgia Resort Spa.   

Golf

Kingwood Resort and Country Club
Kingwood Golf

Lush and supremely manicured Bermuda grass tees, fairways, and bent grass greens, surrounded by mature hardwoods and rippling brooks, make this course not only beautiful but also demanding. The 18 hole course was designed by Scott Pool and features 6000 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating [...]

Rabun County Golf Course
Rabun County Golf Course

Built in 1940, Rabun County Golf Club is a 9-hole regulation length golf course. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone. Online tee times may be available at Rabun County Golf Club, usually offered at a discount from the normal rate.

Sky Valley Resort and Country Club
Sky Valley Golf

Top of the mountain golf, Sky Valley has some of the most scenic views in the area. The course incorporates natural beauty, playability, and excitement for those at all levels. While preserving the original routing, course architect Bill Bergen recently (2007) rejuvenated this widely recognized course. 7000 yards Par of 71.

Whitewater Rafting

Nantahala Outdoor Center – Chattooga Outpost
NOC

Chattooga River whitewater rafting offers the mild and scenic Section III and the wild and scenic Section IV, two distinct and memorable river trips. The Chattooga delivers breathtaking scenery and treasured whitewater in an unmatched wilderness setting. NOC has been leading trips on this federally-designated Wild and Scenic River since the company’s beginning in 1972.All [...]

Primitive Outback, Inc
Primitive Outback

At Primitive Outback we welcome you in as a member of the family as soon as you arrive. We offer leisurely kayaking trips on the Little Tennessee River.  The river is a gentle lazy moving river where you can sit back and let the river carry you along.  If you are looking for a relaxing, peaceful [...]

Southeastern Expeditions
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Southeastern Expeditions would like to take you on a grand adventure on the Chattooga River, one of the southeast’s premier rivers for whitewater rafting. With spectacular falls and an abundance of wildlife, the Chattooga is one of the top destinations for adventurers and thrill seekers. Southeastern Expeditions offers whitewater rafting, canoe and kayaking trips on the Chattooga [...]

Wildwater Chattooga Adventure Center
Wildwater

As a free flowing river, water levels on the Chattooga vary with the amount of rainfall each season.  The highest water levels and most exciting trips are usually in the Spring and early Summer.  By late Summer and Fall the water level is usually lower and trips are more relaxed and slower ced. Also Z

Dillard House Stables
Pam Thompson, owner-operator of Dillard House Stables since 1989, along with her crew of e...