Please note: Bear Creek Marina’s own restaurant & bar is temporarily closed — call (770) 787-9621 to confirm before visiting. The rest of the marina (campground & RV hookups, boat storage, kayak & canoe rentals, and the boat launch) remains open. Bear Creek Marina rents single kayaks on Jackson Lake for $25 a half day […]
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Jackson Lake—sometimes called Lake Jackson—is a popular Georgia destination for boaters, anglers, and water enthusiasts seeking a scenic escape from the everyday grind. Whether you’re planning a weekend fishing trip, a family outing, or a day of tubing and kayaking, having the right information on where to launch a boat on Jackson Lake is crucial. […]
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Nestled in the heart of central Georgia near Jackson, GA, in Butts, Henry, Jasper, and Newton counties, Jackson Lake (also known as Lake Jackson, Georgia)—often referred to simply as Lake Jackson—is an angler’s paradise, a watersports haven, and a scenic retreat for weekend getaways. Originally formed by the Lloyd Shoals Dam on the Ocmulgee River, […]
Marina Guide, Lake Activities
Discover Jackson Lake, GA: Things to Do, Swimming, Fishing & Camping Guide
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Jackson Lake is a 4,750-acre reservoir in central Georgia, about an hour’s drive southeast of Atlanta, spanning Butts, Henry, Jasper, and Newton counties. Often called Lake Jackson, it has about 135 miles of shoreline and was formed when the Lloyd Shoals Dam was completed in 1910 at the confluence of the Yellow, Alcovy, and South […]