Category Archives: Dining & Entertainment

Yes, Bear Creek Marina hosts birthday parties on Jackson Lake. The marina’s covered waterfront patio, deck, and lawn hold up to 150 guests, and the smallest package, built for exactly this kind of celebration, covers a private section of the patio or deck for up to 50 guests over four hours. Every package includes tables, […]

Yes, Bear Creek Marina books corporate retreats and team building events on Jackson Lake. The marina’s covered waterfront patio, deck, and lawn hold up to 150 people, and every package includes tables, chairs, guest parking, and a Bear Creek staff contact on site for the day. If you’re planning a corporate retreat within driving distance […]

Getting three generations of one family into the same place at the same time is hard enough without also picking the right venue. A family reunion at Jackson Lake solves a lot of that problem at once: waterfront space big enough for grandparents, cousins, and toddlers to spread out, RV sites for anyone driving in […]

Discover live music on Jackson Lake at Bear Creek Marina in Mansfield, Georgia. Weekend performances, lakeside dining, and outdoor waterfront entertainment just one hour from Atlanta.

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. What Makes Bear Creek Restaurant the Best Grill on Jackson Lake? Bear Creek Restaurant […]

Please note: Bear Creek Restaurant & Bar is temporarily closed. The rest of Bear Creek Marina — campground & RV hookups, boat storage, kayak & canoe rentals, and the boat launch — remains open. Call (770) 787-9621 for the latest reopening information. The seasonal hours listed below apply when the restaurant reopens. Bear Creek Restaurant […]

Nothing says summer celebration quite like a lakeside Fourth of July event complete with bright fireworks, cheerful boat parades, and families gathered under the stars. Located about an hour from downtown Atlanta, Jackson Lake—sometimes called Lake Jackson—boasts a tight-knit community that loves to show off its patriotic spirit. If you’re planning to spend Independence Day […]

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. When city life gets hectic and you’re craving a peaceful getaway, there’s nothing like […]

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. Few things compare to the bliss of eating a delicious meal with serene water […]