Category Archives: Lake Activities

Bear Creek Marina rents a canoe on the north shore of Jackson Lake, Georgia for $45/day. Learn about routes, wildlife, beginner tips, and what to bring for a day on the water.

If you’re looking for hiking near Jackson Lake Georgia, you’re in one of the state’s most underrated outdoor corners. Jasper County and the surrounding counties are packed with wildlife centers, rail trails, and state park systems with dozens of miles of paths — all within a short drive of the water. Bear Creek Marina sits […]

Kayaking Jackson Lake Georgia is one of the best outdoor experiences within 60 miles of Atlanta. This 4,750-acre reservoir in Jasper, Newton, and Butts counties offers 135 miles of cove-filled shoreline where paddlers of all skill levels can escape boat traffic and explore quiet, wildlife-rich inlets. Bear Creek Marina, on the lake’s north shore in […]

The best time to visit Jackson Lake, Georgia, depends on what you want from the trip. For warm-water kayaking and peak campground energy, June through August is ideal. For comfortable fishing without summer crowds, March through May or September through November are hard to beat. And for quiet lakeside solitude at off-season prices, December through […]

Indian Springs State Park, Georgia sits about 30 minutes from Bear Creek Marina on Jackson Lake — close enough for a half-day side trip on any morning or afternoon during your stay. The 765-acre park in Flovilla, Butts County is one of the oldest state parks in the nation, built around a historic mineral spring […]

Hard Labor Creek State Park in Georgia sits on 5,804 acres of rolling Piedmont terrain near Rutledge, just off I-20 between Madison and Covington. It is one of Georgia’s most versatile state parks, packing an 18-hole golf course, 24-plus miles of hiking and equestrian trails, two fishing lakes, a swimming beach, and a full campground […]

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. Finding a summer […]

A Jackson Lake day trip from Atlanta takes about one hour and delivers kayaking, fishing, waterfront dining, and live music — all at Bear Creek Marina on Jackson Lake in Mansfield, GA.

Discover the 7 best things to do in Mansfield, GA, from boating on Jackson Lake at Bear Creek Marina to waterfalls, wildlife centers, and historic state parks.

High Falls State Park in Jackson, Georgia features the largest waterfall in middle Georgia, a 650-acre lake, 4.5 miles of trails, 106 campsites, and 6 yurts — just 30 minutes from Bear Creek Marina.