Category Archives: Lake Activities

Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, and at Jackson Lake it’s the last big three-day weekend of the boating season. Ramps fill up early, campgrounds book solid, and the water gets busy fast. If you want to spend Labor Day at Jackson Lake without a headache, the short version is: reserve your RV […]

Yes, you can go tubing Jackson Lake GA. It’s one of the most popular warm-weather activities on the lake, right alongside kayaking, fishing, and boating. But tubing Jackson Lake GA comes with real legal requirements in Georgia that a lot of boaters don’t know until a DNR ranger pulls alongside them, and knowing where to […]

Deciding what to pack for Jackson Lake comes down to one local fact: there is no camp store, bait shop, or tackle counter at Bear Creek Marina, and the restaurant and bar are temporarily closed while tornado damage is repaired. Whatever you want on the water or at your campsite, you bring with you or […]

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 state 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 packs an 18-hole golf course, 24-plus miles of hiking and equestrian trails, two fishing lakes, a swimming beach, and 51 RV campsites onto 5,804 acres near Rutledge, Georgia, just off I-20 between Madison and Covington. Parking is $5 per vehicle. It is one of Georgia’s most versatile state parks, and […]

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 […]