Visit Carters Lake

VISIT CARTER'S LAKE

Carters Lake is a 3,220 acre US Corp of Engineers lake in the north Georgia mountains between Ellijay and Calhoun. There is plenty to do on and around this beautiful lake. There is camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating , biking, picnicing, and swimminng. Take a picnic to one of seven recreation areas. Put you boat in at one of the ramps available at four different locations. Hike to the see the water of Tails Creek cascading over the rocks into the lake at Ridgeway Park. Play horse shoes while the kids enjoy the play structure at North Bank Park. There is something for everyone to do. Last Sunday at North Park there was an outdoor wedding. For more information, maps and the history of the lake go to the Carter's Lake Visitors Center off Highway 136.