Lake Oconee
Around Lake Oconee
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Lake Oconee
“Lake Country”, “Georgia's Lake Country”
Where the lake’s calm meets the heart of Georgia.
University of Georgia redLake Oconee bluePine forest green
Welcome to Lake Oconee country! Whether you're here for the fishing, the golf, or just the peace of the pine woods, you'll find a friendly wave from the locals. Come sit a spell on the square and enjoy some sweet tea.
Clubs for Lake Oconee
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The room
One room for everyone around Lake Oconee. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Lake Oconee. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Uncle Remus Museum Dedicated to Joel Chandler Harris and his Br'er Rabbit tales.
- Rock Eagle Effigy Mound A 10-foot-high stone mound shaped like a bird, built by Native Americans.
- Alexander H. Stephens State Historic Park Home of the Confederate vice president, with Liberty Hall and a museum.
- Oconee National Forest Pine forests with hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
- Lake Oconee A 19,000-acre reservoir for boating, fishing, and lakeside living.
- Greene County Courthouse Historic courthouse on the square in Greensboro.
- Outdoors Boating and water skiing on Lake Oconee
- Outdoors Fishing for bass and crappie
- With kids Lake days at public boat ramps
- With kids Visiting the Uncle Remus Museum
- Evenings Sunset cruises on Lake Oconee
- Evenings Live music at lakefront restaurants
- Locals love Lake marinas
- Locals love Golf courses
Through the year
- Uncle Remus Festival Spring Celebrates Joel Chandler Harris and local folklore with storytelling and crafts.
- Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival Fall Tastings from regional chefs and wineries at a lakefront venue.
- Oconee River Race Spring Canoe and kayak race down the Oconee River.
- Sparta Bluegrass Festival Summer Weekend of bluegrass bands on the courthouse square.
- Crawfordville Fall Festival Fall Arts, crafts, and food on the historic square.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal – mild days and cool nights.
Talk like a local
- “the lake”
- Lake Oconee
- “the square”
- Downtown or courthouse square
- “the dam”
- Wallace Dam
- “the deer woods”
- Hunting areas in the woods
Getaways
- Milledgeville Historic antebellum homes and the old state capitol.
- Macon Music heritage, cherry blossoms, and the Ocmulgee mounds.
- Athens College town with live music and the Georgia Bulldogs.
- Sandersville Kaolin mining country and small-town charm.
Local flavour
Rooting for Georgia Bulldogs football, Georgia Bulldogs basketball, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta United
Eat and drink
- Southern barbecue (pulled pork, ribs) Common throughout Georgia, a staple at local gatherings.
- Fried catfish Fresh from the lake, often served at fish camps and local restaurants.
- Boiled peanuts A beloved Georgia roadside snack, especially near the lake.
- Sweet tea The quintessential Southern drink, always on the table.
- Peach cobbler Georgia peaches are celebrated, and cobbler is a classic dessert.
- Pimento cheese A Southern spread often served at socials and tailgates.
- Meat-and-three restaurants Local diners offering a meat with three sides, a regional tradition.
Where people go
- Lake Oconee marinas and boat ramps The lake is the center of recreation, with fishing, boating, and watersports.
- Golf courses (e.g., Reynolds Lake Oconee) The area is a golf destination, drawing visitors to its lush fairways.
- Small-town courthouse squares Historic centers of Eatonton, Greensboro, Sparta, and Crawfordville.
- Pine forests and hunting land The surrounding woods are used for hunting, hiking, and timber.
- Country stores and barbecue joints Local gathering spots that serve up Southern comfort.
- Historic churches and cemeteries Reflecting the deep religious and community heritage.
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Putnam, Greene, Hancock and Taliaferro counties, GA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.