Lake Burton
Lake Burton
Lake Burton is part of the Georgia Power chain of lakes on the Tallulah River. Located in North East Georgia about 15 miles from Helen, and 6 miles west of Tiger, Georgia. With 2775 acres this is the largest of The North Georgia lakes owned by the power company. Along its 62 miles of shoreline, Lake Burton has facilities for boating, camping, swimming and fishing.
Lake Burton Lifestyle
Attractions
Lake Burton has facilities suitable for boating, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Timpson Cove Beach with its white sand beach, is just one of the areas where you can enjoy swimming and picnicking on Lake Burton.
Kingswood Golf Club & Resort
Georgia Golf News rates this as one of 5 'Best of Best' private golf courses in Georgia
Moccasin Creek State Park
Fishing, Camping, Hiking
Jones Bridge Park
Due to its elevated location above the lake, this park serves as a scenic overlook for travelers along U.S. Highway 76. There is ample parking and two picnic shelters with tables. Jones Bridge Park is located on the northern edge of Lake Burton off U.S. Highway 76.
Timpson Cove
This park provides a great atmosphere on a nice day at Lake Burton. There is a white sand beach and swimming area, with picnic tables, rest rooms, and parking. Access to the park is convenient from U.S. Highway 76, off Charlie Mountain Road. There is also an overlook with parking nearby, which is about ¼ mile south of the park on Charlie Mountain Road. From this vantage point there are scenic views of the Timpson Creek arm of the lake and also the surrounding mountains to the west and north.
Murray Cove Boat Ramp
This facility provides the only public boat access area to Lake Burton during the winter. It is located off of Bridge Creek Road on the southeast portion of Lake Burton.
Tallulah River Boat Ramp
Georgia Power provides this boat ramp and parking area just north of Lake Burton on the Tallulah River. It is a popular access area for fishermen looking to drop a line in the river.
Fishing
North Georgia lakes provide an ideal habitat for Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, White Catfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Brown Trout. While the Spotted Bass population is abundant, the Largemouth Bass population continues to decline. Walleye and Brown Trout were stocked to control the growth of the Blueback Herring.
