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Lake Oconee • Lake Sinclair
Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair are both relaxing and rejuvenating.
Two of east Georgia’s favorite lakes, Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, offer all the fun that you’re looking for when you’re ready to hit the water. Fishing, boating, camping and water sports – it’s all ready for you to enjoy. Check out the interactive map for Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair below for more information.
East Georgia
Lake Resources Office
125 Wallace Dam Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-484-7500
Daily Hours:
Staff available by phone or email
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
For more information:
1-888-GPC-LAKE
1-888-472-5253
Lake Oconee Contacts
Tiffany Vanstone
Support Specialist II
706-484-7502
Susan Davis
Sr. Lake Resources Specialist
706-484-7522
Andrew Dudley
Sr. Land Management Specialist
706-484-7532
Shared Key Contacts
Lennie Brame
Lake Resources Manager
706-484-7510
Tim Smith
Sr. Land Forester
706-484-7512
Lake Sinclair Contacts
Alisa Crudup
Sr. Support Specialist
706-484-7503
Corey
Lake Resources Specialist
706-484-7509
Jay Weems
Sr. Land Management Specialist
706-484-7521
Camping
Here, you'll find peace and tranquility, as well as beautiful scenery and nearby communities that are steeped in history.
General Camping Information
Reservations
For reservations, visit our reservations website or call 1-855-607-6462. All major credit cards are accepted.
Parking Fees
- Annual day use parking pass is $50. Pass is valid for day-use at all Georgia Power recreation areas.
- Day use visitor's pass is $5 per vehicle.
- Campers with self-contained units such as RVs are charged $30 per sleeping facility per night.
- Tent campers are charged $25 per sleeping facility per night.
- Weekly rates are $150/tents and $180/RVs (No other discounts apply.)
- Camping reservations are accepted for numbered sites only.
- All Federal agencies' senior discount passes are honored at a savings of $2 per night. For further information on these senior passes, call the U.S. Forest Service in Eatonton, GA, at 706-485-7110.
Hookups and Site Comforts
All of the RV sites and most non-primitive campsites offer electrical and water hookups, grills or fire rings, and picnic tables. Some sites offer cable TV hookups, flush toilets, and conveniently located hot showers. All of the campgrounds have dump stations. Some campsites have a sewage hookup.
Additional Info
Campers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please call for information about group camps and camping areas that offer more privacy
Lawrence Shoals Campground offers full-service campgrounds, primitive campsites, hiking, a picnic pavilion, a swimming beach, a playground, grill, restrooms and two info stands. There are two archery ranges, a standing target range and a total of twenty 3-D target ranges. The campground is handicapped accessible.
Lawrence Shoals Campground
Lawrence Shoals Campground
123 Wallace Dam Road
Eatonton, GA 31024
Located near Wallace Dam, off Highway 16
To reserve primitive campsites: 1-855-607-6462
2021 Park Schedule
Open March 1 - December 1
Gate Hours
Monday - Thursday & Sunday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gate house hours vary
Activities
- Full-Service Campground
- Primitive Campsites
- Nature Trails
- Children's Playground
- Swimming Beaches
Amenities
- Boat Launching Ramp
- Picnic Pavilion
- Restrooms
Check out the Campground PDF for more information.
Old Salem Campground offers primitive campsites and full-service campgrounds. Amenities include laundry facilities, restrooms, ice, day-use picnic areas, info stands and a dump station. There is a playground for children, a swimming beach, a boat ramp, grill and a pavilion. The campground is handicapped accessible.
Old Salem Campground
Old Salem Campground
1530 Old Salem Road
Greensboro, GA 30642
Located near the middle of the lake, off Highway 44
To reserve primitive campsites: 1-855-607-6462
2021 Park Schedule
Open March 1 - December 1
Gate Hours
Monday - Thursday & Sunday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gate house hours vary
Activities
- Swimming Beaches
- Primitive Campsites
- Full-Service Campground
- Children's Playground
Amenities
- Boat Launching Ramp
- Restrooms
- Picnic Pavilion
Check out the Campground PDF for more information.
Parks Ferry Campsites offer full-service campgrounds and primitive sites. Amenities include an outdoor sports area, picnicking, restrooms, ice, info stands and a dump station. There is a playground for children, a swimming beach, a boat ramp, grill and a pavilion.
Parks Ferry Campground
Parks Ferry Campground
1491 Parks Mill Road
Greensboro, GA 30642
Located off Highway 44, near I-20
To reserve primitive campsites: 1-855-607-6462
2021 Park Schedule
Open May 1 - November 1
Gate Hours
Monday - Thursday & Sunday
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gate house hours vary
Activities
- Full-Service Campground
- Primitive Campsites
- Children's Playground
- Swimming Beaches
Amenities
- Boat Launching Ramp
- Restrooms
- Picnic Pavilion
Rocky Creek Park (Day-Use Only) includes a pavilion with restrooms and vending machines, picnic tables, grills, swimming beach, playground, a fishing pier, a boat ramp and easy access to Lake Sinclair. The park is open to the public each year from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Rocky Creek Park
Rocky Creek Park
Rocky Creek Road
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Open May 4 – September 1
For more information: 706-484-7500
Fishing
Midway between Atlanta and Augusta, you'll find some of the state's best fishing.
Fishing is popular at Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, as they're home to some of the state’s best fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish. If you plan to fish while visiting, you will need to obtain a fishing license or permit from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Licenses can be purchased locally at sporting goods stores, convenience stores and marinas, or by visiting the Department of Natural Resources website.
Take a look at our fishing guide below to find out some of the common species found in the east Georgia lakes, and view an attractor guide for Lake Sinclair.
Lake Sinclair Fish Attractors
Use this simple map to locate the best fishing spots using coordinates. It displays where Georgia Power has placed fish attractors.
Local Points of Interest
Rock Eagle Effigy Mound
Less than 30 minutes from Lake Oconee, is the prehistoric Rock Eagle Effigy Mound. The famous mound is located near Eatonton, GA. The mound is in the shape of a gigantic bird and thought to be about 2,000 years old.
Tower at Rock Eagle
Visitors of the Rock Eagle Effigy Mound can climb the tower for a great view of the mound. The tower was built in the 1930s. The stairs may be strenuous for some visitors, so there is a paved walkway around the mound with interpretive panels explaining the significance of the site.
Lake Oconee Interactive Map
Click on a site to see what amenities and activities are available there. Click on an icon to see which sites provide the desired activity or amenity.
Lake Sinclair Interactive Map
Click on a site to see what amenities and activities are available there. Click on an icon to see which sites provide the desired activity or amenity.