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Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. The Lake Sinclair recreational area is located in the heart of Georgia. This 15,330 acre lake (with 417 miles of shoreline!), ideal for families, scout troup meetings, or church gatherings. Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is a great place for picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. and offers 33 campsites, with 5 campsites for campers with electric and water being available.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | OPEN |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | Hours for day use, picnic and swim and boat ramp are sunrise to sunset. Check in for camping is upon arrival. Please be considerate of other campers during quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. |
| Reservations: | Lake Sinclair does not have a reservation system in place. This is a first-come, first-served recreation area. |
| Rentals & Guides: | none |
| Area Amenities: | Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | Camping Fees Camping without hook-ups: $9/site/night Camping with hook-ups: $15/site/night Day Use Fees $ 5.00 per vehicle $ .50 per person/ Bus or Commercial vehicle or walk in. |
| Permit Info: | Georgia State fishing licence,valid boat registration required. Camp fire permits are not required Click here for information! |
| Open Season: | Open year round |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | April-November |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | The nearest town is approximately 8 miles, or 15 minutes, north in Eatonton, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc. |
| Water: | Drinking water provided by faucets located on each loop |
| Restroom: | Bath houses: One on Loops B,C,D . |
| Passes: | Annual Forest Pass: This pass sells for $ 25.00 and is valid for US Forest Service boat ramps and day use areas throughout the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest. Available at the Oconee National Forest District Office Located at 1199 Madison Rd. (US 441/129) Eatonton GA. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays |
| Information Center: | Oconee Ranger District Office - 706-485-7110. Office Hours are Monday-Friday 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Holidays There is no phone connections set up at Lake Sinclair. Lake Sinclair does not have a reservation system in place. |
General Information
Directions:From I-20 Exit 114 in Madison Ga Take US 441/129 south 23 miles to the intersection of US 129 south., also known as the Gray Rd. Turn right at the light and travel 8 miles to the intersection of GA- 212,turn left onto GA 212 and travel 1 mile turn left onto Twin Bridges Rd. travel 1.1 miles then turn left into the campground.
General Notes:
Parking:
Overflow parking for campers is provided adjacent to Loop D.
Parking for boat trailers and vehicles is adjacent to boat ramp
General Notes:
Parking adjacent to boat ramp is for vehicles with boat trailers
Parking:
Parking adjacent to boat ramp is for vehicles with boat trailers
Activities
Campground Camping
The Lake Sinclair Recreation Area consists of 33 camp sites in four loops. Loop A consists of five sites with water and 30/50 amp electrical connections. Loop B has ten tent sites. Loop C is closed. Loop D has 18 tent sites.
- Camp host on site
- Hot showers
- 3 Bath Houses
- 2 Boat Docks
- Picnic Areas
- Swimming Beach
- Boat Ramp
- Electric and water hookups
- Dump Station
- Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc)
Generators are not allowed.
General Info:
General NotesParking adjacent to boat ramp is for vehicles with boat trailers
Parking
Parking adjacent to boat ramp is for vehicles with boat trailers
| No. of Sites | 33 total sites. 5 sites have hook-ups. |
RV Camping
5 sites with RV hookups (electric and water) are available in Loop A, each with parking for 2 vehicles only. Each site limited to five campers, unless immediate family. Each site will hold up to 2 tents.
| No. of Sites | 5 |
| Reservation Info | None Required |
| Hookup - Water | Yes |
| Dump Stations | Yes |
| Hookups - Electric | Yes |
Group Camping
Group Camping Area Closed
| No. of Sites | 1 |
| Reservation Info | None Required |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Warm water fishing for crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, hybrids and stripers.
| Fish Species | crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, hybrids and stripers. |
Day Hiking
Twin Bridges Foot Trail - 1.8 miPicnicking
Picnic area is adjacent to the beach, with tables and grills provided.
General Info:
General NotesParking
Overflow parking for campers is provided adjacent to Loop D.
Parking for boat trailers and vehicles is adjacent to boat ramp
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fees: | Day use fee required |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation: | Day light hours, sunrise to sunset |
Boating - Motorized
GA Power doesn't permit boats with restrooms on Lake Sinclair.
Swimming
No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.
Waterskiing
Water skiing/Boat Launch for Lake SinclairAmenities
| Camping trailer: | Rv site with hook ups |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | On all sites and day use area |
| Tent camping: | Tent pads provided |
| Parking: | At sites and overflow |
| Toilets: | Four locations |
| Fee charged for some activities: | Day Use, Camping, Boating |
| Boat ramp: | Concrete ramp |
| Drinking water: | On all loops |
Alerts & Warnings
- #BurnAlerts for Prescribed Fires
- Hickey Gap Road Condition
- Dry Creek Road Maintenance
- Lake Conasauga Reservation Only
- Recreation passes available online, by phone and in-person
- Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District
- Coleman River Rd (FSR #54) Closure
- CAUTION Waterfall Dangers
- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL - ATV and OHV
- Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions
- Don't Move Firewood!