Region
North Georgia High Country
Lake Burton Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Burton
Lake Burton is a Georgia reservoir fishing destination with public access for boaters, shoreline anglers, and day-use trips, plus opportunities for bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and seasonal open-water fishing.
Why Lake Burton Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Burton gives anglers a reservoir-style fishing trip with public ramps, shoreline areas, parks, marinas, or nearby day-use access depending on the site. Use GeorgiaOutdoors to compare where to launch, where to fish from shore, and how the lake fits with nearby camping, parks, and outdoor recreation. Before visiting, check current Georgia fishing regulations, local access rules, water levels, ramp conditions, and any managing-agency notices that may affect boating, parking, or seasonal fishing patterns.
Quick Facts for Planning Your Visit
Use these at-a-glance details to understand the setting, then build the trip around how your family or group wants to enjoy the water.
Lake Size
2,775 acres
Shoreline
Shoreline access
Best For
Boating, fishing, swimming, camping
What You Can Do at Lake Burton
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Mountain-Lake Boating
Lake Burton supports a more developed boating experience than the smaller reservoirs downstream, with public ramps, private marinas, fuel and service options, and enough open water for cruising and a full day on the lake.
Fish Deep Mountain Water
Anglers use Lake Burton for bass, trout, crappie, bream, and other reservoir species. Its deeper water, coves, creek arms, and marina access support everything from early-morning casting to longer boat-based fishing trips.
Swim at Timpson Cove
Timpson Cove Beach provides the lake’s clearest public swimming option, with picnic space and restrooms nearby. Visitors should use the developed beach area rather than assuming every shoreline location is suitable for public swimming.
Camp Beside the Lake
Moccasin Creek State Park combines lakeside camping with boating, fishing, picnicking, and family recreation. It is the strongest choice for visitors who want an overnight stay tied directly to Lake Burton.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Burton
3 published access points can help you choose where to launch, fish, picnic, swim, or begin a day on the water. Confirm current hours, fees, water levels, and ramp conditions before traveling.
Public Boat Ramp
Public access
Murray Cove Boat Ramp
Operated by: Georgia Power / public access
Location:
5260 Murray Cove Road
GA 30525
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Marina
Private business
Anchorage Boat Dock
Operated by: Anchorage Boat Dock
Location:
75 Timpson Cove Rd
GA 30525
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Picnic area, Marina, Boat rentals
Phone: 706-782-5193
Marina
Private business
LaPrade's Marina Boat Launch
Operated by: LaPrade's Marina
Location:
25 Shoreline Trail
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Picnic area, Marina, Boat rentals, Fuel
Phone: 706-947-0010
Marinas, Rentals & Lake Services
For many visitors, lake weekends start with practical services: fuel, ramps, rentals, dock access, supplies, and a good launching point for the day.
Marina
LaPrade's Marina
Full-service Lake Burton marina with boat rentals, storage, fuel docks, launch access, boat sales and service, marina shopping, and lakeside dining.
Address:
25 Shoreline Trail
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: 706-947-0010
Marina
Anchorage Boat Dock
Full-service marina at the head of Timpson Creek on Lake Burton with boat rentals, repairs, fuel, wet and dry storage, live bait, marina shopping and seasonal food.
Address:
75 Timpson Cove Rd
Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: 706-782-5193
Marina
LaPrade's Marina
Services: marina, boat rental, boat storage, fuel dock, boat service, restaurant on site, ship store
Address:
25 Shoreline Trail
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: 706-947-0010
Campgrounds & Places to Stay Near Lake Burton
A lake trip changes when you stay overnight. Campgrounds, cabins, RV parks, resorts, and local lodging can turn a day on the water into a more complete weekend with more time for the people you came with.
Featured Places to Stay
Lodging
Inn At Burton
Lake Burton lodging within the Burton community with private-home stays, a lakefront boathouse, pool and hot tub, spa, trails and walkable access to LaPrade's Marina.
Events, Dining & Nearby Stops
The best lake trips often include more than time on the water: a nearby town, a seasonal event, a restaurant, a park, or a second activity after boating or beach time.
Dining & Nearby Attractions
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Lake Burton Grill
25 Shoreline Trail
706-222-7060 -
Take It On The Lake
75 Timpson Cove Rd
706-960-9440
Build a Weekend Around Lake Burton
Use the lake as the anchor, then add campgrounds, parks, restaurants, marinas, and nearby outdoor stops to shape a trip that feels distinctly Georgia.
Start with the Water
Plan a day of fishing with information on fish species, access points, and places to cast from shore or launch a boat.
Add the Basecamp
Choose a campground, RV site, cabin, hotel, or nearby town that gives everyone more time together.
Explore Nearby
Look for parks, restaurants, events, trails, and small-town stops that turn the lake visit into a more memorable Georgia getaway.
Plan Your Lake Trip
Explore More Around Lake Burton
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.