Region
Georgia Heartland
Lake Horton Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Horton
A 780-acre Fayette County reservoir with electric and human-powered boating, fishing, paved walking trails, picnic facilities, and family recreation.
Why Lake Horton Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Horton is a 780-acre Fayette County water-supply reservoir bordered by an 82-acre public park. Visitors can use boat ramps, fish, walk 2.8 miles of paved trails, picnic, and use the playground and restrooms. Hydrocarbon- and alcohol-fueled boats are prohibited, and swimming, skiing, scuba diving, and other bodily contact with the water are not allowed. Non-Fayette County vehicles must obtain the county’s annual reservoir parking pass.
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
780 acres
Shoreline
13 miles
Best For
Fishing, boating, parks & day use, swimming
What You Can Do at Lake Horton
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Fishing at a Large County Reservoir
Lake Horton provides 780 acres of water, public boat ramps, and shoreline access within an 82-acre park. It is a strong choice for anglers who want a spacious reservoir paired with paved trails, picnic facilities, a playground, and restrooms.
No Gasoline-Powered Boats
Hydrocarbon- and alcohol-fueled boats are prohibited. Electric-motor boats, kayaks, canoes, and other approved craft are better suited to this protected water-supply reservoir.
Walk 2.8 Miles of Paved Trails
Lake Horton Park includes 2.8 miles of paved walking trails along with picnic facilities, a playground, restrooms, and open park space. The trails make the lake useful even for visitors who do not plan to fish or launch a boat.
A Park Built for Fishing, Walking, and Picnics
The surrounding park supports a relaxed day of fishing, boating, walking, picnicking, and playground time. Non-Fayette County vehicles must obtain the county’s annual reservoir parking pass before visiting.
No Swimming or Bodily Contact
Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, and other bodily contact with the water are prohibited. Lake Horton should be presented as a fishing, boating, walking, and picnic destination rather than a swimming lake.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Horton
1 published access point 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.
County Park / Boat Ramp
Public access
Lake Horton Park Boat Ramps
Operated by: Fayette County Parks and Recreation
Location:
1275 Antioch Road
GA 30215
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Restrooms, Picnic area
Phone: 770-716-4320
Build a Weekend Around Lake Horton
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 Horton
Find campgrounds, explore the map, and use the lake as the beginning of your next Georgia outdoor memory.