U.S. Forest Service · Oconee National Forest · GA

Lake Sinclair Recreation Area

OpenStatus

First-comeAccess

The place

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. Photos of campground

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

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Fees

As of May 1, 2025, we are no longer accepting cash payments. Download Recreation.gov app to electronically pay for your day use, camping fees, or annual passes today. 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. Pay your day use recreation fees and purchase the yearly Chattahoochee-Oconee Forest Pass online through recreation.gov

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Your representative

This campground sits in GA-10. This member’s public-lands record →

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