State Park
Lake Sinclair Campground
Oconee National Forest · Eatonton, GA
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- Address:Eatonton, GA
About
Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is an ideal location for families, scout outings and church gatherings. It offers dozens of campsites and picnic areas. Its proximity to Lake Sinclair gives visitors no excuse not to enjoy the beautiful lake, which offers ample opportunity for boating, fishing and swimming. Natural Features: Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by the Georgia Power Company in 1953, to operate a hydroelectric power station. The Lake Sinclair Recreational Area is located in the heart of Georgia and encircles 15,330-acre Lake Sinclair. Campsites are tucked into a shady mixed forest of oak, pine, hickory and balsam trees. Although developed residences sit across the lake, the campground has a rustic natural feel to it. Several sites have views of the lake. Recreation: Located along the shore of Lake Sinclair, the recreation area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. Anglers will find warm water species including crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, hybrids and stripers, among others. Hikers enjoy the 1.8-mile Twin Bridges Trail. Hunting is also a popular activity, as a variety of wildlife make its home in the area. Facilities: The recreation area provides numerous campsites available for tent and RV camping, as well as day-use picnic areas. Each site is equipped with a table, lantern post and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is on-site. Group campsites in the area can accommodate up to 88 people. Camping spurs have a gravel surface and standard amenities. The group area is secluded from other campsites and provides a comfortable degree of privacy. Nearby Attractions: Eatonton, Georgia is 13 miles north, with a variety of restaurants, grocery stores and more.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
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Trails at Oconee National Forest
Town Creek Loop B
Georgia
7.8 mi381 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Short Cut
Georgia
0.1 mi
Town Creek Connector
Georgia
0.4 mi16 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Boarding House Trail
Georgia
0.1 mi7 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Ocmulgee River Upper Loop
Georgia
10.5 mi266 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Wise Creek Shortcut
Georgia
1.0 mi148 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Lake Sinclair Campground

Twin Bridges Trail
Georgia
1.6 mi384 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Burgess Mountain Trail
Georgia
0.2 mi102 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Oconee River Greenway
Georgia
1.2 mi75 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Long Cut Trail
Georgia
0.4 mi
Trail
Work Center Trail
Georgia
2.4 mi115 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Short Cut
Georgia
0.1 mi
Trail
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