Mistletoe State Park 3723 Mistletoe Road, Augusta, GA 30802, Located in Appling, 706-541-0321, 800-864-7275, Situated along the 72,000 acre Clarks Hill Lake, this 1,972 acre park is known as one of the finest bass fishing spots in the nation and the park also includes a wildlife observation area, a campground nestled on a peninsula, ten fully equipped cottages on the lake, a swimming beach, three boat ramps, and five picnic shelters. Canoes and fishing boats are available for rent. more... 

Little River Marina and Family Resort 4271 Old Lincolnton Road, Augusta, GA 30802, Located in Appling, 706-541-1358, A full service marina which is located along the shoreline of Clarks Hill Lake and offers amenities such as a campground, picnic areas, boat ramps, a fishing pier, a fuel dock, a children's playground, a restaurant, and hiking trails. Boat rentals are also available. 

Lake Springs Recreation Area 3900 Lake Springs Road, Augusta, GA 30802, Located in Appling, 706-722-3770, This recreational area offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy and features a boat ramp, picnic areas, a fishing pier, a beach, hiking trails, and a children's playground.

Goshen Plantation 1601 Clubhouse Drive, Augusta, GA 30906, 706-793-1168, Oversized greens and water hazards coming into play on several holes are featured at this semiprivate 18 hole, par 72 golf course which includes a driving range, practice green, practice bunker, and a well stocked pro shop.

Jones Creek Course 4101 Hammonds Ferry Road, Augusta, GA 30901, 706-860-4228, Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the nation's premier public golf facilities, this 18 hole semiprivate golf course is considered the "poor man's" Augusta National and the course winds through 520 beautiful acres of winding streams and mature vegetation. Excellent practice facility and professional instructors are also on site. more...