Bobby Brown State Park 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Road, Elberton, GA 30635, 706-213-2046, 800-864-7275, A quiet oasis situated alongside the 70,000 acre Clarks Hill Lake, this 665 acre park provides boat ramps, picnic areas, campsites, five yurts, a seasonal outdoor pool and concession stand, almost two miles of hiking trails, and canoe and fishing boat rentals. more... 

Richard B. Russell State Park 2650 Russell State Park Road, Elberton, GA 30635, 706-213-3045, 800-864-7275, Some of the finest fishing and boating available in Georgia is located at this 2,508 acre park which is nestled alongside a 26,500 acre lake and includes many amenities such as a campground and fully equipped cottages, a nature trail that follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, an 18 hole golf course, a well stocked pro shop, a disc golf course, a swimming beach, three picnic shelters, and canoe and pedal boat rentals. more... 

Beaverdam Marina 1155 Marina Drive, Elberton, GA 30635, 706-213-6462, Located on Lake Richard B. Russell, this full service marina offers amenities such as covered boat slips, pontoon boat rentals, boat fuel, courtesy docks, a boat ramp, boat mechanics, a convenience store, and the Clifford's Restaurant, a 130 seat full service restaurant specializing in seafood. more...