Great little spot not too far away that's great for fishing. Pretty decent sized lake with plenty…read moreof fish to spare. Price is affordable and location can't get much better than this. I plan on coming back pretty often as my time allows. Ask for Rick or Rickie. Generally you need to bring your own gear, but the owner is quite friendly and accommodating and can help out with any questions or needs you may have. Very relaxed atmosphere with no real time limit. They allow overnight fishing, but no camp fires or alcohol which may be a negative for some. I can see why as they are trying to keep the area family friendly and clean and sometimes us drunken monkey bottom feeders can get out of hand.. oh well. ;) Excellent spot for family, young kids, and fishing right in the heart of metro Atlanta. Beware of Big Fish! 4.029111 stars rounded up for service makes this a 5 Yelp star review for me.

The guys in the store are very nice .. lined my poles for me and all.. I fished over night and…read morecaught 4 catfish .. using hotdogs and kool aid, corn, baby crawlers, snd nightcrawlers. Corked one line and 2 oz sink on another.

As stated in two of the previous reviews, the family that operates this park presents as polite,…read morebut is actually incredibly rude. I left an honest review of our stay and their strange check in/payment process/fees and conditions of the lake on a different camping app and was met with harassment over it. When I told the owners that the should be more clear in their listing, I was told I am "Maybe reading impaired, maybe not" Save your money and go camp at a State Park with clean water to recreate in, without all the bogus upcharges and people looming over you your entire stay.

Just 45 min outside Atlanta you will find this header gem. My wife and I went camping here this…read moreweekend. We had a terrific time. We paid $40 USD a night for the camping ground. There are bathrooms and electrical outlets around the camping area! So guess you won't run out of battery any time soon. There is fishing, paddle boats, kayaks, wave runners for a fee. I paid $35 for a fishing boat for the day. In addition, there is swimming, volleyball, basketball, and baseball free of charge! Just bring your own equipment. Jackie the owner was amazing she was there from moment one we showed up. Called us once a day to make sure we were ok and see if we needed anything. This place is great for corporate retreats, camping or just spending the day.

My friends and I enjoyed a day kayaking on lake Alexander at Panola State Park. Ranger Veronica…read morewalked us through all the safety gear and how to paddle a kayak. Parking was $10 and paid easily via a QR code. We enjoyed another great adult program at Panola's

Map was a smidge confusing and marking is lacking in some areas. We visited the visitor center…read morewhich had animals on display, educational materials, and fun souvenirs! The restrooms by the playground were clean and spacious! The playground was large and fun and offered minimal shade. We drove out and around to the water front to hike the loop trail which was such a joy. We saw so many lovely animals and ran into some lovely locals who shared stories of animal run ins while at the park. The barn you walk through could use some love it was a little spooky haha overall we would come back in a heart beat! It's a beautiful natural oasis!

I live just a few miles from this park. I have used the walking trail which is there, for probably…read more20 years. I used to walk our dogs there pretty often. The park area isn't huge. There's probably as much parking lot area there, as there is park. There are wooden camping shelters there. Some people trailer horses to ride there. There are better parks in the area. On of my favorites is Panola Mountain state park. It's only about a 20minute drive away, and it's a lot bigger, and more interesting. There's a huge park area, and there are miles of natural trails in the woods there. It does cost 5.00 to park, but it's worth it. Alexander lake park is not far away. It's worth checking out, and so is Arabia mountain park, lots of hiking area there, including a huge granite formation like Stone Mountain, only not as high.

I park here to gain access to the rockdale river trail…read more The rockdale river trail is simply perfect for road bikes. It's miles and miles of concrete roads. There are a few places along the trail that lead to dirt roads, if you want to go off the paved road. But otherwise, it's miles and miles of nature and beauty. This trail has all that rustic and deep forests feel to it. After a few miles it might even bring out your inner poet and have you start reciting Robert Frost, "two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both..." In case you might like the forest too much and wish to become a hermit, there are good hills thrown into the trail for good measure. It's a nice balance of even road to let you enjoy the ride, then it changes with hills interval for a good cardiovascular workout. The view is lovely. There's a lake at panola state park, river along the way, farms and even a monastery. I saw people fishing at the lake. I spied wild life such as: Ducks Deer Rabbit There are signs for bike & kayak rental at Panola State Park.

I love coming here to walk my dog and enjoy the dog park. It's really peaceful! Great for a family…read morepicnic or even a solo picnic. I feel safe parking my vehicle and it's really great that they keep the park really clean and you don't have to worry about random trash. I appreciate it because I lived in an area before where I had to always walk my dog around trash.

A great park with good playgrounds and a good walking trail. The pavilions are easy to rent out and…read morethe park is well maintained. There's a little community garden here as well!!

My friends and I met up at 8:00 am on Sunday for the weekly walk with a naturalist. We went on a 4…read moremile hike with 3 rangers. Each ranger was so welcoming, knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. One ranger was so knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in and around the mountain. One ranger was a bird expert and shared their binoculars with us and showed us how to use a bird call app to figure out how to identify all the fowl we saw. The other ranger told us lots of stories of the history of the park. It was a great experience and I highly recommend you try it.

2nd time at this park in over 10yrs. Out running errands and this park is within minutes of my…read moredestination. There's parking less than a half mile of the main entrance the only thing about that is you have to get there early . Parking lot holds maybe 25 vehicles. When I pulled in there were 6 cars. I entered the trail on the south entrance. I saw no one ! I was looking around and behind me to make sure it was okay as I was alone. I finally came up behind 2 guys that were walking up ahead. I had been out there maybe 20 min. Saw a large Buck (deer) tried to get a pic but he ran when I pulled out the phone . The trails are completely paved with several wooden bridges along the way. Off pavement trails throughout the park. I did not venture off bc again I was alone and I'm not really familiar with the park. Great park to get you in top tier shape. Winding curves and elevation along the trail. Plenty of shade as the trees hover over . It reminds you of Stone Mountain Park just not as large. Idea weather 80 degrees low humidity. Managed to get in 4 miles. I most definitely will be back .

The peace and serenity were shattered by derelicts blasting their boomboxes while getting baked in…read moretheir junkers. Still, I tried to keep an open mind and explore, but my Spidey sense kept telling me that something was amiss. The boardwalks over the lake were in great shape, and the area was generally clean, but the bathrooms were all boarded up. In the second lake pavilion farther from the parking lot, I chanced upon a gutted purse. Some of its contents were scattered about; most of it was gone. Suddenly, the red lights of "danger" flashed in my head, and I knew I had to get out. I would have liked to have explored more, but I was afraid to leave my car unattended any longer. If you still want to risk exploring, then hide your valuables, lock your doors, and watch your back! The natural setting is gorgeous but also ghetto! You have been forewarned!

Heavy gunfire. Scary. Not feeling like this location is a safe place to be. There is no way I would…read morerecommend going to this park. It seems more like a firing range.

My friends and I decided to meetup for a winter hike at Arabia Mountain. We arrived early in the…read moremorning to secure parking and use the restroom before our hike. The trail was nicely maintained and the views from the top of the mountain were spectacular.

I thoroughly enjoyed my hike with Christian Girls Hike presented by Dream Bodies by Dez. My…read morefavorite part about these hikes are finding out about all these neat trails around Atlanta that I didn't know existed. I can't wait to come back here.

Covered bridges are wonderful examples of craftsmanship, but they should also be appreciated as…read moreengineered structures. The general objective of a covered bridge design is to provide a cost-effective, functional, safe, and durable crossing. Although I think there are exceptions and this one basically goes nowhere being it was repurposed and preserved for all of us to enjoy it's not really being used as it was originally intended it is a beautiful structure and if you've never driven across one of these magnificent structures here's your opportunity. I've visited a number of these historic and nostalgic bridges over time, and it's always a thrill when they still allow traffic to pass. This one lane wonder requires one too pay close attention since you are required to straddle the center of the bridge with your wheels along a path of rough cut lumber. If you really want to connect with this structure you must walk across it using the original designated pedestrian side of the bridge, you can feel the strength of the design and appreciate the workmanship of those that created this beautiful piece of art...

Beautiful covered bridge in Stone Mountain Park. When you cross the bridge you are in an area with…read morelots of picnic tables and walking trails along the river. Very peaceful, absolutely gorgeous views of the lake.

Very affordable and easy to book. We scheduled for 2 and got there aroudn 1:30, but it wasn't an…read moreissue at all. Thankfully we can during the less busy season. The kayak was in good condition and the entrance to the lake was easy to get out in the open water quickly. They also have a sandwich shop connected to it that has some of the best homemade bread I've ever had. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area who wants to get out on the water!

Great family-owned business! We changed our reservation &…read morewater toys a couple of times and they made accommodations for us every time. Everyone was friendly & helpful. We would definitely recommend for all your boating needs.