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Lake Lanier, Georgia

About the Area

Lake  Lanier (or Lake Sidney Lanier) is a reservoir created by the Buford Dam  and nestled in the northeastern foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge  Mountains. Located only 30minutes away from the city of Atlanta, Lake  Lanier has become one of Georgia's most popular lakes and draws  millions of visitors each year. The lake spans across the counties of  Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Lumpkin and is fed mostly by the  Chattahoochee River but also by the Chestatee River. With almost 700  miles of shoreline, Lake Lanier provides some of the most picturesque  scenery in all of Georgia.

Created  by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the 1950's, Lake Lanier is  one of the most prominent residential and vacation spots in all of the  state. Finished in1956, the lake is named for the famous Georgia poet  and musician,Sidney Lanier, who passed away in 1881. From water  skiing,recreational boating, sailing, and golfing, Lake Lanier never  lets down those who come to take in all that it has to offer. This lake  even hosted the rowing and sprint canoeing events of the 1996 Summer  Olympic Games.

While it is an  obvious hot spot for just about every water-related activity, fishing  is particularly popular with the lake being annually stocked with  various bass and trout. The Blue Ridge Mountains also offer a beautiful  landscape for which visitors can experience through the many hiking  trails, camping sites, and other outdoor-related activities. With many  annual events and festivities, Lake Lanier has taken on a personality  of its own and is a place that many people call home. Every year in  November,the Lake Lanier Islands are decorated with Christmas lights  covering over 6 miles and creating one the world's largest holiday  light shows.

Being what many  consider the most popular body of water in the state of Georgia, there  is an abundant source of property from which both vacation seekers and  those looking to take up residence can choose from. These waterfront  real estate properties are extremely popular due to the large number of  annual visitors, and this lakefront land will continue to be a  must-have for many regional residents. With a major metropolitan city  just 25 miles away yet still secluded in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake  Lanier can treat just about anyone to a relaxing and enjoyable time.

Communities

• Buford
• Cumming
• Duluth
• Flowery Branch
• Gainesville
• Oakwood
• Sugar Hill

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