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Lake
Lanier is a popular weekend getaway, providing parks, every type
of water sport, a water park, beaches, marinas, golfing, and
campgrounds. The
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains
the parks, campgrounds and launch ramps.
The
lake's vast banks border five counties in north metro Atlanta,
with most of its shoreline adjacent to Forsyth and Hall Counties.
It is the largest man made lake near a metropolitan area in the
nation, has the largest floating marina in the world and a road network including GA Hwy 400 and Interstates
85 and 985.
Boating,
sailing, fishing, water skiing, picnicking and sight-seeing are enjoyments
to be experienced at Lake Lanier. There are more than 7 million
visitors annually. Aside from commercial attractions,
there are family activities and championship golf. Lanier's
hospitalities hosted the rowing and sprint canoe/kayak competition
in the 1996 Summer Olympics.
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Click
on Lake Lanier Map to visit The
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Map
Room for various Recreational Maps and Campgrounds |
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