About Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
The majestic Lake Sinclair was created when the waters of the Oconee River were impounded by Georgia Power Company in 1953 to operate a hydro-electric generating station. The Lake Sinclair recreational area is located in the heart of Georgia. This 15,330 acre lake (with 417 miles of shoreline!), ideal for families, scout troup meetings, or church gatherings. Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is a great place for picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing and swimming. and offers 33 campsites, with 5 campsites for campers with electric and water being available. [Photos of…
- Fees: **As of May 1, 2025, we are no longer accepting cash payments. Download Recreation.gov app to electronically pay for your day use, camping…
- Season: Open year round
- Managed by: USFS - Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Where: 8 mi southwest of Crooked Creek, GA · 33.20642, -83.39872
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Bridges Trail | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 8.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Little River Park 6.4 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi SE of Crooked Creek 8.7 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi E of Crooked Creek 12.7 mi
- Oconee Ranger District 14.3 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi SE of Hardwick 15.5 mi
- Lawrence Shoals Campground 16.6 mi