We have a fabulous idea for cooling off this summer when the days in Georgia are hot. Lake Nottely is a Georgia rural spot to make a splash. Stick with us as we head off into the Chattahoochee National Forest. You don’t want to miss out on exploring an area with a groovy name like Chattahoochee, do you?

When you arrive at Lake Nottely, you find yourself in Blairsville, Georgia - two hours north of Atlanta.
rural Georgia spot to make a splash
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Swim at the public Poteete Creek Beach, accessed through the campground, along with a boat launch.
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A small fee is charged.
Rent a pontoon boat, a kayak, or a paddle board at the marina, or launch your own watercraft.
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You can request a tube to pull behind the boat. Inquire about the lake’s rope swing on the cliffs of Davenport Mountain.
Fish for bass, and more. Book a fishing charter to go with a pro.
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Dogs can certainly appreciate Lake Nottely as well – nothing like a lake breeze in your face, no cares in the world.
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Motor over to the dam, anchor your boat, and jump in to have a swim.
Take in the majestic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains over the lake.
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And recall John Denver’s famous song, Take Me Home, Country Roads.
As the sun sets on Lake Nottely, tomorrow is another beautiful day on the lake.
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You can never get enough of splendid sunsets - one more Instaworthy sunset picture for good measure.
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An old sweet song, and the wonders of the Peach State, keeps Georgia on my mind. Lake Nottely is a Georgia rural spot to make a splash. Spend your day swimming, fishing, or boating. After, try your hand at floating in a tube down the Nottely River – call the Nottely River Campground at (706) 745-6711 for rental details. Visit the AllTrails website to learn more about the 2.5-mile loop hike at the lake. To book a fishing charter, check out the Lake Nottely Fishing Charter website or call Big Ol’ Fish Guiding Service at (828) 361-2021. Visit the Nottely Marina Facebook page for boat rental information. Go to Jim’s Smokin’ Que Facebook page to find out about tasty BBQ in Blairsville. 

Read our articles about other attractions in Blairsville – hiking spots and a winery, and the Hole In The Wall diner; and 10 waterfall swimming holes in Georgia.

Stay in Blairsville, at this Vrbo cabin with mountain views and a hot tub.

 

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