Doll Mountain Day Use Area

Doll Mountain Day Use Area offers excellent access to Crump Creek and Carters Lake for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The facility features a well-maintained two-lane boat ramp, making it easy to launch and retrieve your watercraft. With a fishing pier, picnic sites, and a reservable day-use shelter, Doll Mountain provides a convenient spot to enjoy a day on the water.

Carters Lake, formed by the Carters Dam, is a scenic reservoir nestled in the North Georgia mountains. The lake and its tributaries offer ample opportunities for paddling, fishing, and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. Kayakers and canoeists will find calm waters well-suited for leisurely trips, while small powerboats can take advantage of the lake's size and varied shoreline.

The Doll Mountain Day Use Area is located about 70 miles north of Atlanta, providing a convenient access point for visitors from the metro area as well as nearby communities. Nearby campgrounds and recreational areas offer additional options for those seeking to extend their time on the water or in the outdoors.

Overview
Doll Mountain Day Use is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a nice day away. Doll Mountain Day Use has a two-lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier. There is a shelter that can be reserved for big family...

Overview
Doll Mountain Day Use is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a nice day away. Doll Mountain Day Use has a two-lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms, and a fishing pier. There is a shelter that can be reserved for big family events.
Recreation
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish.Facilities
Doll Mountain Day Use Area provides a two lane boat launching ramp, several picnic sites, restrooms and a fishing pier.

Shelter (CL-12) seating capacity is 50 people maximum and parking capacity of 25 vehicles.Natural Features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Ellijay is about 20 minutes away, offering restaurants, grocery stores and fuel, along with other amenities.

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