Georgia Power Parks

Attractions

Lake Burton has facilities suitable for boating, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Timpson Cove Beach with its white sand beach, is just one of the areas where you can enjoy swimming and picnicking on Lake Burton.

Jones Bridge Park

Due to its elevated location above the lake, this park serves as a scenic overlook for travelers along U.S. Highway 76. There is ample parking and two picnic shelters with tables. Jones Bridge Park is located on the northern edge of Lake Burton off U.S. Highway 76.

Timpson Cove

This park provides a great atmosphere on a nice day at Lake Burton. There is a beach and swimming area, with picnic tables, rest rooms, and parking. Access to the park is convenient from U.S. Highway 76, off Charlie Mountain Road. There is also an overlook with parking nearby, which is about ¼ mile south of the park on Charlie Mountain Road. From this vantage point there are scenic views of the Timpson Creek arm of the lake and also the surrounding mountains to the west and north.

Murray Cove Boat Ramp

This facility provides the only public boat access area to Lake Burton during the winter. It is located off of Bridge Creek Road on the southeast portion of Lake Burton.

Tallulah River Boat Ramp

Georgia Power provides this boat ramp and parking area just north of Lake Burton on the Tallulah River. It is a popular access area for fishermen looking to drop a line in the river.