"A premier golf destination about halfway between Atlanta and Augusta with seven notable courses framing the shore; highlights include The Landing (opened 1986), the Tom Fazio–designed National Course, and the Jack Nicklaus signature layout Great Waters." - Joe Yogerst
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The lake is stunning. Some pictures taken from The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. Beautiful area to explore and soak it all in. Walking trails, fishing, boating, restaurants, golf, kayaking, paddle boarding, shopping, relaxing by the pool, etc. I could wander🚶🏾♀️ around the area for a week. Love it… 🏃🏾♀️🛥🎣🚴🏽♀️🥾🛍🍸🏌🏿♀️🛶🌞
Gregg L
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Love it, Go to Jumping Rock and the rope swing. Beautiful homes and nice scenery to look at.Take the boat or drive to Georgia Butts for some good BBQ and cold beer. The Ritz is amazing, especially at Christmas. They have a tree lighting ice skating along with great food at all the restaurants. This place is great year round
Jonathan A.
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We had an absolute blast staying on Lake Oconee over the Thanksgiving Holiday. It was so nice to get away from the every-day scene for the holidays and just be able to focus on family. We found a great place that had plenty of room for everyone, and great views of the lake. It's HUGE. Everywhere we went we would come across another section of the lake. Will definitely be looking into summer trips there as well!!
Fr. Michael S.
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Beautiful and clean lake, so much fun to be had!
Stafford G.
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My heart rate slows down and my blood pressure falls when I'm at this place. Super Wonderful. Good for the soul.
mark Y.
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Beautiful Lake and shore line great fun with the family