Reagan’s guidebook at Lake Burton and Clayton, GA
Neighborhoods
The scenic drive to the tiny town of Lakemont brings you by all three Georgia Power lakes. We recommend planning lunch at Alley's ol' Store and checking out the local shops. Then combine your visit with a hike or swim at Lake Rabun Recreation Area in the afternoon.
10 locals recommend
Lakemont
The scenic drive to the tiny town of Lakemont brings you by all three Georgia Power lakes. We recommend planning lunch at Alley's ol' Store and checking out the local shops. Then combine your visit with a hike or swim at Lake Rabun Recreation Area in the afternoon.
Clayton features our favorite boutique shops, art galleries and outfitters. Be sure to check out Wander North, Cage-Free Boutique and Reeve's Hardware for our favorite gifts. Re-fuel at Fortify Pi, Universal Joint or Grapes and Beans. Then finish off with a cold one from Currahee Brewing.
GA-15, Clayton, GA, USA
Clayton features our favorite boutique shops, art galleries and outfitters. Be sure to check out Wander North, Cage-Free Boutique and Reeve's Hardware for our favorite gifts. Re-fuel at Fortify Pi, Universal Joint or Grapes and Beans. Then finish off with a cold one from Currahee Brewing.
Food scene
In downtown Clayton. Best restaurant for a 'nice' meal that's chef prepared with local ingredients. Always delicious! Reservations recommended during peak season. (20 min drive)
157 locals recommend
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StIn downtown Clayton. Best restaurant for a 'nice' meal that's chef prepared with local ingredients. Always delicious! Reservations recommended during peak season. (20 min drive)
Fortify Pi
69 N Main StGreat wood fire oven pizza in downtown Clayton!
Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant
35 Andrea LnGreat restaurant at Lake Rabun.
Universal Joint
109 N Main StGreat neighborhood pub in downtown Clayton.
mp: Neapolitan inspired pizza joint with Salads and Appetizers mixed in. Craft Beer, Great Wine and a Wine Library List that has something for everyone! Located at Laprade's Marina @ Lake Burton. Open year round.
mp. que: BBQ and more located in the same bld.
milton park
93 Shoreline Trailmp: Neapolitan inspired pizza joint with Salads and Appetizers mixed in. Craft Beer, Great Wine and a Wine Library List that has something for everyone! Located at Laprade's Marina @ Lake Burton. Open year round.
mp. que: BBQ and more located in the same bld.
The Dillard House, is a restaurant in Dillard, Rabun County, Georgia, known for its "family style" menu and Southern cooking. It traces its origins to the 1910s, when A.J. and Carrie Dillard opened their stone house to boarders. (About 30 min drive.)
73 locals recommend
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StThe Dillard House, is a restaurant in Dillard, Rabun County, Georgia, known for its "family style" menu and Southern cooking. It traces its origins to the 1910s, when A.J. and Carrie Dillard opened their stone house to boarders. (About 30 min drive.)
Located in downtown Clayton, open for lunch and dinner.
http://www.fromageclayton.com/index.html
22 locals recommend
Fromage & Other Fine Foods
31 Earl StLocated in downtown Clayton, open for lunch and dinner.
http://www.fromageclayton.com/index.html
Great Cajun restaurant by Lake Burton. Dine on the deck under the lights. Live music a few nights a week usually on Thursdays. Open year-round for both lunch and dinner. Check their website for exact days and times as they vary seasonally.
22 locals recommend
Bleu Canoe
115 Sweetwater CirGreat Cajun restaurant by Lake Burton. Dine on the deck under the lights. Live music a few nights a week usually on Thursdays. Open year-round for both lunch and dinner. Check their website for exact days and times as they vary seasonally.
Lake Burton Grill
Restaurant located on the upper deck at LaPrades Marina.
Stores
Reeves Ace Hardware
46 S Main StThey have everything - fun to pop in and look around.
Pick up on your way in or out of town in Dillard, just outside of Clayton. Best fresh vegetables and fruit! Pick up fresh smoked BBQ next door.
20 locals recommend
Osage Farm
5030 US-441Pick up on your way in or out of town in Dillard, just outside of Clayton. Best fresh vegetables and fruit! Pick up fresh smoked BBQ next door.
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StFor all your funky mountain vibes.
Goats On The Roof
3026 US-441Get Wet! Marinas, swimming areas and rentals
Great marina to rent pontoon & ski boats, wave runners, kayaks and paddle boards.
15 locals recommend
Anchorage Marine INC
55 Timpson Cove RdGreat marina to rent pontoon & ski boats, wave runners, kayaks and paddle boards.
Rent your pontoon boat here! Also, they are the home of The Chop House restaurant, Hawg Wild BBQ, Milton's Pizza and The Shak (ice cream). https://lapradesmarina.com/marina-amenities/
34 locals recommend
LaPrade's Marina
25 Shoreline TrailRent your pontoon boat here! Also, they are the home of The Chop House restaurant, Hawg Wild BBQ, Milton's Pizza and The Shak (ice cream). https://lapradesmarina.com/marina-amenities/
Kayak, Canoe & Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental
https://gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek
37 locals recommend
Moccasin Creek State Park
3655 GA-197Kayak, Canoe & Stand-Up Paddleboard Rental
https://gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek
Rabun Boat House
1897 Lake Rabun RdRent a boat for Lake Rabun
Bear Gap Outfitters
6 Bear Gap Rdkayak, canoe, motorboat rentals
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
4726 Lake Rabun RdPublic beach for swimming
Hike
Local sliding rock (yes kids love to slide down) and hike neaby.
8 locals recommend
Wildcat Creek Sliding Rock
Local sliding rock (yes kids love to slide down) and hike neaby.
Hike the two-mile Hemlock Falls Trail at Lake Burton, exploring a waterfall-filled valley near Moccasin Creek State Park in North Georgia’s beautiful Rabun County.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/hemlock-falls-trail-lake-burton/
27 locals recommend
Hemlock Falls
Hike the two-mile Hemlock Falls Trail at Lake Burton, exploring a waterfall-filled valley near Moccasin Creek State Park in North Georgia’s beautiful Rabun County.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/hemlock-falls-trail-lake-burton/
Hike Tallulah Gorge State Park’s most popular trail. The view-packed Hurricane Falls Trail skirts the gorge rim, descends to the gorge floor and crosses a suspension bridge to the thundering Hurricane Falls waterfall.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/tallulah-gorge-hurricane-falls-trail/
236 locals recommend
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdHike Tallulah Gorge State Park’s most popular trail. The view-packed Hurricane Falls Trail skirts the gorge rim, descends to the gorge floor and crosses a suspension bridge to the thundering Hurricane Falls waterfall.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/tallulah-gorge-hurricane-falls-trail/
Hike the Minnehaha Falls Trail, a short, easy, kid-friendly hike on Lake Rabun in North Georgia, to a beautiful, towering, cascading waterfall.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/minnehaha-falls-georgia-trail/
64 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
Hike the Minnehaha Falls Trail, a short, easy, kid-friendly hike on Lake Rabun in North Georgia, to a beautiful, towering, cascading waterfall.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/minnehaha-falls-georgia-trail/
The Appalachian Trail crosses through Rabun County, offering fantastic overnight backpacking adventures.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/lake-burton-rabun-county-hiking/
27 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail in Georgia
Lookout Mountain Scenic HighwayThe Appalachian Trail crosses through Rabun County, offering fantastic overnight backpacking adventures.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/lake-burton-rabun-county-hiking/
Hike a 35-mile stretch of the Bartram Trail in Georgia, exploring remote, temperate rainforest corridors and beautiful forest. This multi-day hike climbs to views from Rabun Bald, visits tumbling waterfalls, and descends to the ultra-scenic Chattooga River.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/bartram-trail/
6 locals recommend
Bartram Trail - Trailhead
Hale Ridge RoadHike a 35-mile stretch of the Bartram Trail in Georgia, exploring remote, temperate rainforest corridors and beautiful forest. This multi-day hike climbs to views from Rabun Bald, visits tumbling waterfalls, and descends to the ultra-scenic Chattooga River.
https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/bartram-trail/
Raven Cliffs Falls Trail
3000 Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy4.6miles (round trip) Moderate
Dukes Creek Falls Trail
Richard B Russell Scenic Highway2miles (round trip) Moderate
High Shoals Falls
1333 Indian Grave Gap Rd2.4miles (round trip) Moderate
numerous trails with variety of length and difficulty & swimming
75 locals recommend
Unicoi State Park & Lodge
1788 GA-356numerous trails with variety of length and difficulty & swimming
Near the historic lakeside town of Lakemont, the Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike for campers at the Lake Rabun Beach Campground, and worthy of a visit for anyone exploring the namesake lake of Rabun County.
17 locals recommend
Angel Falls Trailhead
5315 Lake Rabun RdNear the historic lakeside town of Lakemont, the Angel Falls Trail explores two tumbling waterfalls, Panther Falls and Angel Falls, in a beautiful creek valley. Hiking less than two miles, round trip, the trail is a fantastic family-friendly hike for campers at the Lake Rabun Beach Campground, and worthy of a visit for anyone exploring the namesake lake of Rabun County.
Creek with sliding rock and wading pool. Short flat hike.
8 locals recommend
Wildcat Creek Sliding Rock
Creek with sliding rock and wading pool. Short flat hike.
Nearby Cities
Themed after a Bavarian mountain town, Helen provides a great day of entertainment. Tube down the river, play a round of mini golf, check out the ropes course or fill up at one of the many candy stores!
Helen Ga
Themed after a Bavarian mountain town, Helen provides a great day of entertainment. Tube down the river, play a round of mini golf, check out the ropes course or fill up at one of the many candy stores!
Vineyards, Breweries & Distillery's
Tiger Mountain Vineyards, a boutique North Georgia winery, cultivates all of its grapes and produces all of its handcrafted wines right here in the mountains of Rabun County. Make sure and check their website if planning a visit, in addition to tastings they sometimes serve lunch or have great music on Saturdays!
79 locals recommend
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
2592 Old 441 STiger Mountain Vineyards, a boutique North Georgia winery, cultivates all of its grapes and produces all of its handcrafted wines right here in the mountains of Rabun County. Make sure and check their website if planning a visit, in addition to tastings they sometimes serve lunch or have great music on Saturdays!
Fine Georgia Wines From Ancient Mountain Soil. They offer cheese plates or you can bring your own food. They also have fire pits and games in the lawn. Check their website as they sometimes have live music.
68 locals recommend
Stonewall Creek Vineyards
323 Standing Deer LnFine Georgia Wines From Ancient Mountain Soil. They offer cheese plates or you can bring your own food. They also have fire pits and games in the lawn. Check their website as they sometimes have live music.
12 Spies Vineyards is tucked between the North East Mountains to the west and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to the east. The sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are stunning. There are many gardens filled with gourds, pumpkins, flowers and vegetables scattered around the 9 acre property. Bring your camera and enjoy a glass of wine from the covered deck or take a relaxing walk.
http://www.12spiesvineyards.com/
70 locals recommend
12 Spies Vineyards
550 Black Branch Rd12 Spies Vineyards is tucked between the North East Mountains to the west and the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest to the east. The sunsets are spectacular and views from the vineyard are stunning. There are many gardens filled with gourds, pumpkins, flowers and vegetables scattered around the 9 acre property. Bring your camera and enjoy a glass of wine from the covered deck or take a relaxing walk.
http://www.12spiesvineyards.com/
Clayton, GA - also a good one to check for events or go play a game next door at Daddo's Shenanigans
46 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StClayton, GA - also a good one to check for events or go play a game next door at Daddo's Shenanigans
Moonrise Distillery
31 Webb RdClayton, Ga
Helen, GA; Has a cute little shop too, make sure and hop across the street and visit Nora Mill Granary and check out the river while there.
86 locals recommend
Habersham Winery
7025 S Main StHelen, GA; Has a cute little shop too, make sure and hop across the street and visit Nora Mill Granary and check out the river while there.
Creekstone Winery
295 Hardman Farm RdSautee Nacoochee