Attractions

Lake Sinclair also is among Georgia's most popular boating areas. Georgia Power provides two boat ramps for public access to water recreation. A favorite area for fishermen at all skill levels, Lake Sinclair is the site of national fishing tournaments as well as smaller local ones. Visitors find fall and winter fishing at Lake Sinclair a special treat. Georgia Power also provides an outstanding tailrace fishing area below the dam near Milledgeville.

The lake's newest recreation area is Rocky Creek Park, a day-use facility that includes picnic tables, grills, boat ramp and a small beach. There are no camping areas available at this facility.

Little River Park  - Lake Sinclair’s Tournament Fishing Headquarters

Campground & Marina,  RV Hookups, Restaurant & Piano Bar at Choby’s Landing (Dining with Boat Parking Available)

Wallace Dam

 Hwy. 16 East, Eatonton, Tours by Appointment 706-485-8770

Oconee Springs Park

Located on the Sinclair side of the dam where Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair meet.  Oconee Springs Park offers Camping (both tent and RV), fishing, boating, and beach fun and are available to the public.

Rocky Creek Park

Located on the southeast side of the lake in Baldwin County near Sinclair Dam, this park provides popular day-use access to Lake Sinclair. Facilities at the park include a pavilion with restrooms and vending machines, picnic tables, grills, fishing pier, swimming beach, playground, and a boat ramp. This park is open to the public each year from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Cheek Recreation Area

This access area is located directly across from Plant Branch on Highway 441. It is designed for bank fishermen with facilities including a large fishing pier, shoreline enhanced with fish attracting structures, and a parking lot.

Cosby's Landing

Cosby's Landing is another access area that is ideal for fishermen. Located in a quiet cove on the Island Creek branch of Lake Sinclair, this park has facilities including a boat ramp, fishing pier, and parking lot. Cosby's Landing is easily accessible from Carrs Station Road on the southeastern portion of the lake.

Sinclair and Wallace Tailraces

Below the Wallace and Sinclair Dams are popular fishing areas. The Sinclair tailrace area is immediately downstream of the Sinclair Dam and Powerhouse and has a fishing platform with handicap access and safety railing. This area is accessible from Sinclair Dam Road on the west side of the river. On the northern stretches of Lake Sinclair where the Oconee River flows from the Wallace Dam, is the Oconee Tailrace. This fishing pier and recreation area is easily accessible from Georgia Highway 16 in Putnam County.

Old Governor’s Mansion

Built as the Executive Mansion, it was home to the governors of Georgia from 1839 to 1868. It was occupied by General Sherman during his March to the Sea. The Mansion is one of the most perfect examples of Greek Revival architecture in Georgia and also received the prestigious Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation award.  Now it serves as a historic house museum.  For Tour Information call  478-445-4545.

Lockerly Arboretum

Founded in 1965, the Arboretum includes approximately 47 acres that feature shrubs, trees, herb beds, iris, daylily beds, rhododendron garden, vineyards, bulb and perennial beds. There is also a tropical and desert greenhouse. Guided tours are available, but individuals are welcome to visit and enjoy the facility at their own pace.  Lockerly Hall, a Greek Revival home, is the centerpiece of Lockerly Arboretum. The mansion is a significant example of the finest plantation architecture of the Milledgeville area, as well as the entire cotton belt of the Old South. Lockerly Hall is available for Touring.  Call for more information  at  478-452-2112.

Old Capitol

The Old Capitol is considered the first example of Gothic architecture in a public building in the United States. It served as the seat of government for the State of Georgia from 1807 to 1868, and in its legislative chambers the Secession Convention was held in 1861. The building underwent a $10 million renovation in 2000. Since 1879, Georgia Military College has occupied the historic site.

Georgia’s Old Capital Museum 

Georgia’s Old Capital Museum is located on the ground floor of the Old Capitol. This regional museum interprets, preserves, and communicates the historical and cultural heritage of the Milledgeville-Baldwin County area of Georgia. 478-453-1803

Andalusia

This picturesque farm is where American author Flannery O’Connor found the source of many of the settings, situations and fictional characters that are the signature of her stories. The 544-acre estate consists of the Main House (Andalusia), the Hill House (home to the farm workers) several barns, a water tower and additional structures. 478-454-4029

John Marlor Art Center

This is one of four historic buildings which make up the Allied Arts Center.  It houses the Allied Arts offices and the Elizabeth Marlor Bethune Art Gallery.  The Art Gallery features rotating exhibits of local and regional artists.  Visitors are given guided tours of current exhibitions.  The Allen’s Market Building, across from the John Marlor Art Center, is a 1911 building that has been adapted into a theatre, meeting and studio space. 478-452-3950

Central State Hospital Museum

The museum is located on the hospital grounds on Broad Street in the old train depot across from the auditorium. It highlights 150 years of existence of the hospital. 478-445-4317


Lake Sinclair Information from Georgia Power on Lake Sinclair