About Lake Burton

Lake Burton is located in Rabun County, Georgia less than a 2 hour drive from Atlanta. It is conveniently located near many major metropolitan areas and is within a 2-3 hour drive from Greenville, Asheville, and Charlotte, NC; Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN. Lake Burton rests at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by lush forests and mountain wildlife. Outdoor activities abound from watersports, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, river rafting, flyfishing and golfing. Downtown Clayton, GA offers a variety of eateries including locally sourced farm-to-table restaurants, clothing boutiques, art galleries, home furnishing and antique stores.

Rabun County consists of approximately 60% National Forest Land and State Parks with an additional 20% of land owned by Georgia Power Company making only about 20% of the land in Rabun County buildable. The highest point in Rabun County and the second highest in Georgia is Rabun Bald at 4,696 feet with surrounding mountains ranging in height from 2,500 to 4,500 feet. In late May and June, laurel blooms along the creek banks, in coves, on cliffs and on hilltops, and rhododendron blooms in July. In October, the mountains take on a profusion of color as the leaves begin to change for autumn. Lake Burton has so much to offer visitors and residents alike.