LAKE LANIER’S FIRST WATER TAXI Boat Ferry Service to the Top 8 restaurants & 4 Island Hotspots     Welcome to Lake Lanier Water Taxi, the easiest & least expensive way to get around on Lake Lanier! For complete details on our Boat Ferry Service, our Captains, the Water Taxis, how to purchase Boarding Passes, our Route/Stops, and Safety Information, Read more...

Watersport Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Our business began with a desire to show others how beneficial it can be to spend time on the water. We have been outfitting for over 10 years now. It’s been our pleasure to instruct hundreds of people in Stand up Paddle Boarding and kayaking. Our team at Energy Watersports has the knowledge, equipment, and location to Read more...

US Army Corps of Engineers recreational area is an incredibly popular spot for family gatherings West Bank Park is located within sight of Buford Dam on the west bank of Lake Lanier. The U.S. Army Corps operates 46 park areas around Lake Lanier that are perfect for picnicking, camping, launching boats, swimming, group picnics, and events, and hiking or walking and Read more...

Great amenities including a great beach. This park offers great amenities including with a beautiful beach. Lanier Park – Amenities: Restrooms, boat launch ramp, picnic tables, grills, 1/2 mile walking trail, and swimming area. Note: No pets allowed. Lanier Park is a Corps of Engineers park.     Read more...

Midnight cruisers and folks who like to fish at night There are approximately 100 boat ramps on Lake Lanier.  One of the most useful is East Bank Park on the south side of the lake. Some of the lake’s day-use parks might only have a single ramp and parking for a few trucks and trailers.     Read more...

Beach, Picnic, Fishing, Boating and more   Laurel Ridge Trail goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook.  Along the 3.8-mile trail, you can glimpse beautiful views of the lake, woodland and river scenery, as well as rare wildflowers and a variety of wildlife.  The trail winds through several park areas, along with the lake’s Read more...