Outdoor Activities in Eatonton, GA

Life in Eatonton, GA centers around the lake and outdoor activities. Kayak and canoe rentals are available directly at The Lodge, but you also may want to rent a boat or jet ski while visiting.

At The Lodge, we’re often asked what activities are available for kids. We highly recommend trying geocaching. Geocaching is a modern day treasure hunt. Best of all – it’s free! Simply download the app, look for markers, and explore. There is a paid version of the app where you have to solve clues to unlock new markers.

The Rock Hawk Effigy mound is an archaeological site that consists of thousands of quartzite in the shape of a large bird. It is believed that the site was constructed between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago by Woodland Indians. The Rock Hawk Park is now an outdoor classroom with hundreds of educational displays along it’s 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. There are also viewing towers, a beach, and other historic sites within the park.

One of the drawbacks to Lake Oconee is that most of it is residential and there are few public access points. While there is a gate fee at Oconee Springs Park, it does have outdoor activities including a beach, lakeside waterpark, and recreational areas.

Boating is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Eatonton. While you can rent kayaks and canoes at The Lodge on Lake Oconee, some guests prefer to rent jet skis, pontoon boats, ski boats, or wake boats.

While there are many golf courses in the area, most are private or semi-private. You will need to call the private golf courses in order to find out if they have public play at the time of your visit.