Lake Lanier

The Lake Lanier area is a very desirable place to live. If you’re considering buying a lake home or lot there may never be a better time than the present. Due to the economy, prices are at their lowest levels in years and great value can be found in the homes for sale.

Lake Sidney Lanier is well known for its recreational opportunities.  The Corps operates 46 park areas around the lake providing, picnicking, campgrounds, boat launching ramps, swimming areas, group picnic shelters and hiking trails.   Additional areas have been leased from the Corps and are operated as city and county parks as well as marinas.

With over 692 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands Lake Lanier is the perfect place to pursue your recreational adventure.  Whether it is fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, swimming or a variety of other recreation activities, Lake Lanier has it all.

Quick Facts

• Prices for lake homes range from $300,000 to over $20,000,000. Lake lots range from $150,000 to over $1,000,000.

• Construction on Lake Lanier began in 1953; 38,000 acres; 692 miles of shoreline; over 7000 homes with private boat docks; 10 marinas; 49 parks.

• At 1071 ft. above sea level, Lake Lanier is at full pool.

• The Lake is run by the Corp of Engineers and is visited by over 7,000,000 people annually.

• The “Lake Area” takes in four counties, Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin and Gwinnett.

• Most of the lake homes are in Hall and Forsyth Counties.

• The Gainesville area has a population of over 100,000.

• Living on Lake Lanier puts you within minutes of the Atlanta Metro area and all of its conveniences including shopping, Hartsfield International Airport, professional sports and fine restaurants.

General Information About Lake Lanier

Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.

Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950’s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management.

Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.  It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.

Great Fishing on Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier Marina Information

• Aqualand Marina P.O. Box 1200 Flowery Branch, GA 30542
  770-967-6811
• Bald Ridge Marina 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd. Cumming, GA 30041
  770-887-5309
• Gainesville Marina 2145 Dawsonville Hgwy. Gainesville, GA 30501
  770-536-2171
• Habersham Marina 2200 Habersham Rd. Cumming, GA 30041
  770-887-3107
• Lan-Mar Marina 9200 Lan-Mar Rd Gainesville, GA 305061
  770-887-5715
• Lanier Harbor Marina 2110 Pine Tree Dr. Buford, GA 30518
  770-945-2884
• Lazy Days Marina 6700 Holiday Rd. Buford, GA 30518
  770-945-1991
• Starboard Marina 633 Mitchell St. Flowery Branch, GA 30042
  770-887-5309
• Holiday on Lake Lanier 6900 Holiday Rd. Buford,GA 30041
  770-945-7201
• Sunrise Cove Marina 5725 Flat Creek Rd Gainesville, GA 30504
  770-536-8599