With its southern location and miles of coastline as well as rivers and lakes, Georgia can be a prime stand up paddleboarding spot most any time of year. Here are just four beautiful and natural stand up paddleboard hot spots in Georgia for you to explore if you’re making your way through the Peach State!
Lake Acworth
About 30 minutes north of Atlanta, Lake Acworth does not allowed gas motorized watercraft — only electric powered — making it ideal for SUP lovers. With plenty of parking close to the water, the lake also offers a beachfront area with restrooms and picnic facilities.
St. Simons Island
One of Georgia’s barrier islands, St. Simons is surrounded by rivers, inlets, and the Atlantic Ocean. With predictable tide tables, it also makes a great place to stand up paddleboard in Georgia. Paddle out to the offshore sand bars and cruise the waves back inland, or coast through smooth marsh inlets between the island and mainland. Additionally, there is a variety of wildlife to observe. St. Simons is about halfway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL along the Atlantic Coast.
Morgan Falls Overlook Park
Located about 25 miles north of Atlanta, Morgan Falls Overlook Park is a 30 acre riverside park with picnic pavilions and restrooms. A Chattahoochee River reservoir, this site offers a serene and natural place for beginners and advanced paddlers alike. The smooth waters of the reservoir are a great place to learn to SUP if you’re new to the sport.
Lake Tugalo
Finally, straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border, Lake Tugalo offers beautiful scenery and serenity. Located in the Chattahoochee National Forest, there is little boat traffic on the lake, making it a good spot for peaceful paddling. Lake Tugalo is in North Georgia, about 135 miles from Atlanta.
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