Jacks River Falls is a much-acclaimed fishing destination just north of Blue Ridge, Georgia in the Cohutta Wilderness Area.Great for the fishing enthusiast

Horseshoe Bend Park just outside of downtown McCaysville, Georgia sits on the banks of the beautiful Toccoa River. There you'll find picnickers, kids playing on the playgrounds, fly fishers and just those casting out a line of hope in this serene setting.

And if you're looking for a lake, Lake Blue Ridge in Blue Ridge, Georgia or Parkesville Lake in Western Polk County are two popular options.

For those renting Overhill Lodge, there is access to the Ocoee River back behind the third dam, basically giving you a semiprivate lake area. Bring your canoe or inflatable rafts.