Quick Facts

  • 400 miles of shoreline on the magnificent Clarks Hill Lake
  • 18 golf courses within 45 minute drive
  • Within 30 minutes of the South's premier medical facilities
  • Home to Elijah Clark State Park & Museum
  • Home to Graves Mountain, the world's premier location for large, multiple twinned rutile crystals
  • Home to The Little Roy & Lizzy Show
  • Home to Jeff & Sheri Easter


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Come Play In Lincoln County

Lincoln County has something for everyone. Whether it's fishing, golfing, boating or dining, you are sure to find it. Known as Georgia's Freshwater Coast with more than 400 miles of pristine shoreline on Georgia's largest lake, Lincoln County offers the outdoor enthusiast a wealth of fishing, boating, camping and water sports. Hit the links for a world-class round of golf on one of 18 courses within a 45 minute drive, or spend the day shopping in unique boutiques, antique shops and more. Come find your fun side in Lincoln County!

  • Clarks Hill Lake

    Clarks Hill Lake, developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is one of the largest lakes east of the Mississippi River, and most of its 72,000 acres is in Lincoln County. Visitors flock to this lake for water sports, picnicking, fishing, camping, and so much more.

  • Elijah Clark State Park

    On the shores of Clarks Hill Lake, Elijah Clark State Park has more than 175 campsites and 20 cottages. Visitors to the park enjoy swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, and geocaching. Onsite are the home and final resting place of Revolutionary War hero Elijah Clarke. 2959 McCormick Highway, (800) 864-7275

  • Graves Mountain Lincolnton, Georgia

    Said to have some of the finest rutile crystals in the world, Graves Mountain is a scientific and geological wonder, offering mineral collecting opportunities for everyone. U.S. Highway 378, Lincolnton, (706) 359-7970

  • Lincoln County Historical Park

    Walk among the Lincoln County Historical Park's grist mill, saw mill, smokehouse, early town doctor's office, blacksmith's shop, and late 1700s log cabin to imagine life for our great-great-great grandparents. Come for Pioneer Day, the third Saturday in November. 147 Lumber Street, Lincolnton, (706) 359-7970

  • Bussey Point on Clarks Hill Lake

    This 2,500-acre recreation area on Clarks Hill Lake includes picnic areas, primitive campsites, wildlife observation towers, and nine miles of trails for hikers, trail bikers, and horseback riders.

Regional Attractions

Located in Georgia's Classic South travel region, Lincoln County offers a wealth of attractions throughout the region to delight visitors. Augusta, Georgia is only a 20-30 minute drive and offers shopping, dining and historic attractions galore. Communities along Clarks Hill Lake offering everything from disc golf to bike trails to nature parks to fox hunting. For more about the region, download Georgia's Classic South Regional Map & Guide.


Lodging

Download a list of Lincoln County lodging options.

Dining

Places to Eat   Phone Days Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat    
Papa's Pizza  (Sun 4-9) 135 N Peachtree St 706-359-3663 Mon-Sun 11-8:30 11-9:30 closed 11-8:30 11-9:30 11-9:30    
Habanero's Mexican Grill 134 Main St 706-359-4035 Mon-Sun 11-9 11-9 11-9 11-9 11-9 11-9    
Uncle Bart's Ice Cream & More 117 Main St 706-359-2224 Mon-Sat 11-8 11-8 11-8 11-8 11-8 11-5    
El Sombrero Mexican 116 N Washington St 706-359-7940 Tues-Sat   11-10 11-10 11-10 11-10 11-10    
Home Café 120 N Washington St 706-359-3815 Mon-Sun 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11    
The Chicken House 117 Anthony St 706-359-5330 Mon-Sat 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-3    
Milky Way Freeze Bar 731 N Washington St 706-359-1414 Tue-Sat   10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8 10-8    
Glory House Café 504 Metasville Rd 706-359-6800 Fri-Sun       11-7 11-7 11-3    
Williemacs 3000 Soap Creek Lodge Rd 706-359-6227 Thur-Sun       11-9 11-9 11-9    
Back Paddle Brewing 3472 Bethany Church Rd 706-359-8057 Wed-Sun     5-8 5-8 12-9 12-9    
Papas Old South Kitchen 2634 McCormick Hwy 706-359-7272 Tue-Sun   11-2 11-2 11-2; 5-8 11-2; 5-8 11-2; 5-8    
Ferguson's Snack Shack 2045 Lewis Family Rd 706-359-7350 Fri-Sun       3-8 10-8 10-6    
Hardee's 112 Elm St 706-359-6840 Mon-Sun 6-10p 6-10p 6-10p 6-10p 6-10p 6-10p    
* Phone and Hours of operation are subject to change; most stores have social media pages, be sure to follow, like and share!      

Golf

Download a list of 18 golf courses within 45 minutes of Lincoln County

Shopping

Lincolton's Main Street and N. Peachtree St have seen some amazing revitalization recently, great shopping experience with boutiques, florists and gift shops, and so much more!  Find all you need locally, including building supplies, auto parts, eye glasses, farm supplies and repair shops!

 

Retail, Gifts and Supplies       Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
Dust & Grace 154 N Peachtree St 706-359-3878 Mon-Sat 12-5 12-5 12-5 10-5 10-6 10-4
Spratlins Hardware 141 N Peachtree St 706-359-3217 Mon-Sat 7-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-12
Goldman & Wengrows 142 N Peachtree St 706-359-3612 Mon-Sat 8-6 8-6 8-1 8-6 8-6 8-2
The Uptown Peach Company 136 N Peachtree St 706-359-2019 Tues-Sat    12-5 12-5 12-5 12-7 10-2
New Life Retail 110 N Peachtree St 706-359-8918 Mon-Sat 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6
The Bell Ringer Consignment 345 Ward Avenue 706-359-5766 Thur-Sat       10-5 10-5 10-2
R&W Auto Parts &Service 123 Ward Avenue 706-359-3138 Mon-Sat 8-5:30 8-5:30 8-5:30 8-5:30 8-5:30 8-3
BetBee's Boutique 113 N Peachtree St 706-990-9223 Tues-Sat    10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-3
Jericho Florist &Gifts 101 N Peachtree St 706-359-4057 Tues-Sat    9:30-3 9:30-3 9-5 9-5 9:30-1
Lo & Gussies 126 Main St 706-359-1367 Tues-Sat    10-5 10-5 10-5 10-5 10-2
B&Js Appliance and Signs 122 Main St 706-359-5308 Mon-Sat 9-5 9-5 9-2 9-5 9-5 9-2
Main St Jewelry & Pawn 118 Main St 706-359-4867 Mon-Sat 10-5 10-5 10-2 10-5 10-5 10-2
Lincolnton Optical 116 Main St 706-359-2020 Mon-Sat 10-6 10-6 10-2 10-6 10-6 10-2
City Pharmacy 114 Main St 706-359-3618 Mon-Sat 9-5:30 9-5:30 9-5:30 9-5:30 9-5:30 9-1
112 Main St Furniture & Home Décor 112 Main St 706-318-0168 Tues-Sat    10-3 10-3 10-5 10-5 10-2
Cotton & Chic Farmhouse Boutique 106 Main St 706-231-8164 Wed-Sat     12-5 10-5 10-6 10-2
The Outer Ring Market 104 Main St 706-359-9866 Mon-Sat TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Soap Creek Market 105 N Washington St 706-664-2641 Mon-Sat 11-5 11-5 11-5 11-5 11-5 11-4
Crawford & Breazeale Pharmacy 125 N Washington St 706-359-3343 Mon-Sat 8:30-6 8:30-6 8:30-6 8:30-6 8:30-6 9-1

Parks and Recreation

The Lincoln County Parks & Recreation Department manages a variety of programs and facilities to ensure residents have plentiful recreation opportunities. Curry Colvin Recreation Complex offers facilities for seasonal activities such as basketball, cheerleading, football, swimming, soccer, baseball and tennis.

Proximity to Clarks Hill Lake means Lincoln County residents also have access to several campgrounds, day use areas and boat ramps built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and now managed by the Lincoln County government. Click here to make campground reservations online.

Campgrounds/Day Use Areas/Boat Ramps

Broad River Campground
8181 Elberton Highway
Tignall, GA 30668
(706) 359-2053
All campsites with water and electric; double and triple sites available.

Cherokee Day Use Area and Boat Ramp
Located just across the Little River Bridge, U.S. Highway 47 in Lincoln County.
Amenities: Launching ramp, comfort station, drinking water, picnic area, 2 large picnic shelters, playground, facilities for handicapped, courtesy dock, swim beach, security lighting. To reserve a picnic shelter call (706) 359-5525 or 5523. $4 per vehicle for boat launching, $4 per vehicle for day use.

Clay Hill Campground
5701 Clay Hill Road
Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-7495
7 primitive campsites, 10 campsites with water and electric

Crooked Bridge Ramp
Located on Highway 220, between Highway 47 and U.S. 378.
This ramp launches into Soap Creek with easy access to Savannah River. Ramp also has courtesy dock.

Eddie Fletcher Park Day Use Area and Boat Ramp
Located on U.S. Highway 378 at Soap Creek. Ramp is open year round; day area is seasonal.

Hesters Ferry Campground
1864 Graball Road
Tignall, GA 30668
(706) 359-2746
16 campsites with water and electric; 10 primitive campsites also available

Parkway Ramp
Located across from Elijah Clark State Park on U.S. Highway 378