Activity pass ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oconee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Lake Sinclair Recreational Area is in the heart of Georgia. This 15,330-acre lake (with 417 miles of shoreline), ideal for families, scout troop meetings, or church gatherings. Lake Sinclair Recreation Area is a great place for picnicking, hiking, boating, fishing, and swimming. Amenities include: a swim beach, boat ramp, and restrooms.
There is a day-use fee per vehicle of $5 per day or $25 for an annual pass. This pass is for day-use only amenities and does not include camping.
The $5 day pass can be purchased on-site using a credit card through the Recreation.gov mobile app. Once on-site, follow the posted Scan & Pay instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For more information about paying on-site, click here: How Do I Use a Scan & Pay QR Code to Purchase an Activity Pass?
33.20643, -83.39875 · 33°12'23.1"N 83°23'55.5"W
Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 62 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 93 | 91 | 86 | 78 | 68 | 60 |
| Low °F | 33 | 36 | 42 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Lake Sinclair Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lake Sinclair Recreation Area's operator.
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Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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