Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
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?
All visitors that purchase a pass in advance are required to display a printed copy of their Day Use pass, with QR code visible, on the dashboard of their vehicle for the duration of their stay. If unable to print, please write down the confirmation number on a provided fee envelope and place it on your vehicle's dashboard.
If purchasing onsite, please have the Recreation.gov app downloaded prior to arrival. Once purchased please write down confirmation number on provided envelope and post in vehicle dashboard.
This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed. This pass is valid until 11:59 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, please plan ahead.