What to do and see in Hiawassee, Georgia (GA): The Best Outdoor Activities

Escape to the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge with Boundary Waters Resort & Marina. Our North Georgia Resort features a deluxe fleet of boat rentals, scenic lakefront lodging rentals, and a 200 slip marina. Only steps from the water, our cabin and lodging rentals feature decks overlooking the lake and free dockage for your boat. On the water, we have 30 power boat rentals on Lake Chatuge, and a helpful staff to get you on the water. Boundary Waters Resort & Marina is also the #1 JC TriToon dealer in the country, with a large selection of new and used luxury performance TriToons for sale. Our showroom is right on the water so you can test drive each boat and truly appreciate the ride of a JC, The Original Tritoon. Only minutes from downtown Hiawassee, Georgia, our peaceful lakeside resort is the ideal vacation getaway in the North Georgia Mountains. Located two hours from Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Asheville - Our North Georgia Resort offers scenic, secluded accommodations for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a day of boating pleasure.

We are a locally-owned company based in Hiawassee, Georgia, “The Top of Georgia.” We offer Stand-Up Paddle Boarding tours and lessons on many area lakes (including Chatuge, Nottely, Burton, Seed, Rabun, Tallulah Falls and Tugalo), as well as custom hiking and whitewater rafting trips in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Our adventure activities are great for individuals, families, kids, couples, corporate groups, and active seniors. All tours and trips run 7 days a week, rain or shine, mid-April through mid-November. To reserve your chance to make some great memories contact Southern Water Trails today!

North Georgia's only floating Tiki Bar, fully equipped with a licensed Captain, bartender, draft beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, a grill for your use, Island music, a giant lily pad, and MORE!

Whether you crave paddle-power or horsepower, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the day exploring Lake Chatuge at your own pace by kayak, canoe, jetski or one of our top-of-the-line pontoons. Just show up with your friends, family, or business clients and The Ridges Marina will provide you with everything you need to have a fun, safe, and unforgettable experience on the water.