Lake Burton-GA Power

At 2,775 acres, Lake Burton this is the largest of the five Georgia Power North Georgia Lakes. Facilities are suitable for boating, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing. Timpson Cove Beach with its white sand beach, is just one of the areas where you can enjoy swimming and picnicking on Lake Burton. Jones Bridge Park Due to its elevated location above the lake, this park serves as a scenic overlook for travelers along U.S. Highway 76. There is ample parking and two picnic shelters with tables. Jones Bridge Park is located on the northern edge of Lake Burton off U.S. Highway 76. Timpson Cove This park provides a great atmosphere on a nice day at Lake Burton. There is a beach and swimming area, with picnic tables, rest rooms, and parking. Access to the park is convenient from U.S. Highway 76, off Charlie Mountain Road. There is also an overlook with parking nearby, which is about ¼ mile south of the park on Charlie Mountain Road. From this vantage point there are scenic v