Luxurious Prestigious homes in an upscale gated Mountain Lake Community with un-gated section also available. Sited on 540 acres that border along the southeatern shore of Carters Lake. The topography is hilly with several streams. Amenities include a charming, open-air clubhouse; a natural park along Harris Creek; rustic stepping-stone stream crossings; a childrens playground; easy access to beautiful Carters Lake....an unspoiled gem! Remember to buy your own Boat house located right her in the community...Exclusive to property owners. .  Underground utilities, including high-tech communication lines.

Projects underway include an old time country store and more boat storage houses. The old store is something you would have seen in yesteryear. The new old timey store will be full of charm and character. You can experience the mountain setting here in our community with all the modern conveniences.

Our homes have the look of Adirondack hunting lodges with their rugged natural appearance . Architectural details include expansive, covered porches, gabled roof and stone foundations. There will be 320 wooded homesites and range from 1 to 4 acres. Our homes include beautiful wooded sites, enormous closets, double vanities, jetted tubs, multiple fireplaces, studys and private porches, Massive great rooms that opens to dining room, gourmet kitchens, decks and porches. 4 car garage and bonus rooms or build to your taste. We are here to please. .

CARTERS LAKE...The beauty of the lake is breathe-taking. It is over 62 miles of unsurpassed beauty. Over 3,200 acres with hiking, camping, RV camping, beach, fishing, boating, skiing, mountain biking and hunting. Remember to take a drive by the Carters Lake Dam. It is the tallest earthen dam east of the Mississippi River. There is a special park to enjoy family picnics and gatherings. The kids will love the park like setting with swing sets and slides. Keep in mind safety while swimming at Carters Lake. It is more than 450 feet deep.

Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Its sparkling waters and rugged shoreline provide a beautiful surrounding for a variety of recreational opportunities. Carters Lake is highly protect and regarded very precious to the locals. The shoreline has no private docks or development along 62 miles of natural shoreline.

Shoreline Development at Carters Lake provided by the Corp of Engineers. http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/

—Carters Lake was completed by the US Army, Corps of Engineers, in 1975, and is operated by the Mobile District of the Corps. Because it is included under Title 36, Chapter III, Code of Federal Regulations, no permits will be issued for boat docks, removal of vegetation, or shoreline alteration of any kind. This regulation is the authority by which the Corps of Engineers controls developments of shoreline on its projects nationwide. It provides that private, exclusive use of lakeshore will not be permitted at new lakes or on lakes where private facilities or uses existed as of the date of the regulation (December 1974). The United States Government owns a minimum of 300 feet from the water’s edge at all locations on the lake and an average of 100 feet on the re-regulation pool. Trees marked with red paint indicate the property line. To Read more indepth goto http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/

The Visitor Center located at the Resource Manager’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am until 5:00 p.m. or may be reached by telephone, 706/334-2248. A Corps representative will be available to answer any questions regarding opportunities available at Carters Lake.

Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether you're in a powerboat, sailboat, or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers everyone an enjoyable boating experience.

Carters Lake has seven public boat ramps for easy access. Boat ramps are located at Damsite, Doll Mountain, Woodring Branch and Ridgeway. The reregulation pool also has a boat launch located near the powerhouse off old Hwy 411. Lake Map All boaters launching outside a developed campground are required to pay a $4 launching fee or purchase an annual day use pass. No fee is required to launch at the reregulation pool ramp.

Carters Lake Marina is available to serve all your boating needs throughout the year. Cabin rentals can also be made by calling Carters Lake Marina at 706-276-4891. You can also visit the Carters Lake Marina Website at: http://www.carterslake.com/

CAMPING http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/camp.htm

WOODRING BRANCH CAMPGROUND 706/276-6050
Season Dates: April 7 - October 29, 2006
Primitive Campground open year-round
Woodring Branch Campground has forty-two campsites, thirty-one have electrical and water hookups, the remaining eleven sites are tent only sites. Facilities at Woodring Branch include, a comfort station with hot showers and coin laundry, boat ramp with dock, playground, pay phone, dump station, amphitheater, and an attendant on duty.

DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 706/276-4413
Season Dates: April 7 - October 29, 2006
Doll Mountain Campground has 65 campsites, thirty-nine have electrical and water hookups, the remaining 26 sites are tent only sites. Facilities at Doll Mountain include: comfort stations with hot showers and coin laundry, boat ramp with dock, playground, pay phone, dump station, amphitheater, and an attendant on duty.

HARRIS BRANCH CAMPGROUND 706/276-4545
Season Dates: May 5 - October 1, 2006
Harris Branch Campground has 10 primitive sites. Individual campsites are available on a first come first serve basis only (no reservations). Facilities at Harris Branch include: comfort station with hot showers and coin laundry, playground, pay phone, and an attendant on duty.

BOAT-IN/HIKE-IN CAMPGROUND
Boat-in/Hike-in camping provides twelve primitive campsites with tables, tent pads, lantern holders and trash cans. Campsites are free and available year-round on a first-come-first-serve basis. There are primitive toilets but no drinking water. Boaters can tie up near their site and enjoy a waterfront site in a beautiful setting.

RIDGEWAY CAMPGROUND
Ridgeway Campground has 20 primitive sites with tables, tent pads, lantern holders and trash cans. Sites are not located near the lake but campers can utilize the boat ramp in the park to launch boats. Water is provided (hand pump) and waterless toilets are also located in the campground. The park is open year-round.

BIKING http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/bike.htm

Ridgeway
The Ridgeway mountain bike trail system is located in Ridgeway Park at Carters Lake. Riders pass through mountain vegetation along high ridges that overlook deep clear water, then descend to cross small creeks. The main trail is a loop approximately 6 miles long.

Amadahy Trail ("forest water" Cherokee)
The Amadahy Trail is located in the Woodring Branch Recreation Area. This 3.5 mile loop trail is excellent for beginners with flat to rolling terrain.

Park Information
Ridgeway campground has been closed. Other park facilities include a boat ramp, picnic tables and nature trail. Drinking water and primitive toilets are also located within the park.
Woodring Branch Recreation Area provides camping, picnicking and boat launching.

Directions To Trails
Ridgeway and Woodring Branch parks are both located off GA Hwy 282/76 west of Ellijay, GA. Directional signs point to both park locations from GA Hwy. Access maps at the link below

http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/bike.htm

FISHING http://carters.sam.usace.army.mil/fish.htm

Carters Project offers fishermen diverse opportunities in terms of locations to fish and fish species. In addition to Carters Lake, anglers can fish the reregulation pool or Coosawattee River.
Carters Lake is approximately 11 miles long with 3200 acres and 62 miles of shoreline. Shoreline fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain. Boaters can access the lake via six boat ramps. Deep clear water and a rocky shoreline characterize Carters Lake.
The reregulation pool or lower lake is located below Carters Lake and can be accessed from a boat ramp near the Carters Powerhouse off Old Hwy 411. Reregulation pool conditions (water depth and surface acres) fluctuate based on powerhouse discharge. Fishing on the lower lake is peaceful and few PWC's or pleasure boats operate on the shallow waters. Limited shoreline fishing opportunities also exist on the lower lake.
Swift water fishing in the Coosawattee River can be found below the reregulation dam. Two concrete fishing decks have been constructed along the river accessible from Old Hwy 411. Picnic tables, a hiking trail and bathrooms are also provided at the downstream fishing areas. A handicapped accessible ramp is provided on the south side fishing area.
An active fish stocking program by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources along with native fish found in the lake provide diversity for anglers. Fish species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, stripped, spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish.

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