Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee is a reservoir in central Georgia, United States, on the Oconee River near Greensboro and Eatonton.
A lake, 9 mi northeast of Crooked Creek
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 91–92°, and about 78 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Greensboro is the nearest base
Greensboro is 15 miles north, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 78 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Crooked Creek. Green months are the mild ones.
Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee is a reservoir in central Georgia, United States, on the Oconee River near Greensboro and Eatonton. It was created in 1979 when Georgia Power completed the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River.
Lake Oconee runs through Georgia's Morgan, Greene, and Putnam counties and is separated from its sister lake, Sinclair, by Wallace Dam.
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- Lake
- Wikipedia readers
- 23K a year
Where to stay near Lake Oconee
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Milledgeville (20) and Greensboro (6).
Milledgeville
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
16,835 people
19 mi south of Lake Oconee
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Oconee | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville | 19 mi south | 30 min | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Greensboro | 15 mi north | 20 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,519 | $194K | C+ |
| Madison | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 5,179 | $347K | — |
| Crooked Creek 21% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 798 | $238K | — |
| Eatonton | 14 mi west | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 6,749 | $167K | C+ |
| Sparta | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,322 | $56K | — |
| Hardwick | 22 mi south | 35 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 3,402 | $92K | — |
| Buckhead | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 205 | $228K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Lake Oconee
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw65 mi MountainStone Mountain
43 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
59 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
117 mi MuseumAndalusia
214 mi Ancient siteRock Eagle Effigy Mound
70 mi Stadium & arenaGas South Arena
44 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year
58 mi MuseumMuseum of AviationPhoto credits
Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gas South Arena: fr:File:ArenaatGwinnettCenterSat.png : fr:User:Betp (26 janvier 2008 à 20:19), Public domain · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain
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Visiting Lake Oconee
What town is Lake Oconee near?
Crooked Creek, GA, about 9 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Lake Oconee?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is Lake Oconee from Atlanta?
About 78 miles west of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lake Oconee?
Middle Georgia Regional (MCN), about 54 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 76 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Oconee?
Milledgeville (19 mi, 20 places to stay), Greensboro (15 mi, 6 places to stay) and Madison (24 mi, 19 places to stay).
Tips from people in Crooked Creek
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Crooked Creek’s Town Square.
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