Bolding Mill Shelters (ga)

Bolding Mill Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier, with beautiful views of the lake and excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water and spectacular scenery, and draws approximately 11.8 million visitors each year. The park offers a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms. The Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail, a 3.5 mile loop with great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River, can be accessed from multiple locations and parks. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking; fishermen can expect a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Boat ramps, other USACE parks and Lake Lanier Islands are nearby. Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, set in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains.