38 | Attractions & Recreation
Byron Herbert Reece trailhead Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT
GA 180, Suches
(706) 745-6928 | www.fs.usda.gov
Seeking solitude? Head south from Blairsville on GA 180 to the
small town of Suches and 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott. Built by
the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this quiet gem is
open year-round. Sit on the sandy beach, fish the freshwater
lake, boat, camp, picnic, hike and swim.
NOTTELY DAM & LAKE
GA 325, Blairsville | www.lakenottely.org/lake.html
Lake Nottely is a gorgeous 4,180-acre lake with more than half
its 106-mile shoreline undeveloped and protected by the U.S.
Forest Service. The TVA-controlled lake tends to be quieter
than other lakes in the mountains (a secret spot for paddleboards
and kayaks is where the Nottely River runs into the lake
near Meeks Park). It’s also well known for fishing — striped
bass, largemouth bass and crappie are regularly stocked to
provide more opportunities.
To make the most of your time on our many lakes and rivers,
contact these Chamber members for available services:
AQUA TIKI
3399 US Highway 76, Hiawassee
(706) 400-2069 | aquatiki.net
FLY FISH BLUE RIDGE
81 Little Creek Xing, Cherry Log
(706) 455-5640 | www.flyfishblueridge.com
HUGHES OUTDOORS
1737 Murphy Highway, Blairsville
(706) 745-1340 | www.hughes-outdoors.com
BUTTERNUT CREEK GOLF COURSE
129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville
(706) 439-6076 | www.butternutcreekgolf.com
Union County’s own Butternut Creek Golf Course is incredibly
located right in downtown Blairsville below beautiful Ivy Log
Mountain. The course features a very playable combination of
rolling valley holes and challenging mountain slopes with
mountain views from all 18 holes. Butternut Creek plays to
6,500-plus yards with plenty of mounds, undulating greens and
elevation changes. The course is operated by the Union County
Recreation Department.
OLD UNION GOLF COURSE
78 Scores Point, Blairsville
(706) 745-4653 | www.olduniongolf.com
Also nearby is 18-hole Old Union Golf Course, which offers a
large practice area and a design inspired by classic links courses.
It’s home to the Kilted Golf Classic each May.
Dive in for Fun on the Water
Blairsville-Union County is a water-lovers heaven, whether you
love to fish, boat, swim or float.
LAKE TRAHLYTA
405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville
(706) 745-2628 | www.gastateparks.org/Vogel
Located inside Vogel State Park, this 20-acre lake is named for a
Cherokee maiden. You can bring your own non-motorized boat
or rent a kayak or paddleboat for a few hours of fun. Swimming,
camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, wildlife viewing, miniature
golf, a playground and rental cabins are also available.
/www.fs.usda.gov
/lake.html
/aquatiki.net
/www.flyfishblueridge.com
/www.hughes-outdoors.com
/www.butternutcreekgolf.com
/www.olduniongolf.com
/Vogel