Vacation rental home convenient to Toccoa, GA and to whitewater rafting, trout fishing, and hiking.

2-421 C - This 1000 Sq.Ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin is a prime location for the outdoor enthusiast.

For the hiker/naturalist: Start at the front door of the cabin and hike the well maintained "Forest Road" for about 1-1/4 mile along the Tugaloo River through the Brasstown Creek Heritage Preserve (home to a wide variety of Flora & Fauna including several rare species) to the Brasstown Creek ford. The trail continues on the other side of the creek.

For the fisherman: Brasstown Creek is seasonally stocked with Trout by the SCDNR. Walker Creek Ramp is just across the Tugaloo River from the cabin (But a 6-1/2 mi drive) and, according to the GA DNR, this area "Offers offers good seasonal fishing opportunities for walleye, hybrid bass, and striped bass from March through May". Also the Stephens County Park area "Provides good bass fishing along the rip-rap in April. Crappie are frequently caught around the highway bridge pilings and around the culvert on the upstream side of the bridge during the spring."

For the cyclist: A nearly level road (Cooper Road to Barton Mill Road) follows the Tugaloo River from the cabin about 3-1/2 miles to Prather Bridge Road (The last 3/4 mile is gravel). From Prather Bridge Road you can turn right, cross the river and turn right again for an additional 5-1/4 miles along the river on the Georgia side to Yonah Dam. OR from Prather Bridge Road, turn left then right for an additional 4-1/2 miles along River Road to the US 123 bridge OR continue along Cleveland Pike for a 6-3/4 mile ride through rolling hills to US 123 near the Chauga River.

For the history buff: Near the intersection of River Road & US 123 is the site of "Tugaloo Town". Now covered by Lake Hartwell this site was first settled around 500 A.D. and occupied by the Cherokee from about 1450 until 1776. The remains of the old Tugaloo Indian Mound can be seen just north of the railroad bridge.
At the Prather Bridge Road crossing are the remains of "Prather's Covered Bridge" which was burned by vandals.
Travelers Rest State Historic Site or Jarrett Manor is on the Georgia side about 12 miles from the cabin. On US 123 south is Madison Community once the home of revolutionary war hero, Benjamin Cleveland.
See Also "Lake Hartwell Shoreline Tour"

Water Sports: This cabin is convenient (20 mi) to Whitewater Rafting outfitters in Long Creek, SC

Just south of the US 123 bridge is one of only 4 slalom water-ski courses on the lake,
Locals sometime "Tube" the 1-3/4 mile of river from Yonah Dam to Walker Creek Ramp.
No Dock. Stairs lead to the River Bank. Water level varies with the lake and flow of the river.

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Hartwell forms the northern portion of the border between GA & SC and is one of the largest lakes in the US. Six towns border Lake Hartwell: Toccoa, Lavonia, & Hartwell in GA and Anderson, Seneca, & Westminster in SC. At full pool, Lake Hartwell has over 956 miles of shoreline and 56,000 acres of water providing a myriad of recreational opportunities for your get-a-way. Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals manages over 75 Lake Hartwell vacation rental homes ranging from simple fishing cabins to large luxury homes. PRICES: Accommodations Taxes of 7% -11% and a Non-Refundable Reservation fee of $55 - $175 will be added to all prices. Prices are generally shown for full weeks only but weekends may be available for any house, call or e-mail for price.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified all the homes we represent have the following features: Lake Front, Private Dock, Washer/Dryer, Central Heat & Air, TV, Grill, Microwave, Phone. Smoking is not permitted inside any of the houses and pets are not permitted on the premises except in certain houses and then only if specifically approved by Mountain Lakes. All homes are privately owned and used frequently by the owner and are fully furnished and well equipped. Homes are rented primarily for summer family vacations but are available all year.
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