Jackson Lake
Current Water Level: 528.54 Ft
Jackson Lake Real Estate Specialist
Jackson Lake Real Estate Agent Info
“Jackson Lake is more than my business, it is also my home. My family has enjoyed the lake for generations. My wife and I were both skiing in the same cove in the 60’s, when we weren’t swimming, searching for arrowheads or fishing. We are now fortunate to be able to share this lifestyle with others.”
Wally Cawthon has spent his entire life on and around Jackson Lake and was instrumental in creating the Jackson Lake Homeowners Association where he served as its first President in 1992 and again in 2024. He bought his first lake home in 1990. Wally’s experience of buying and selling homes on JL for over 2 decades, his specific knowledge of all areas, coves and rivers around the lake and his keen interest in the economic outlook of the area gives clients a rare and valuable perspective.
“Every piece of lake real estate is unique. Over the past 50 years I have been in every cove of Jackson Lake many times. My goal is to help find you the property that matches exactly what YOU want in a lake home.”
Amazing Values on Jackson Lake!
Jackson Lake is virtually unknown to most in Atlanta and other cities. The main reason is it has never been marketed on a large scale. Individual cottages from the $100’s to large estates over $1mm line much of the 135 miles of shoreline. Currently prices are substantially less than other major lakes in Ga…. but people are beginning to find Jackson Lake. Now is a wonderful time to buy a home on Jackson Lake.
“ We have friends who have come here to retire, but many of our neighbors work in metro & north Atlanta. They often leave after work Thursday arriving at the lake for a sunset cruise, then work from their lake home Fri & Mon, enjoying 4 days on lake EVERY WEEK and life has never been better!”
About Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake is easily accessible and manageable in size. It occupies approximately 4,750 acres of space and touches Newton, Butts, and Jasper counties. Anglers of all skill levels flock to Jackson Lake for full-on fishing marathons and day trips alike, as the waters are inviting year-round. The shoreline stretches 135 miles, weaving itself into hidden coves and quiet inlets. Needless to say, anglers in the know plot out their favorite corner of the lake and settle in for some supreme fishing. Largemouth, striped, hybrid, and spotted bass are the lake's prized sport fish, and it also hosts impressive numbers of bluegill, crappie, sunfish, and catfish. Whether you fish from the shore or a boat, you're sure to get a bite!
Three public park areas, six marinas, and several campsites surround the lake, ensuring you always have access to the water. The main area of Jackson Lake is also open to boats, water skiing, and other water recreation toys. Lake homes for sale/rent situated along the shoreline have the added advantage of unparalleled scenic views bathed in pink sunsets and bordered by shimmering water. Splash the day away in the cool lake waters or watch it drift by from a shady spot on the beach; either way, you have the best vantage point in town!
You can step away from the lake for a good game of golf. Several quality golf courses are situated near Jackson Lake. A few such courses include Turtle Cove, Canongate , and Eagle's Brooke. Another noteworthy course is Hickory Hill. This semiprivate 27-hole establishment is actually divided into three 9-hole courses, which gives golfers the opportunity to design the game of their choice. If you're interested in living on a Jackson Lake golf course, check out GolfHomes.com for property listings and details.
Intimate, engaging, relaxing, and inviting, Jackson Lake provides the perfect setting for a truly enjoyable living situation. Experience all that Jackson Lake has to offer for yourself and understand why this little lake has won over so many hearts!
Reservoir (c.10 mi/16 km long, 1 mi/1.6 km wide), on Butts-Jasper co. border, central Ga., on Ocmulgee R., 7 mi/11.3 km E of Jackson; 33°19'N 83°50'W. Receives (N) Alcovy, Yellow, and South rivers, which form Ocmulgee R. here. Formed by Lloyd Shoals Dam (c.100 ft/30 m high, 500 ft/152 m long), built (1910) for power generation. Popular recreation area. Also called Lloyd Shoals Reservoir.
Jackson Lake Quick Facts
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New - Riverside Public Area Picnic tables and restrooms and a fishing pier, and a new boat launch ramp behind the dam
Ocmulgee River Public Access (on the Ocmulgee River below the dam) in Jasper Co.