Winter Paddle on Stone Mountain Lake

Let's celebrate the eve of New Year's Eve with a paddle around Stone Mountain Lake.  We'll put in at the boat ramp and then paddle clockwise around the perimeter of the lake.  Highlights will include passing under the quaint, 127-year-old wooden bridge, listed in the "World Guide to Covered Bridges," and floating past the 150-year-old grist mill.  We'll pause for a snack or light lunch - in our boats - as we are treated to a live concert from the 732-bell Carillon. The Carillon was donated to the Park after being exhibited at the 1964 World's Fair in New York City. After lunch, we'll continue exploring along the banks of the lake and return to our starting point to take out.

This paddle is suitable for beginners; however, we will be on flat water, so consistent paddling will be required.  

This map illustrates the approximate route we plan to paddle:

Enter Stone Mountain Park at the Main Entrance from Exit 8 off of US 78 E.  

Once you have gone through the main entrance, take the immediate left onto Stonewall Jackson Drive.  

Follow this around by the campground and across the dam. You will be on this road for a couple of miles.

Once you cross the dam, take the first immediate right into the Boat Ramp Car Park. If you come to the Marriott entrance, you have gone too far.

Coordinates:  33.7960,-84.1278

A daily parking pass to Stone Mountain Park is $20, or you can purchase an annual pass for $40. 

Heartfelt thanks to Thomas and Heidi Wolff for the itinerary, map, and directions.