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Lake Yonah in Toccoa, Georgia provides boat access to Panther Creek and the 325-acre lake. The boat ramp is located off Yonah Dam Road and is the only public access point on the southern end of the lake. This ramp is suitable for small to medium-sized boats.
Lake Yonah is a reservoir created by the Yonah Dam, which is owned and operated by Georgia Power. The lake has over 9 miles of shoreline and sits at an elevation of 744 feet. The steep canyon walls around the lake create a scenic backdrop for boating, fishing, and other water recreation. Nearby Tugalo Park offers primitive camping along the lakeshore.
While there is another boat ramp below the Tugalo Dam and campground on the northern end of the lake, the Yonah Dam boat ramp is the primary access point for paddlers, canoeists, and small boaters. This ramp provides the most convenient access to explore the lake and its tributaries. Paddlers should be aware of water levels and any potential hazards when navigating the lake and connecting waterways.