Lake Blackshear

If the kid in you craves a playground as big as the all outdoors, then let Crisp County satisfy your sense of adventure. Land a trophy-caliber largemouth bass. Serve an ace to win the tennis championship. Chip your way to a tournament-winning birdie. Your dreams can come true in Crisp County where all of these opportunities, and many more, are available to you.

When it is time to relax, Cordele-Crisp has something for you. Enjoy boating and recreation at Lake Blackshear, golfing at our championship golf courses, or just browsing through our local specialty shops.

Lake Blackshear is the largest recreation facility in Crisp County.

It's 8,700 Acres and 62 miles of shoreline are a of paradise for fishing, water skiing, and recreational pleasure. Lake Blackshear offers many types of rewarding activities.

Each year the lake is the site of national bass fishing tournaments that bring participants from all over the nation. The tournaments are eagerly anticipated events that draw impressive crowds to the shores of Lake Blackshear.

Located adjacent to Lake Blackshear is Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. The park which encompasses 1,322 acres also has recreation and leisure activities available. For leisure there are two park museums that include exhibits of American war artifacts. Displays of some of the most famous war machines that ever fought can be seen at these museums. The park also offers tent and RV sites, 10 rental cottages and group shelters for picnics, reunions or other special gatherings. For more information and reservations call, 1-800-459-1230.

Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club

The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Clubofficially opened in December 1997 and has been the choice for meeting and banquet guests ever since, with its beautiful setting and quality of service. Just ten miles west from Exit 101 off I- 75, this facility is located on the shore of Lake Blackshear inside Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. The Resort also features 80 rooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room, restaurant and lounge. A full service Marina will be completed in the spring of 2006. We welcome you to our website and hope you will wander through our floor plan that gives you an inside look at the facility and check out our menus and amenities. Before you go, Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club

The Resort

The Retreat (Click photo for a larger view)

MAJOR FACILITIES

• 1,322 Acres
• 82 Tent & RV Sites
• Swimming Pool & Beach
• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Winterized Group Shelter
• 10 Rental Cottages
• Boat and jet ski rentals
• Hotel with 80 rooms and 2 bedroom villas
• Restaurant and Lounge
• Exercise room
• Gift Shop
• Indoor and Outdoor pools
• Full service Marina (spring 2006)