Lake Zwerner and Yahoola Creek Reservoir
Lake Zwerner and Yahoola Creek Reservoir
Amenities
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Just north of the Hwy 60 bridge, one can find the Lake Zwerner boat ramp and dock, along with picnic facilities and fishing access.
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Located just northeast of downtown along Morrison Moore Parkway East, Yahoola Creek Reservoir provides most of the City of Dahlonega’s water supply along with multiple recreational opportunities.
A parking area along the bypass provides easy access to the Lake Zwerner Dam and a circumnavigational hiking trail that creates a loop around the reservoir, approximately 3.2 miles in length.
*Yahoola Creek Reservoir is a drinking water reservoir, therefore, the following activities are prohibited:
• Wading, Swimming or Bathing
• Littering or Dumping
• Watercraft with gasoline powered motors
• Discharge of any pollutant
• Fishing, except in areas and hours specified by the City