Old Federal Park

Mel returns to shore. Picture was taken in 2006 when Lake Lanier was unusually low. This would be underwater at full pond. Picture from our Foto Gallery http://windsurfatlanta.org/gallery/v/album41/

This article refers to Old Federal Day Use Park, not the campground. Because it is often the preferred launch on Lake Lanier for kiters, it has the nickname "Ben Franklin Park".

General Information

55 min. Not widely used by windsurfers as it sits well back in the bay. More popular with kiteboarders, especially when the lake is down, as it's one of the few places that has room away from trees. Just north of the LLSC.

Historical Note: Name derives from the Federal Road, the main thoroughfare, that crossed the Chattahootchee and traversed the Cherokee Nation on the way to Tennessee. At that time, the river was the western border of the US in Georgia. Discovery of gold in Dahlonega brought the eventual annexation of the Cherokee Nation by Andrew Jackson and the subsequent and tragic Trail of Tears.

Recommended Wind Directions

NW: yes | N: no | NE: no

W: yes | | E: no

SW: yes | S: no | SE: no

Local Tips

Sunrise Cove or Van Pugh probably will have better wind.

Map

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Windsurfing Sites on Lake Lanier

• About Lake Lanier
• Windsurfing on Lake Lanier
• Kiteboarding on Lake Lanier
• Keith's Bridge Park
• Lake Lanier Map
• Lake Lanier Long Distance Sail
• Lake Lanier Sailing Club Members only unless special event
• Little Ridge Park
• Mary Alice Park
• Mountain View Park
• Old Federal Park
• Sunrise Cove
• Tidwell Park
• Two Mile Creek Park
• Van Pugh
• Van Pugh South
• Vann's Tavern
• West Bank