About Hickory Log Creek Reservoir

This reservoir has been open for 2 years now, since Memorial Day 2013. We visited for the first time on Memorial Day Weekend 2015. We liked it so much we returned again later during the weekend, and have since purchased a season parking pass, because we'll be spending a lot of time there this summer. Watercraft are limited to kayaks, canoes, row and paddle boats, paddle-boards and other watercraft with electric trolling motors only. No motorboats or sailboats are allowed. No swimming is allowed. The reservoir is patrolled by Canton's Finest, and they are very friendly. This is a great place to paddle, especially for kids or beginners, as there is no motorboat or jet-ski traffic, and there's good fishing also. We have caught Crappie and Large-Mouthed Bass here. Parking is $5 per day, on the honour system. There is an unmanned pay station. Season passes are available at Canton City Hall, and are very reasonable - pro-rated during the calendar year. From May-June to December it's $37.50. This is our new favourite spot to fish and paddle, it's much quieter than nearby Lake Allatoona. Even when there are lots of people there, there is lots of room for everyone. The reservoir occupies 411 acres, with lots of coves and inlets. Parking area holds about 40 vehicles with boat trailers, there is a porta-potty which is well maintained, but that is the only 'facility' on the property. There is only one parking lot and access ramp. There is a small area near the water where we have seen people picnicking, but there are no tables or picnic facilities. It's easy to miss this awesome place, but we're glad we found it.