Aqualand Marina, 770-967-6866, 6300 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA      

Aqualand is the world's largest inland marina, and the largest marina in the United States. Situated in a lush, natural setting on Lake Sidney Lanier, this serene haven seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but it's only 45 minutes from Atlanta. Boaters are pleasantly surprised that the marina is so peaceful and quiet... and offers every amenity. It has over 2250 slips from 26 to 90 ft. Auqualand also offers a public launch ramp, a self-service yard, a store, and sales dock. Lanier Aqua Rentals and Dockside Grill are also located at Aqualand Marina.Opening Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Wet: 1725 docks. Dry: 460 docks.

Aquamarina Lazy Days, 770-945-1991, 6700 Holiday Road, Buford, GA

Lazy Days Marina is a full service marina conveniently located on the south end of Lake Lanier. It is easily accessible from I-985 and GA 400, and is just a short drive north of Atlanta. Open seven days a week, Lazy Days Marina offers dry stack storage for boats up to 36 feet, open and covered wet slips for boats up to 100 feet plus, and trailer storage. Their gas dock is centrally located and their service department is well-equipped to handle anything from minor repairs to full maintenance.Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Wet: 75 to 150 foot. Dry: 125 to 150 feet.

Bald Ridge Marina, 770-887-5309, 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming, GA

Bald Ridge Marina has been serving Lake Lanier since 1958 when the marina first opened with 32 boat slips. Since then, Bald Ridge Marina has expanded and the marina is as beautiful as ever. Bald Ridge Marina is the southern-most marina on the Lake Lanier. It is a full service marina that provides in-water boat storage, a complete service department, parts department, hull repair, and a fuel dock that has unleaded and diesel fuel. Bald Ridge Marina is also the home of The Sandwich Market, and a Marine Max Sea Ray/Meridian Dealership located inside the marina that specializes in Sea Rays and Meridians. The Marine Max? service department is located in Bald Ridge Marina. They are able to handle all service needs for Bald Ridge Marina as well as Sea Ray and Meridian owners.

Gainesville Marina, 770-536-2171, 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville, GA

Gainesville Marina has served Lake Lanier boaters for over forty years. They sell new and used boats, brokerage sales, provide storage in both wet and dry facilities, and supply parts, complete service and gas to the entire north end of Lake Lanier. Offering a menu of sandwiches, burgers, and seafood, Skogies restaurant is located on top of the hill at the marina. Opening Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Uncovered and Covered: up to 80 foot. Dry: up to 25 feet.

 Habersham Marina, 770-887-3107, 2200 Habersham Rd., Cumming, GA

Serving boaters on Lake Lanier since 1972, Habersham Marina has 625 dry-stacks for boat storage in Forsyth County, Cumming GA. They???re conveniently located just three miles off Georgia 400 and offer your one-stop shop for Lake Lanier Boating.Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to SundayDock Slips: Uncovered: up to 27 foot.

Hideaway Bay Marina, 770-967-5500, 6334 Mitchell Street, Flowery Branch, GA

Hideaway Bay Marina, formerly Starboard Cove Marina, offers a variety of services including wet and dry boat storage, trailer storage, fuel dock, ship store, pump-out facility, pet friendly environment, courtesy dock, transient slip rentals, 24 hour security, bath house with shower and laundry facilities, Harbor Marine & Associates for service, and Fish Tales Lakeside Grill for the best dining on Lake Lanier.  Marina Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Wet: 470 docks. Dry: 150 .  Fuel dock open 7 days.

Holiday Marina, 770-945-7201, 6900 Holiday Road, Buford, GA

Holiday Marina is located just 30 minutes north of Atlanta in Buford, right outside Lake Lanier Islands. It offers 1,300 slips from 22'-90', a private boat launch ramp, a marina store, and three full facility bath houses. It is open year-round 7 days a week. Aqua Sports is located here, as well as Lanier Sailing Academy, Freedom Boat Club, Joa Sales, and Dockside Grill.Opening Hours: 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Uncovered: 22 to 100 foot.

Port Royale Marina, 770-887-5715, 9200 Lan Mar Road, Gainesville, GA

Port Royale Marina offers new and used boat sales, boat storage and boat maintenance. They have over 1,000 slips, new dry stack and boat shed storage and easy access from GA 400 & I-985. They sell a large inventory of major brands such as Yamaha, Bayliner, Maxum, SunTracker and Tracker.

Sunrise Cove Marina, 770-536-8599, 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville, GA

Sunrise Cove Marina rests on 62 sprawling acres of beautiful timberland, and accommodates a wide variety of vessels with its assortment of 749 opened, covered and PWC slips. Sunrise Cove marina is located just a short distance away from Oakwood, Georgia.Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday (Closed Tuesday)Dock Slips: Uncovered: 20 to 70 foot. Covered: 24 to 50 foot.

Waterfront Lanier Harbor, 770-945-2884, 2066 Pine Tree Dr., Buford, GA

Located off Buford Dam Road, Lanier Harbor is the southernmost marina on Lake Lanier. It offers:* 24 Hour marine store with food, drinks, and marine accessories * TowBoat U.S. Service 24 hours, 365 days a year * New and Used Boat Sales & Brokerage * On-Site repair Service supplied by Lanier Harbor Service and Parts. * A-Maysing Services Dock Builders * 85 Lighted courtesy Docks * 1 Hour Launch and Haul Service available year round * Complete boat detailing available * 1400 sq. ft. Wash Rack with 4 wash bays including powerPublic launching is also available for $5 a boat and a $5 parking fee.Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Sunday Dock Slips: Uncovered: 25 foot.