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Robin Lake Beach

You wouldn't expect a white sand beach in the middle of Georgia but that's exactly what you'll find at Robin Lake Beach in Callaway Gardens. This is the world's largest manmade, white sand beach–it stretches a mile around 65-acre Robin Lake. The Beach is the hub of Summer activity at the Gardens and the center stage for our popular Summer Adventure program.  Robin Lake Beach is open on Memorial Day through mid-August.  Then, it is open on weekends only through Labor Day Weekend and the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival.  Please remember to stay hydated and use sunscreen.

Beach Activities included with Admission:
Miniature Golf
Table Tennis
Shuffleboard
Florida State University Flying High Circus (click here for schedule)
Children’s Playground
Swimming
Sunbathing

Sadly, the Miniature Train Ride is no longer available to ride.  The historic train has experienced mechanical problems and has blown its last whistle.  It will be avaialble for pictures.  Be sure to bring your camera.

Beach Activities for nominal fee:
Iceberg Island, a floating water playground:  $6 plus tax per hour per person.  Purchase wrist bands at The Sand Bucket gift shop on the Beach.  Ages 6 and up.   Ages 4-5 can participate but must be accompanied by an adult.
Xcelerator Water Slide:  $5 for 2 slides, $10 for 30 minutes, $15 for an hour, $25 for all day
Rock Climbing Wall:  $5 for 2 climbs
Spider Bungee Jump:  $7
Paddleboats:  2-seater $5 per hour; 4-seater $7 per hour

Beach Chair Rental

NEW this year!  Save yourself time and effort lugging your chairs and umbrellas to the beach.  This year Callaway Gardens has a limited number sets (2 beach chairs and 1 umbrella) available to rent for $25 per day or $15 for three hours.

Beach Pavilion

Enjoy chicken tenders, hot dogs, hamburgers, an array of salads, novelty ice creams and candies and more.

Rockin’ Robins Malt Shop & Pizzeria

Go back to the 1950s with an old-fashioned juke box, arcade games and a menu including pizza, malts, malted milkshakes, hand-dipped ice cream, hot sandwiches and soda.  A short walk or drive from Robin Lake Beach.

Water Sports

Learn to water ski or enjoy some time on the championship waters of Robin Lake, home to the world’s premier water event in the world – the Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament.  Expert instructors teach you behind the best in ski boats – Nautique.  Reservations are required and can be made during Ski Pavilion office hours (shown below) by calling 706-663-2281 and ask for the Ski Pavilion.  If you are on-property, please call ext. 5356 from a house phone.

Ski Pavilion Dates and Hours of Operation:
June 5 through August 13, 2010

Monday – Thursday:  Noon to 1 p.m.; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday:  Noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday:   9 a.m. to  6 p.m.

Rates (All rates are per hour per boat)
Water-ski Lessons:  $65 per ½ hour per boat;  $130 per hour per boat
Water-ski Time:  $65 per ½ hour per boat;  $130 per hour per boat
Wakeboard time:  $65 per ½ hour per boat;  $130 per hour per boat
Tubing:  $65 per ½ hour per boat; $130 per hour per boat

Pictures

Have your family picture made on beautiful Robin Lake Beach.  To schedule your appointment, please call 706-663-2281 ext. 5347 or visit The Sand Bucket gift shop to make an appointment.

The Sand Bucket

Need something fun to with on the beach?  Forget your sunscreen?  Visit The Sand Bucket gift shop to find what you need.