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Glen Emerald Lake

Atlanta, Georgia — DeKalb County.

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6.7Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 49689283).

Location & fast facts

Where Glen Emerald Lake is in Georgia

The red circle marks Glen Emerald Lake.

Fast facts

About Glen Emerald Lake

  • County: DeKalb
  • City or town on the shore: Atlanta
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 226 mi from Tallahassee and 258 mi from Panama City, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Georgia: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Georgia

Official Georgia DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Whorled hydrilla recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Glen Emerald Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Glen Emerald Lake (Cartop / walk-in)10.05 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Cartop / walk-in
  1. 1Glen Emerald Lake
    Cartop / walk-in · Atlanta

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 49689283), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Georgia DNR WRD water access points. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Glen Emerald Lake

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Glen Emerald Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Georgia

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (33.7141, -84.3331). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Glen Emerald Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Glen Emerald Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    1 public access site listed.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Glen Emerald LakeAtlanta—Carry-in (hand launch)—No feeBoating33.7151, -84.3303

    Georgia DNR WRD water access points

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Glen Emerald Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Glen Emerald Lake

    How big is Glen Emerald Lake?

    Glen Emerald Lake covers about 7 acres in Atlanta, Georgia (DeKalb County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Glen Emerald Lake?

    No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

    Are there campgrounds near Glen Emerald Lake?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Glen Emerald Lake?

    Glen Emerald Lake touches Atlanta in DeKalb County, Georgia.

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