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Lake Blackshear

Warwick, Georgia — Crisp County.

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7,984Surface acres
9Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 72194624).

Location & fast facts

Where Lake Blackshear is in Georgia

The red circle marks Lake Blackshear.

Fast facts

About Lake Blackshear

  • Counties: Crisp, Sumter, Lee, Dooly, Worth
  • Nearest city: Warwick (about 0.4 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 106 mi from Tallahassee and 160 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

  • Boating. 9 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Whorled hydrilla, Common water-hyacinth and Brittle waternymph recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

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

Lake Blackshear shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Lake Blackshear Campgrounds (campground)Boat access (Boat launch)1Boat access (Boat launch)2Boat access (Boat launch)3Boat access (Boat launch)4Georgia Veterans SP (Middle) (Boat launch)5Georgia Veterans SP (North) (Boat launch)6Georgia Veterans SP (South) (Boat launch)7Lakeshore Marina (Boat launch)8The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort (Boat launch)91 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat access
    Boat launch · Warwick
  2. 2Boat access
    Boat launch · Warwick
  3. 3Boat access
    Boat launch · Warwick
  4. 4Boat access
    Boat launch · Warwick
  5. 5Georgia Veterans SP (Middle)
    Boat launch · Warwick
  6. 6Georgia Veterans SP (North)
    Boat launch · Warwick
  7. 7Georgia Veterans SP (South)
    Boat launch · Warwick
  8. 8Lakeshore Marina
    Boat launch · Warwick
  9. 9The Marina at Lake Blackshear Resort
    Boat launch · Warwick

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 72194624), 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 Lake Blackshear

We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Blackshear, 1 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. 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 (31.9449, -83.9281). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Blackshear. 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 Lake Blackshear

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

    9 public access sites listed, 9 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat accessWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp——Boating31.8436, -83.9403
    Boat accessWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp——Boating31.8480, -83.9170
    Boat accessWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp——Boating31.9115, -83.9208
    Boat accessWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp——Boating31.8951, -83.9246
    Georgia Veterans SP (Middle)Warwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating31.9574, -83.9205
    Georgia Veterans SP (North)Warwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating31.9509, -83.9169
    Georgia Veterans SP (South)Warwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating31.9608, -83.9154
    Lakeshore MarinaWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating31.9633, -83.9357
    The Marina at Lake Blackshear ResortWarwick—Boat ramp · Yes ramp—FeeBoating31.9548, -83.9205

    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 Lake Blackshear

    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 Lake Blackshear

    How big is Lake Blackshear?

    Lake Blackshear covers about 7,984 acres in Warwick, Georgia (Crisp County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Lake Blackshear?

    Yes. 9 public trailer launches are listed: Georgia Veterans SP (Middle), Georgia Veterans SP (North) and Georgia Veterans SP (South). Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Lake Blackshear?

    Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Lake Blackshear?

    Lake Blackshear touches Warwick in Crisp County, Sumter County, Lee County, Dooly County and Worth County, Georgia.

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