Lake Tobesofkee Kayak Bass Tournament

Macon-Bibb County will be lowering the lake level at Lake Tobesofkee during the winter season. This will allow property owners to build and/or do repair work on docks, boathouses, and seawalls. This will also allow us to make much-needed repairs and improvements to our boat ramps, beaches, swimming areas, and shorelines inside public parks.

We will begin lowering the lake on December 4th, 2023, and will continue lowering it until it reaches a maximum of six (6) feet below normal level. It will remain at that level until Feb 12, 2024, at which time we will begin raising it back to the normal level.

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Get ready for some wicked fun at Lake Tobesofkee as it hosts its first Trunk or Treat event! Families are welcome to enjoy “trunk-or-treating,”, games, food, music, and more at Sandy Beach Park (6880 Moseley Dixon Rd) on Saturday, October 28 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. 

“We are so excited for this night of fun,” says Shan Towns, Lake Tobesofkee Office Manager. “We want to give kids a safe and fun place to celebrate Halloween and give the community a chance to see what Lake Tobesofkee has to offer.”  

There will be a bounce house, gaming truck, cornhole, bowling, spider ring toss, raffle, and Halloween costume contest. The event is free and open to everyone. 

People are also invited to take part in the Trunk-or-Treat portion by bringing candy to hand out and decorate their vehicle trunks. There is a prize for the winner of the best trunk decoration. 

Lake Tobesofkee will host its 27th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday July 4, 2023. Gates at all Lake Tobesofkee parks (Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead) will open at 8:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. The entrance gates will close at 8:00 p.m. due to safety precautions.  

During the day, there will be normal activities such as swimming, boating, picnics, disc golf, and more. Live music with The Rescue Dogs is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sandy Beach Park, and the fireworks show will start at 9:15 p.m. The park with the best view of the fireworks is Sandy Beach. To see the fireworks from Claystone, you must go to the west end of the beach.  

Admission to the parks is $3.00 per person, and children ages six and under are free. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed in the parks.  

“We’re expecting a huge crowd of people on the lake and beaches throughout the holiday,” says Lake Tobesofkee Director Donald Bracewell. “It’s going to be a great day for our community to be at the lake, and we know people are going to have a great time enjoying the live music and show.” 

SAFETY TIPS & RULES  

Anyone interested in boating laws can pick up a boating safety handbook at any DNR office. People can also go online to www.goboatgeorgia.com for more information.   

“I hope everyone follows all safety rules and tips by Rangers and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Rangers, the Department of Natural Resources, and other emergency personnel will be on the water and in the parks to assist with any problems that may arise,” says Bracewell.  

As of July 1, 2014, anyone born on or after January 1, 1998, must take a boating safety class approved by DNR to operate a personal watercraft or boat, as well as other restrictions. 

 All persons on boat must have a PFD that is Coast Guard approved, in good condition, fits the person that intends to wear it, and is always accessible.  

Children under 13 must always wear a PFD (personal flotation device) on a moving vessel.  

Any person 16 or over who operates a boat on Georgia waters must have picture ID on board. 

All boats must be registered and have registration on board. Operators must obey rules of the road and be familiar with all boating laws. 

Date: Feb 27 10:00 am

COURSE DISTANCE: 9 MILES

ELEVATION CHANGE: 800 FEET

COURSE DIFFICULTY: 7 OUT OF 10

Admission Fee: $3.00/person.  You can pay by cash or credit card at the gatehouse upon entry of the park.

Note: Outside bathrooms are being remolded must use the campground bathrooms.

 

Tucked along the southwestern edge of Lake Tobesofkee in Bibb County, the trails of Arrowhead Park are a hidden gem for mountain biking. It checks all the appropriate boxes:
Flow? Check!
Painful climbs? Check!
Scenic views? Check!
Picturesque creeks? Check!
Random picnic tables sprinkled along racecourse? Check!

You can expect a course approximately 9 miles in length with a little less than 800 feet of elevation change. However, when you’ve completed a lap, you will swear that you’ve climbed more. For those who think “Macon is flat,” this course definitely defies that logic. In fact, the members of our scouting party unanimously agreed that this is the hardest course in the series! In fact, we almost kept Dynamite 6/3 as the name for this race, because if you aren’t careful with your pacing, you’ll definitely blow up! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

For more information: https://chainbusterracing.com/race/arrowhead/

Lake Tobesofkee will host the 26th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4th, 2020. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. for safety precautions. All of the parks at Lake Tobesofkee will be open, there will be a live band, and the day will conclude with the fireworks show.

During the day, there will be normal activities such as swimming, boating, sunbathing, picnics, disc golf, volleyball, and more. The Travis Bryant Band will perform from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Sandy Beach Park Pavilion, and the fireworks show will start at about 9:15 p.m. Claystone and Sandy Beach Park are the best places to view the fireworks.

Admission to the parks is $3.00 per person and 6 years and under is free.   To keep traffic flow steady Lake Tobesofkee is requiring cash only for entrance to the park. No alcohol or glass containers are allowed in the parks.

According to Lake Tobesofkee Director Donald Bracewell, several thousand people are expected to be on the lake and beaches throughout the holiday, and he recommends following all safety rules and tips, and to follow instructions by Lake Tobesofkee Rangers and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Lake Tobesofkee Rangers, the Department of Natural Resources, and other emergency personnel will be on the water and in the parks to assist with any problems that may arise.

Safety Tips & Rules

Anyone interested in boating laws can go online to www.goboatgeorgia.com for more information.