Lake Tobesofkee facts for kids
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Lake Tobesofkee in the wintertime
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 Lake Tobesofkee
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Lake Tobesofkee
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bibb County, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 32°48′56″N 83°47′55″W / 32.81556°N 83.79861°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Tobesofkee Creek |
| Primary outflows | Tobesofkee Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 6 mi (9.7 km) |
| Surface area | 1,750 acres (7.1 km2) |
| Shore length1 | 35 mi (56 km) |
| Surface elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Tobesofkee is a large reservoir (an artificial lake) located in Bibb County, Georgia, in the state of Georgia. It was built in the 1960s to help control flooding. Today, it's a very popular spot for outdoor fun and is known as one of the best lakes for fishing in Georgia.
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How Lake Tobesofkee Was Made
Lake Tobesofkee was created between 1963 and 1967. The U.S. Soil Conservation Service and local Bibb County leaders worked together. They built several dams on Tobesofkee Creek. These dams helped create the lake to stop floods. People who live nearby often call the lake by its shorter names, "Tobi" or "Tobo."
Fun Things to Do at Lake Tobesofkee
Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area is easy to get to, just three miles from I-475. It has three public parks where you can have a great time: Claystone, Sandy Beach, and Arrowhead.
Activities at the Parks
The parks offer many ways to enjoy the outdoors:
- You can go fishing for different kinds of fish.
- There are places for camping if you want to stay overnight.
- You can go boating on the lake.
- If you like sports, there are tennis courts.
- The parks also have three beautiful white sand beaches. These are perfect for swimming or having a picnic with friends and family.
Mountain Biking at Arrowhead Park
Arrowhead Park has something special for adventure lovers. It features several miles of singletrack mountain biking trails. These trails are great for biking through nature and getting some exercise.
