Lake Oconee Plantation | Neighborhood Guide

Lake Oconee Plantation sits just across the Old Phoenix Road bridge on the way to Chapel Springs and Waters Edge, occupying the last cove on the left before that bridge on the way to the lakefront Italian Chophouse restaurant. Home construction in the subdivision goes back as far as the mid-1980s.
The main road is Lake Forest Drive, with a single offshoot, Pine Circle NE, leading out to a point that backs up to neighboring Chapel Springs.
Where Lake Oconee Plantation Is Located on Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee Plantation is reached across the Old Phoenix Road bridge on the way toward Chapel Springs and Waters Edge. By water, it sits right at the mouth of the wide expanses of the lake near what locals call “Redneck Island,” and the boat ride between Chapel Springs and Cuscowilla passes directly along its shoreline, past some of the most scenic homes and landscaping on this stretch of the lake. It is right next to Chapel Springs. See the rest of the lake’s communities on the Lake Oconee neighborhoods page. For the full picture of this stretch of the lake, see the Lake Oconee homes in Eatonton guide.

Boating, Dining & What to Know in Lake Oconee Plantation
This subdivision has one of the more enviable locations for boaters on Lake Oconee: quick access to the open water near “Redneck Island,” a short ride to the lakefront Italian Chophouse restaurant, and a scenic run along the shoreline toward Cuscowilla. A voluntary HOA, currently around $100 per year according to recent MLS listings, keeps costs light. Lakefront sales here have closed in the mid to high $1 millions, and the subdivision has not yet seen a $2 million closing — making it a comparatively accessible entry point for this stretch of the lake.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Oconee Plantation
Where is Lake Oconee Plantation located?
Lake Oconee Plantation is reached across the Old Phoenix Road bridge on the way to Chapel Springs and Waters Edge. See more communities on our Lake Oconee real estate FAQs page.
Does Lake Oconee Plantation have an HOA?
A voluntary HOA, currently around $100 per year according to recent MLS listings.
What do homes cost in Lake Oconee Plantation?
Lakefront sales have closed in the mid to high $1 millions; the subdivision has not yet seen a $2 million closing.
What are the main roads in Lake Oconee Plantation?
Lake Forest Drive is the main road, with a single offshoot, Pine Circle NE, leading to a point that backs up to Chapel Springs.
Is Lake Oconee Plantation close to restaurants on the lake?
Yes. It is a short boat ride from the lakefront Italian Chophouse restaurant and along a scenic stretch of shoreline toward Cuscowilla.
Interested in Lake Oconee Plantation?
If quick boat access to open water, a short ride to waterfront dining, and a more accessible price point sound like your kind of subdivision on Lake Oconee, Margie Sorrell knows Lake Oconee Plantation and the entire Lake Oconee market inside and out. Contact Margie to talk through your options.
