Oak Hill at Lake Oconee | Neighborhood Guide

Shallow marshy cove head at Oak Hill on Lake Oconee in Putnam County, Georgia
The marshy head of the cove at Oak Hill, where the arm feeds toward Sugar Creek.

Oak Hill is a small, heavily wooded subdivision built around Oak Hill Circle, tucked in next to Arrowhead Landing at the north end of Lake Oconee. The drive in is one of the more scenic entrances on this side of the lake — a thickly treed street with a pond right at the front.

It is also one of the few subdivisions up here where you can still buy a lot. Interior and pond-view parcels remain available, and the entrance sign advertises builder-owned lots and lake lots alongside custom construction.

Where Oak Hill Is Located on Lake Oconee

Oak Hill sits on Oak Hill Circle in Putnam County outside Eatonton, at the back of a cove across from Sugar Creek Marina, immediately next to Arrowhead Landing and near The Pointe at Lake Oconee. For the wider picture of this side of the lake, see the Lake Oconee homes in Eatonton guide, or browse every community on the Lake Oconee neighborhoods page.

Map showing the location of Oak Hill on the Sugar Creek arm at the north end of Lake Oconee in Putnam County, Georgia
Oak Hill at the back of a cove on the Sugar Creek arm.

Like the rest of this pocket, the location is a real advantage for weekend owners driving out of Atlanta. It is one of the quicker corners of Lake Oconee to reach from the city, which matters more than a few minutes of drive time when you are only coming for two nights.

Inside Oak Hill: Homes, Lots, and Views

Oak Hill at Lake Oconee entrance sign advertising custom built homes and builder owned lots
The entrance sign at Oak Hill Circle, advertising custom homes and builder-owned lots.

The newer construction in Oak Hill is not necessarily on the water, but it is well done and genuinely attractive, generally running around the $500,000 mark. That is a useful thing to know about this subdivision: you can buy a newer, well-built house here without paying lakefront pricing, in a setting that still feels like the lake because of how heavily wooded it is.
Views vary by where a lot sits. Some lake homes look across the water toward Cedar Cove, others toward Arrowhead Landing, and a few look out over the shallow, marshy head of the cove where the arm feeds toward Sugar Creek. That last view is worth understanding before you buy. It is a wetland rather than open water — quiet, protected, and a genuine draw for birds and wildlife, with a dock still workable along the near edge. For the right buyer it is the best view in the subdivision. For someone who wants wide-open water and boat traffic, it is not.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oak Hill

Where is Oak Hill at Lake Oconee?

Oak Hill is built around Oak Hill Circle in Putnam County outside Eatonton, at the back of a cove across from Sugar Creek Marina and immediately next to Arrowhead Landing. More questions are answered on our Lake Oconee real estate FAQs page.

Are there still lots for sale in Oak Hill?

Yes. Interior and pond-view lots remain available, and the entrance sign advertises builder-owned lots and lake lots along with custom home construction. Availability changes, so confirm what is currently on the market.

What do homes cost in Oak Hill?

The newer homes, which are not necessarily on the water, generally run around the $500,000 mark. Lakefront pricing differs, so ask about a specific property.

What are the views like in Oak Hill?

It depends on the lot. Some lake homes look across toward Cedar Cove, others toward Arrowhead Landing, and a few face the shallow marshy head of the cove — a protected wetland that attracts wildlife rather than boat traffic.

Is Oak Hill a good fit for a weekend lake home?

It suits that use well. Oak Hill sits in one of the quicker corners of Lake Oconee to reach from Atlanta, and the subdivision is small, heavily wooded, and quiet.

Interested in Oak Hill?

If a small wooded subdivision with newer custom homes, remaining lots, and quick access from Atlanta sounds right, Margie Sorrell knows Oak Hill and the entire Lake Oconee market inside and out. Because views and pricing vary a great deal from one lot to the next here, this is a place where walking it with someone who knows the streets is worth the time. Contact Margie to talk through your options.

Written by , Lake Oconee Real Estate. Last updated August 25, 2026.
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