Burton Outdoor Adventures
Weekends & holidays at Mary Alice Park
One- and two-seat kayaks, paddleboards, floating chairs and electric boats. Also sets up on the sand at Mary Alice Park in Cumming on weekends and holidays, and teaches e-foil.
Mary Alice Park sits on Lake Lanier in Cumming, just off GA-400, and is one of the easiest places on the lake to launch a kayak or paddleboard. It has a long sand beach with a roped swim area, a boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables and grills.
Kayak and paddleboard rentals at Mary Alice Park
Burton Outdoor Adventures sets up on the beach on weekends and holidays, renting one- and two-seat kayaks, paddleboards and floating chairs by the hour.
Know before you go
| Address | 1820 Mary Alice Park Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 |
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| Managed by | Forsyth County Parks & Recreation |
| Fee | $10 per vehicle or $60 a year (Forsyth County). Corps annual passes aren't accepted. |
| Launch | Beach launch for kayaks and boards; separate boat ramp |
| Amenities | Sand beach, swim area, restrooms, picnic tables, grills |
- Arrive early on summer weekends. The lot fills, and once it's full the gate closes until spaces open.
- No same-day re-entry at Forsyth County lake parks. Bring everything.
- Launch away from the swim area, at the beach edge or near the ramp.
- Check pet and alcohol rules with the county before you pack.
Where to paddle from Mary Alice
Paddle the shoreline and coves north and south of the beach rather than heading straight out. The main lake opens up quickly here and gets busy with boats on summer afternoons. Mornings are glassy. More on finding calm water.
Other launches nearby include the Forsyth County parks at Long Hollow and Two Mile Creek. See every launch spot.