Lazy summer days come easy on the white sand shores of Robin Lake Beach. Built over sixty years ago and beloved by families ever since, Robin Lake Beach is one of America's largest inland white sand beaches. Whether you are splashing on Aqua Island, lounging in a private cabana, or simply finding your spot in the sand, there is no better place to be when summer is at its best.
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Eat, Drink, and Stay a While
The Beach Pavilion at Robin Lake Beach is your home base for summer refreshments. Cool off with cold drinks and ice cream, or grab a quick bite from a menu featuring all the beachside favorites — hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken fingers, French fries, and pizza. Right next door, adults can unwind at the open-air Beach Bar with cold beers, mixed drinks, and daily specials. Picnic tables are reserved for dining patrons only.
FAQs
Robin Lake Beach is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Gardens Admission is required to visit and includes access to the beach. Outside of seasonal operations, the beach, trails, and picnic areas remain accessible to resort guests, Season Passholders, and Callaway Resort & Gardens visitors. Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty.
Yes. Robin Lake is a natural body of water that is tested weekly for guest safety. If third-party testing indicates water levels do not meet safety standards, the lake will be temporarily closed for water activities until results confirm it is safe to reopen. Should a closure be necessary, information will be available on the website, on social media, at the beach and gate entry, and by calling 1-800-CALLAWAY.
Robin Lake Beach offers a wide variety of activities from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, including swimming in Robin Lake when lifeguards are on duty, sunbathing on the one-mile white sand beach, 18-hole Putt-Putt, paddle boarding, Aqua Island, pedal boats, and more.
The Beach Pavilion at Robin Lake Beach offers beachside favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken fingers, French fries, pizza, cold drinks, and ice cream. The open-air Beach Bar features cold beers, mixed drinks, and daily specials. The Lakeview Bar is also open each day of beach operations. Picnic tables are reserved for dining patrons only.
Yes. Guests are welcome to bring their own beach chairs and tents. Beach chair and umbrella rentals are also available at Robin Lake Rentals for added convenience.
No. Outside alcohol and glass on the beach are strictly prohibited.
Yes. Coolers with food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Glass on the beach is strictly prohibited.
Grilling and picnicking are permitted in the Pine Needle Point picnic area on the west side of Robin Lake Beach only. Grills are not provided on site.
Callaway Resort & Gardens welcomes trained service animals in accordance with the ADA and Georgia state law. Emotional support, comfort, and therapy animals are not permitted. Service animals may accompany their handlers on the beach and surrounding areas but are not permitted in the water or designated swimming areas per Georgia public health regulations. Service animals must remain leashed and under the handler's control at all times.
No. Robin Lake Beach is available to all Gardens guests, Season Passholders, and resort guests. Gardens Admission is required to visit.
Space on the beach is first-come, first-serve. However, cabanas and beach chair and umbrella rentals can be reserved in advance at Robin Lake Rentals.
Yes. Private luxury cabanas are available along the waterfront and include ceiling fans, ample shade, plush seating, personal TVs, and charging stations. Visit the Robin Lake Rentals page to book.
Metal detectors are permitted on the beach with the following guidelines: metal detecting cannot interfere with the enjoyment of other guests; metal detectors are not permitted on special event days including Memorial Day weekend, July 4 weekend, Labor Day weekend, New Year's Eve, and Symphony on the Sand; all holes must be filled in; all items found must be turned in to Callaway Safety; Callaway reserves the right to disallow metal detecting at any time.
Space is first-come, first-serve. No pets except trained service animals. Outside alcohol and glass are strictly prohibited. Picnic tables in the Robin Lake Pavilion and Cabana Bar are reserved for dining patrons only. Grilling and picnicking are permitted in the Pine Needle Point picnic area on the west side of Robin Lake Beach only. Robin Lake Beach does not supply beach towels but they may be purchased on site. Drones are not permitted at Robin Lake Beach or anywhere on property without prior written permission. For all policies, visit the Callaway Resort & Gardens policies page.