Lakemont Georgia Map

About Lakemont, Georgia

Lakemont is a locality in Rabun County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Lakemont is located at 34.7820°N, 83.4163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30552.

Lakemont unfolds in a verdant embrace, where the ancient Appalachian Mountains fold and ripple into a landscape of deep, cool hollows and sun-drenched ridges. It lies 40.7 miles north-east of Gainesville, GA (from Gainesville, GA: bearing 35°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Clayton. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp earth after a passing shower, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Towering hardwoods, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers toward the sky, dominate the slopes, their leafy canopies filtering the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. Streams, born from unseen springs high above, tumble and chatter over moss-covered rocks, their clear waters reflecting the emerald hues of ferns and the deep blues of the mountain sky. This is a place where the land itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation that shapes the very character of Lakemont. The story of Lakemont is intrinsically linked to the wild beauty of Rabun County, its economy long tied to the bounty of the forests and the fertile valleys. Once a region where logging roads snaked through the timber, and small farms clung to the mountainsides, the area has evolved, its pace of life now dictated more by the seasons and the quiet hum of tourism. The clear waters of Lake Rabun, a jewel reflecting the surrounding peaks, draw visitors seeking respite and recreation, their presence a gentle ripple on the established calm. Local artisans and craftspeople find inspiration in the natural world, their workshops often tucked into quiet corners, producing goods that speak of the land's enduring appeal. The legacy of those who first settled these mountains, their resilience and connection to the earth, still whispers through the rustling leaves and the murmur of the streams that give Lakemont its distinctive, enduring spirit.

About This Lakemont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakemont, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.782038, -83.416276. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lakemont and Rabun County.

Detailed location data for Lakemont includes the ZIP code (30552), telephone area code (770, 678), county seat of Rabun County (Clayton), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lakemont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.