Welcome to the Bent Tree Community in Jasper, Georgia — where gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views, relaxing vacation rentals, and community amenities help create romantic retreats, fun family vacations, and memorable group getaways! Our lineup of Bent Tree rentals in North Georgia offers mountain views, game rooms, fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, big screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, king suites, and more.
Within the gated community of Bent Tree, you’ll find 2 swimming pools, a championship golf course winding through the mountains, tennis courts, Lake Tamarack, beach volleyball, serene hiking trails, a dog park, a playground, and even a tavern! Browse and book your Bent Tree rental for a memorable stay at this casual country club today.
Bent Tree Community Amenities
Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains of Pickens County, just 60 miles north of Atlanta, the Bent Tree Community has been around for over 50 years and offers a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages. Plus, you can pop into downtown Jasper, Talking Rock, Marble Hill, or Dawsonville for more entertainment, shopping, dining, and events. Try luxury mountain living in Bent Tree on your next Appalachian vacation!
Swimming Pools
Splash, wade, and swim to your heart’s content at 2 outdoor pools in the Bent Tree Community. The Family Pool (aka Upper Pool) stretches 75 feet with a diving board, 5 swim lanes, and a shallow area for the little ones. The Shamrock Pool (aka Lower Pool) is shaped like a shamrock and geared toward peaceful swimming, floating around under the sun, dipping your toes in the water, or reading with ice-cold lemonade.
There’s also a picnic pavilion, and both swimming pools offer poolside umbrellas, tables, and loungers.
Bent Tree Golf Course
Visit the pro shop and practice area, then swing your best on the well-manicured, 18-hole championship golf course in Bent Tree. Designed by Joe Lee, this par-72 course meanders among mountain bases and past brooks, streams, and even waterfalls! Golf cart rentals are also available.
Games — Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Bocce & Volleyball
The Courts at Bent Tree offer tennis and pickleball year-round with 6 lit courts — 2 Har-Tru clay courts, 2 outdoor hard courts, and 2 indoor hard courts. Need gear or a stitchwork? Stop by the Lop & Drop Pro Tennis Shop. Within the Bent Tree Community, you can also play basketball, bocce, and beach volleyball!
Bent Tree Stables
Featuring trail rides and 2 large riding arenas, the horse stables in Bent Tree, GA, invites you to experience the Blue Ridge Mountains on horseback. Book 1-hour, half-day, or specialty trail rides through the woods, alongside creeks, and past a waterfall. Smaller kids or nervous riders can still enjoy equine fun in the arena with carefully led rides by trained staff. And there are seasonal hayrides!
You can even board your own horse at the stables to ride whenever you like! There are 15 large stalls, grooming areas, wash racks, turnout paddocks, and expansive pastures with shelters. And you can host events, like weddings or birthday parties, and attend neat horse shows at Saddle Club Horse Park.
Hiking Trails
Ranging from easy to strenuous, the Bent Tree hiking trails offer outdoor fun and relaxation for everyone. You’ll spot many mountains along the paths — including Mole Mountain, Sharp Top Mountain, Burnt Mountain, Mount Oglethorpe, and Hendrix Mountain. Choose from 4 hiking trails listed below and follow the Spillway Observation Path for a tranquil stroll.
- Sallie Doss (easy) — dog-friendly walk to dock, picnic area, and benches at Lake Tamarack; spot original settler Sallie Doss’ old cabin chimney
- Forever Memorial (easy) — horse-friendly trail with waterfall, natural pools, and Memorial Garden; follows Pendley Creek to Pendley Meadow
- Beaver Run (moderate) — lake, mountain, boulder, and stream scenery; follows Long Swamp Creek
- Denny Ridge (strenuous) — wild terrain, mountain stream, mountain laurel blossoms in spring, bench at the top
Lake Tamarack
Washing over 110 acres, Lake Tamarack offers waterfront fun plus boating, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, and sailing. Fed by numerous Appalachian streams, this Bent Tree Lake is 85 feet deep with tons of fish, turtles, and waterfowl. There are swings and benches around the lake, perfect for strolls with majestic mountain vistas and lake views.
Cast a line from the dam, a boat, or the shore to go fishing at the lake. Play beach volleyball, swim in the cool water, and sink your toes in the sand beneath a warm sun. And you can enjoy picnic parties at the covered pavilion — with grills, picnic tables, fountains, and restrooms.
Dog Park + Kids Park
Bring your fur babies to the wooded dog park — outfitted with a fenced play area so they can run around, fetch, enjoy all the smells, and greet other dogs. And take your kiddos to the playground with a sprawling playset and a covered gazebo at Lake Tamarack Beach.
The Tavern at the 19th Hole
Serving breakfast on weekends, brunch on Sundays, plus lunch and dinner most days, The Tavern at the 19th Hole is an exclusive Bent Tree restaurant with pub vibes. It features a fully stocked bar with rotating craft brews on tap, a great selection of wine, and specialty cocktails. Club Tamarack, the eatery, features a dining room with a cozy fireplace, veranda seating, and delectable specials worth a taste. And you can book private events here through the community.
Stay tuned for NEW Bent Tree cabin rentals coming soon — and check out the nearby Big Canoe Community!
