Lanier is where I boat. I started to suggest it from the beginning but it was so close to me I didn't want suggest it. I am guessing that a few of the folks (me for example ) are freeboard challenged and unless you go to the extreme north end of the lake it is not conducive to to low profile boats. Once you get to the top end of the lakes the only option is camping, no rooms on the water for those who don't like to camp.