Chestatee at a glance

What it is

Chestatee is a protective-covenant community; the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Bylaws govern owners, with a required association.src The declaration was recorded in Dawson County deed records in 1998src, and the original developer named in it is Chestatee Development Corporation. A Partial Termination of Declarant's Rights was recorded March 24, 2023 (Deed Book 1625, Page 67), shifting more control to the owner-run association.src

In everyday terms, that means a homeowners association exists and is required, an owner-run board now holds more control than it once did, and the rules in the covenants bind each owner. The legal name is Chestatee Community Association, Inc. Most people call it the HOA or the POA.

Where it is

The community mailing location is Dawsonville, GA 30534.src The streets named in the association’s parking policy are Night Fire Drive, Dogwood Way, Waterfront Park Lane, River Sound Lane and River Overlook Road. Night Fire Drive begins at SR 400 (GA-400) and runs to its intersection with Dogwood Way.src Dogwood Way starts at SR 136 and runs to its intersection with Waterfront Park Lane.src

What is inside the gates, and what is not

The association’s common properties are listed in its own documents: Association common properties include the Lodge, Pavilion, Pool, Tot Lot, Tennis/Pickleball, Basketball, Bocce ball courts, Croquet Field, Bandstand and The Square.src These are for owners, family and accompanied guests. The club calls itself a public golf course on GA-400 in Dawsonville, set along the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier.src The community waterfront has marina docks labeled A through G, with parking at Waterfront Park Lane (Docks A-D), River Sound Lane (Docks E and F) and River Overlook Road (Dock G).src

What we could not confirm, so we do not print it

These are the questions readers ask that no primary source we read answers. We would rather leave a gap than guess.

• How many lots, homes or acres the community has, and how much is built out.
• How many boat slips the marina has, and who holds them.
• Which utility supplies drinking water to the homes.
• Which school a given address is zoned for.
• Any dues, fee or assessment amount.
• Whether Dawson County treats the community as inside or outside a city for every service.

If you know one of these from a document, tell us at info@goldpeachrealty.com and send the source. We will check it and add it with a date.

Where to go next

Last checked 2026-10-20. Written by the Chestatee on Lake Lanier Editorial Team. Rules, dates and contacts change: confirm with the office we link before you rely on anything here.