Things to Remember
Welcome to Big Canoe, a private, master-planned community. The natural beauty combined with our array of amenities makes this a wonderful place to visit or to call home. To maintain the quality of life and ensure the safety of everyone and every living thing, please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with our top rules and regulations.
Top Rules & Regulations
| NO OUTDOOR FIRES Outdoor fires not fueled by propane are not permitted in Big Canoe; violators are subject to a $5,000 fine. | STREET PARKING Street parking should not block rescue and fire engine access. Overnight street parking is prohibited except on approved parking pads adjacent to the road. | NO FEEDING WILDLIFE Please do not feed the bears, deer or any wild animals. Bird feeders allowed Dec-Feb only. As Big Canoe is a nature preserve, feeding wildlife is prohibited; violators are subject to a $5,000 fine. |
| RVS, MOTORCYCLES, AND ATVS Visitors cannot bring RVs into the community. Motorcycles, trailers and ATVs can be trailered, but cannot be operated on our roadways and must be parked overnight inside garages. | SPEED LIMITS Maintain posted speed limits, mind your speed near the mobile traffic trailer, do not tailgate, stay on your side of the road. No biking or skateboarding is allowed on streets, walking is prohibited on the main roads. | QUIET HOURS Big Canoe has a strict 10 p.m. noise restriction. No noise should be heard past the property line after 10 p.m. Exterior lighting shall be turned off when not in use. |
| PETS MUST BE LEASHED Dogs must be on a leash at all times inside the gates, including on the trails. Three dog parks are available for your convenience. | DISCHARGING A FIREARM Discharging a firearm or any other lethal weapon is not permitted. | NO SMOKING All POA facilities are non-smoking. |
| PERSONAL WATERCRAFT Personal boats, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats must be registered with the Marina. | WILDLIFE IS PROTECTED Hunting, trapping, wounding, or killing wildlife is not permitted. | FOOD AT THE BEACH CLUB Outside food may be brought into the Beach Club. Food and beverages are not allowed in or around the pool. Food is only permitted on the upper deck. |
Garbage & Recycling
Big Canoe visitors are directed to use the centralized trash collection system located near the North Gate for household trash, aluminum and metal recycling. You will need a transponder or gate pass to access the facility. Most anything that fits in the open containers is acceptable for disposal, but flammables and refrigerants (such as freon) are specifically excluded. Contractors must dispose of work-related trash outside of Big Canoe and are not permitted to use these containers. For more recycling options, go to East Side Recycling, 9720 Cove Road, Marble Hill, Ga 30148 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
