Big Canoe®

Welcome to Big Canoe®

Big Canoe is a large gated mountain community in North Georgia with dozens of distinct neighborhoods, streetscapes, and “villages” spread across more than 8,000 acres. While there is not always one universally agreed official list of exactly 34 neighborhoods, these are the most commonly recognized residential areas and sections buyers and agents refer to inside Big Canoe.  

Here’s a practical breakdown of the major neighborhoods/areas and what each is known for:

• Choctaw Village — Central location, many mountain-view homes, convenient access to amenities.
• Cherokee Village — Established homes, wooded lots, classic Big Canoe feel.
• Cox Mountain — Higher elevations, long-range mountain views, privacy.
• Disharoon — Near the swim club and Lake Disharoon recreation area.
• Duffer’s Chapel — Golf-oriented area near the course and clubhouse.
• Ford’s Crossing — Quieter residential setting with rolling terrain.
• Founders Ridge — One of the newer luxury-home sections with upscale construction.
• Lake Petit Area — Premium lake and mountain-view properties around the largest lake.
• Lake Sconti Area — Golf, clubhouse, and lake access make this one of the most desirable sections.
• McElroy Mountain — Elevated homesites with dramatic ridge views.
• Monument Falls — Near hiking trails and waterfalls, very natural setting.
• Mulligan — Golf-course proximity and easier access terrain.
• Petit Ridge — Ridgeline homes with panoramic vistas.
• Sanderlin Mountain — Remote mountain feel and larger wooded parcels.
• Toland Mountain — Some of the highest elevations in Big Canoe.
• Wildcat — Rugged mountain terrain and privacy.
• Wolfscratch — Historic section tied to the original development of Big Canoe.
• Audubon Ridge — Nature-focused homesites with strong wildlife presence.
• Blackwell Creek — Streamside and forested lots.
• Deer Run — Quiet residential area with traditional mountain homes.
• Eagle Watch — Elevated lots with sunrise/sunset views.
• Indian Rocks — Rocky outcroppings and mountain character.
• Laurel Ridge — Dense hardwoods and seasonal mountain views.
• Little Pine Mountain — Smaller tucked-away enclave.
• Meadowlands — Gentler topography and easier driveways.
• Oglethorpe Mountain — Near the highest terrain surrounding the community.
• Pettit Point — Scenic homes near Lake Petit corridors.
• Ridgeview — One of the best-known streets/areas for long-range views.
• Sassafras Mountain — Quiet and heavily wooded.
• Sourwood — Mid-mountain setting with privacy.
• Twin Creeks — Water-feature lots and rolling landscapes.
• Wild Turkey Bluff — Strong mountain-and-lake-view potential.
• Wood Poppy — More secluded residential feel.
• Wrens Nest — Popular for mountain cabins and wooded retreats.