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Lake Allatoona
Allatoona Lake General
Information
Operations Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 487
Cartersville, Georgia 30120-0487
Phone: (678) 721-6700
Lake Elevation
Phone: 770-386-0549
Generation Schedule
Phone: 706-334-7213
Allatoona Lake Map
Office Hours: Monday - Friday,
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Directions: From Atlanta, 45 miles north on I-75 to Exit 290,
east on GA 20, south on GA 20 Spur to the dam and visitor center. Return to Georgia
Lakes Page
Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, Georgia,
Allatoona Lake is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River.
The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a respite from the rush of city
living.
It is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
More than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking and swimming at our
parks, camping, hunting, fishing, boating, and observing wildlife along the
beautiful shoreline.
Allatoona Lake Statistics Area
(acres) 12,010 Length
of Shoreline (miles) 270 Volume
(acre-feet) 367,500 Depth
of water at dam (feet) 145
Campgrounds
Information
Clark
Creek North Campground - 24
sites, all with electrical and water hookups, dump station, accessible restroom,
accessible campsites, coin laundry, hot showers, group camping area, boat launch
ramp, and attendant on duty. Open late April to Labor Day. Directions: From I-75, take Exit 278, go north for 2 miles on
Glade Road, cross bridge and campground is located on the left side of the road.
Follow signs to campground. Clark Creek North
Campground Map
Campground Reservation Info Campground
is open late April to Labor Day site
fees are $24- $26/night. The
gate is locked at 10:30pm to 7am.
McKaskey Creek Campground
- 51 sites, 32
with electrical and water hookups, grills and tables, dump station available, coin laundry, hot
showers, boat launch ramp, pay phone, playground, swimming beach, handicap
access, attendant on duty and use fee. 14 day stay limit. Directions:
I-75 to exit 290, go east 50 yards, turn right onto GA Spur 20 and
follow signs. McKaskey Creek
Campground Map
Campground Reservation Info The
campground is open from March to Labor Day Campsites
are $16-$24 per night. The
gate is locked at 10:30 pm to 7 am.
McKinney Campground
- 150 sites with electrical and water hookups,
grills and tables, dump station available, coin laundry, hot
showers, boat launch ramp, pay phone, swimming beach, handicap access, attendant
on duty and use fee. Directions: From I-75, take Exit 278, go
East for 3 miles on Glade Road to the 2nd 4-way stop, turn left on King's Camp
Road, go 1 mile to road fork and take a left. Follow signs into the campground.
McKinney Campground
Map
Camping Reservation Info This
campground is open year round and campsites are $20-$26 per
night. During
the period, April 1 thru September 30, gate locked at 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. During
the period October 1 thru March 31, gate locked at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Old Hwy 41 # 3 Campground
- 50 sites, all with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry,
hot showers, boat ramp, playground, swimming beach, attendant on duty.
Old Hwy 41 # 3
Campground Map
Camping Reservation Info The
campground is open late April to Labor Day. Campsites
are $20-$50 per night (subject to change). The
gate is locked at 10:30pm to 7am.
Payne Campground
- 60 sites, 39 with
electrical and water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, accessible restroom,
accessible swimming, swimming beach, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers,
accessible boat ramp, boat launch ramp, playground, flush toilet and attendant
on duty. Open April to Labor Day. Payne Campground Map Camping Reservation Info The
campground is open late April to Labor Day Campsites
are $14- $46/night. The
gate is locked at 10:30 pm to 7am.
Sweetwater Campground
- 151 sites,
107 with electrical and water hookups, 2 with sewer hookups, accessible
restroom, flush toilet, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, boat launch
ramp, swimming beach, playgrounds, nine-site group camp area which includes
group shelter $220 per night, attendant on duty. Site Fees $16-$48 per night
(subject to change). 14 day stay limit. Visitor Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 pm. Open late April to Labor Day.Directions:
I-75 to exit 290, go east on GA Hwy 20, approx. 12 miles Right on Fields Chapel
Road and follow signs. Sweetwater
Campground Map
Camping Reservation Info Sites
range from $16- $220/night. The
campground closes at 10:30 p.m. The
gate is locked at 10:30 p.m. to 7 am.
Victoria Campground - 72 campsites, all with
electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, swimming
beach, boat ramp nearby, attendant on duty. Open April to early October. Victoria Campground Map Camping Reservation Info The
campground is open March to mid October Sites
range from $20- $30/night. During
October thru April, closing gate locked at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. During
March thru September, gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. The
campground will close on October 13, 2007 at 3 p.m. The
last reservable night at this campground is October 12, 2007.
More Reservation Information
for all Allatoona Lake Campgrounds
Reservations
must be made at least 3 days in advance. 2
night minimum on weekends and 3 night minimum on holidays. Attendents
are on duty. No
ATV's or ORV's allowed.
Campgrounds are first come, first serve sites. Campgrounds DO NOT make advance
reservations for these sites. You may go to the campground or contact the
Allatoona Lake Project Management Office at 678-721-6700 to check availability
of first come, first served sites. Reservations phone: 877-444-6777
Notice:
NRRS™ Reservation Services for Forest Service and
Corps of Engineers Facilities will NOT be available from September 30, 2007
through October 17, 2007.
2007 Calendar
22nd Annual
"Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup" - 9/15/2007
Battle of Allatoona Pass -
10/6 - 10/7/2007 - Starts 11 am Sat.
Refreshments will follow the ceremony, along with Battlefield Tours, tours of
the historic Clayton Mooney House which was used as a hospital during the Civil
War, and infantry and cannon demonstrations. A new monument will be dedicated at
Noon on Sunday. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the
hillside and the railroad cut through the pass. Walk the trails, visit the star
fort earthworks, and follow the old Tennessee Road just as the soldiers did in
1864. Explore daily life in the tent city. Space is limited for the house tours
held on Sat. from 10 am.-Noon and 1-3 pm, and on Sunday from 1-3 pm. Get your
house tour tickets early upon arrival at event. Shuttle service and parking is
available at the Allatoona Landing Marina, near the event.
Phone: 770-975-4226 - Location: Allatoona Pass Battlefield,
Cartersville Directions The Allatoona Pass is located south of Red Top
Mountain State Park at I-75 Exit 283. Go east, cross railroad and continue 1.5
miles to battle site. Shuttle & parking available at Allatoona Landing Marina,
just beyond the event site.
Victoria Campground closes
- 10/14/2007
2007-2008 Hunting Permits
We are now taking requests for 2007-2008 hunting
permits.
On the north side of Allatoona Lake, a Wildlife Management Area of nearly 7,000
acres provides habitat for many kinds of game and non-game wildlife. (See area
number 9 on the Lake Map.) This area, operated by the Game and Fish Division of
the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, offers the public excellent hunting
and wildlife viewing opportunities. Hunters with a Georgia Wildlife Management
Area stamp may hunt here seasonally.
For more information about the Wildlife
Management Area call Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resource
Division at 706-295-6041
Annual Day Use Pass
Program
Annual Passes for the the 2007 season have arrived
in the Allatoona Project Management Office.
The annual day use pass is a hangtag which can be moved from vehicle to vehicle.
The pass is valid for 12 months from the month of sale. For example, an annual
day use pass purchased any day in April 2007 will be valid until April 30, 2008.
An annual day use pass decal is available for open vehicle such as motorcycles
and jeeps. Duplicate annual day use passes are no longer sold because the annual
day use pass hangtag can be moved from vehicle to vehicle.
America the Beautiful Senior Pass, America the Beautiful Access Pass, Golden Age
Pass and Golden Access Pass holders will
still receive a 50 percent discount on the purchase of one annual pass; however,
the holder must be an occupant of the vehicle that uses the annual day use pass.
Call (678) 721-6700 for more information and to purchase a park pass.
State Plane
and GPS Coordinates for Day Use and Camping Areas, and
Boat Ramps
State
Plane Coordinates*
GPS Coordinates*
*State
Plane Georgia West NAD83 Feet, GPS Coordinates NAD27 Feet
Area
(acres) 12,010 
