Parks & Campgrounds
The Corps of Engineers operates
9 campgrounds (see map) on Lake Allatoona offering a variety of
facilities. Most campgrounds have park attendants on duty to assist
visitors. Camping in non-designated areas of the lake is strictly
prohibited. Reservations can be made by calling the National
Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777, or by visiting
www.reserveamerica.com.
Rules & Regulations
Registration: All campers
and their visitors must register upon entrance to the park.
All camping equipment
must be set up on designated gravel impact area or paved pullout.
Occupying or placement of any camping equipment on a campsite which
is posted as “reserved” without an authorized reservation for that
campsite is prohibited.
The orange rental verification
card must be posted on the numbered campsite post immediately after
registering.
Camping permits are not
transferable.
Camping and visitor passes must
be displayed from rearview mirror of all vehicles.
Minors: Persons camping
under eighteen (18) years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
 Camping
occupancy is limited to a maximum number of six (6) people. Due
to limited parking space, the maximum number of vehicles per
campsite is three (3) other than camping equipment. This includes
visitor vehicles.
Visitors are limited to a
maximum number of six (6) per campsite in addition to the registered
campers. Visitors must be out of the campground by 10 PM. From
October 1 to March 31, visitors must be out of campground by 8:30
PM. Fee to visit a registered camper is $4 per vehicle or walk-in.
Check out time is 3 PM
(NO EXCEPTIONS).
Check in time for a
campsite reservation is 4 PM.
Camping Limit is 14
consecutive days or 14 nonconsecutive days in any 30-day period at
all Corps of Engineers-operated campgrounds on the Allatoona Lake
Project.
All motorized vehicles
must be street legal and operated by a licensed driver on
established roadways in accordance with State Regulations. No golf
carts/scooters/mini-bikes, etc. Vehicles may not be operated or
parked off the pavement. No riding on the exterior of vehicles.
All garbage must be
placed in the dumpster. Do not deposit garbage in fireplaces or
grills. Keep campsite clean during occupancy and upon departure.
Do not leave garbage bags on the campsite.
Due to environmental concerns
and water quality, gray/waste water from RV's and portable
toilets must be caught in holding tanks or other receptacle and
deposited at the dump station. Washing vehicles, camping equipment,
or anything that produces gray water to be discharged on or around
the campsite IS PROHIBITED.
Park gates are locked
during the hours of 10:30 PM to 7 AM. From October 1 through March
31, park gates are locked during the hours of 9 PM to 7 AM.
Emergency exits only during these hours. (See Attendant on duty at
campsite)
Noise: Quiet hours are in
effect from 10 PM to 6 AM daily. Unreasonable loud noise IS
PROHIBITED any time.
Pets: Wild or exotic pets
are not allowed in campground. Maximum of two (2) pets per campsite
and they must be kept on a leash no longer than six (6) feet. Pets
are not allowed in restrooms, on playgrounds, in shelters, or
designated swim areas. Pet owners must dispose of all pet waste in
flush toilets. No person shall allow animals to bark or emit other
noises that unreasonably disturb others. Do not leave pets
unattended.
 Fires
must be confined to fireplaces or grills. Only dead wood on the
ground may be collected for firewood. Do not leave fires
unattended. Extinguish all fires upon departure from campsite.
Fireworks, firearms,
explosives and projectile-firing devices ARE PROHIBITED.
Lanterns should be hung
on metal hangers provided at campsite. Heat from lanterns will
damage trees.
Designated swimming areas
are not supervised. Swim at your own risk. Swimming at launching
ramps IS PROHIBITED.
Sinks in restrooms and
laundry rooms are not to be used for washing dishes, pets, etc., or
for cleaning fish.
The use of any plug or
adapter or the alteration of electrical breakers to exceed the
existing amperage is not safe and is not permitted. The U.S.
Government will not be responsible for any and all accidents that
result from the unauthorized use of plug adapters. Customers using
plug adapters assume liability for any damage to their own, as well
as, to Government-owned electrical equipment.
Individuals in the campground
may be required to furnish proper identification to Park
Rangers.
Any act or conduct which
interferes with, impedes, or disrupts another person's use of the
project (boisterous, rowdy, or disorderly conduct), IS PROHIBITED.
Interference with any
Park Ranger or Government employee in the conduct of their official
duty is prohibited.
Failure to abide by these
park regulations and restrictions may result in legal action,
expulsion, and/or forfeiture of fees paid. The person registered for
a campsite shall be presumed to be responsible for any violation of
rules unless proven otherwise.
Campgrounds
4 - McKaskey Creek
7 - Upper Stamp Creek
10 - Sweetwater Creek
18 - Victoria
20 - Payne
27 - McKinney
28 - Clark Creek North
29 - Clark Creek South - CLOSED
32 - Old Highway 41 #3
Campground Reservations:
877-444-6777;
www.reserveusa.com
Day Use
1 - Project Mgr's
Office/Visitor Ctr
2 - Cooper Branch #1
6 - Upper Stamp Creek
10 - Sweetwater
11 - Knox Bridge
18 - Victoria
19 - Kellogg Creek - CLOSED
20 - Payne Ram
22 - Galts Ferry
30 - Tanyard Creek
33 - Old Highway 41 #1
34 - Old Highway 41 #2 - CLOSED
39 - Blockhouse
41 - Riverside Park
42 - Cooper Furnace
State, County & City areas
3 - Bartow County Park
9 - Allatoona Wildlife Mtg. Area
12 - Canton City Park
13 - Cherokee County Park
16 - Cherokee Mills
23 - Bartow Carver Park
24 - Red Top Mountain State Park
35 - Acworth Beach
36 - Cobb Regional Park
37 - Proctor Landing
43 - Dallas Road
Marinas
5 - Wilderness Camp
15 - Little River Landing
17 - Victoria Harbour
21 - Harbor Town
25 - Park Marina
26 - Glade Marina
31 - Holiday Marina
40 - Allatoona Landing
Other
Lake Info: 678-721-6700
Lake Level: 770-386-0549
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
http://allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil/
CAMPGROUND/DAY USE DATES
Open and Close Dates - 2010
| Campground
|
Open
|
Close |
| McKaskey |
March 26 |
Sept 7 |
| Sweetwater |
March 26 |
Sept 7 |
| Victoria |
March 26 |
Oct 11 |
| Payne |
March 26 |
Sept 7 |
| McKinney |
All Year |
|
| Clark Creek North |
April 30 |
Sept 7 |
| Old Hwy 41 #3 |
April 30 |
Sept 7 |
| Upper Stamp Creek |
April 30 |
Sept 7 |
| Clark Creek South |
CLOSED in 2010 |
|
| |
|
|
| Day Use Area
|
Open
|
Close |
| Office/Visitor Center
|
All Year |
|
| Coopers Branch #1 |
All Year |
|
| Coopers Branch #2 |
May 1 |
Sept 6 |
| Upper Stamp Creek
|
All Year |
|
| Sweetwater |
April 23 |
Sept 6 |
| *Knox Bridge |
April 1* |
Sept 7* |
| Cherokee Mills
|
All Year |
|
| Victoria Ramp
|
All Year* |
|
| Victoria Beach |
April 23 |
Sept 6 |
| Payne Ramp |
All Year |
|
| Galts Ferry |
All Year |
|
| *Tanyard Ramp |
May 1* |
Sept 6* |
| Old Hwy 41 #1 |
April 23 |
Sept 6 |
| Blockhouse #2 |
All Year |
|
| Riverside |
All Year |
|
| Coopers Furnace |
All Year |
|
| *Clark Creek S Ramp |
April 1* |
Dec 1* |
* Open and Close dates depend
on lake level
Day Use Fees
Boat Launch in day use area
without a beach - $3
Boat Launch in day use area with a beach - $4
Vehicle - $4
Commercial vehicles (per person) - $1
Pedestrian/bicycles - $1
Annual Pass - $30
(With Golden Age/Access Passports, day use
fees are half price)
Camping Rates (per night)
Site without hookups - $16
Site w/water & 30 amp electric - $20
Site w/water & 50 amp electric - $22
Site w/ water, 30 amp electric, & sewer - $24
Premium site w/water & 30 amp electric - $24
Premium site w/water & 50 amp electric - $26
Site w/water, 50 amp electric, & sewer - $26
Double site w/water & 30 amp electric - $40
Double site w/water, 30 amp electric, & sewer - $44
Premium double site w/water & 30 amp electric - $48
Premium double site w/water & 50 amp electric - $52
Sweetwater Group (9 sites w/water & electric) - $240
Fee to Visit Registered Camper (per vehicle or walk-in) - $4
Picnic Shelter Reservations
The Corp offers 9 picnic
shelters located in seven day use areas.
| Day Use Area
|
Capacity |
Fee |
| Coopers Branch #1 |
50 |
$50 |
| Coopers Branch #2 |
50 |
$50 |
| Sweetwater |
100 |
$100* |
| Galts Ferry
|
100 |
$100* |
| Riverside "A" |
200 |
$150 |
| Riverside "B" |
50 |
$75 |
| Coopers Furnace "A"
|
60 |
$75 |
| Coopers Furnace "B"
|
60 |
$75 |
For Shelter Reservations contact
the Project Management Office at 678-721-6700 between 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. Mon-Fri.
*NOTE: Day use fees are not
charged to persons using the shelter if the shelter has been
reserved and the fee paid. If shelter is used on first-come, first
served basis, a Day Use fee is charged to each vehicle.
FOR MORE CAMPING INFORMATION
CALL 678 721-6700 or VISIT
http://allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil
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