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| General Allatoona Lake Contact Information |
Contact: Allatoona Lake General Information, Operations Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 487, Cartersville, GA 30120 - Phone: 678-721-6700
Lake Elevation: Phone: 770-386-0549 - Generation Schedule: Phone: 706-334-7213
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. |
| Allatoona Lake Statistics |
Area (acres) 12,010 - Length of Shoreline (miles) 270 - Volume (acre-feet) 367,500 and
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.
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.
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 |
 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.
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.
Directions: I-75 to exit 290, go east 50 yards, turn right onto GA Spur 20 and follow signs.
McKaskey Creek Campground Map |
 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.
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 pm to 7 am. During the period October 1 thru March 31, gate locked at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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 |
 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.
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.
Old Hwy 41 #3 Campground Map |
 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.
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. Payne Campground Map |
 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.
Camping Reservation Info - Sites range from $16- $220/night. The campground closes at 10:30 p.m. The gate is locked at 10:30 pm to 7 am.
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 |
 Victoria Campground - 72 campsites, all with electrical and water hookups, dump station, coin laundry, hot showers, swimming beach, boat ramp nearby, attendant on duty. Campground is open April to early October.
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 mid-October at 3 p.m.
The last reservable night at this campground is mid-October. Victoria Campground Map |
| 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 is not available from end of September through mid-October. |
| Hunting & Hunting Permits |
Requests are taken for 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 |
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% 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.
Phone: 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 Georgia West NAD83 Feet, GPS Coordinates NAD27 Feet |
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State Plane Coordinates* |
GPS Coordinates* |
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Northing |
Easting |
Latitude N |
Longitude W |
| Day Use Areas |
| Victoria |
1510604.9 |
2159727.3 |
34 09 06.1 |
84 37 08.8 |
| Kellogg Creek |
1499459.5 |
162564.5 |
2 34 07 16.0 |
84 36 34.4 |
| Sweetwater |
1527272.1 |
2172863.0 |
34 11 51.6 |
84 34 33.3 |
| Cherokee Mills |
1512939.0 |
2170773.7 |
34 09 29.7 |
84 34 57.4 |
| Cooper's Furnace |
1515312.2 |
2124540.1 |
34 09 51.0 |
84 44 08.1 |
| Tanyard Ramp |
1487957.6 |
2137378.2 |
34 05 21.0 |
84 41 33.3 |
| 41 #1 |
1487337.0 |
2133929.1 |
34 05 14.7 |
84 42 14.3 |
| 41 #2 |
1487175.4 |
2132156.1 |
34 05 13.0 |
84 42 35.4 |
| Blockhouse |
1487959.1 |
2130138.0 |
34 05 20.7 |
84 42 59.4 |
| Riverside |
1514126.1 |
2122696.4 |
34 09 39.1 |
84 44 29.6 |
| Galts |
1503288.9 |
2151890.1 |
34 07 53.4 |
84 38 41.6 |
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| Campgrounds |
| McKaskey |
1525764.4 |
2128416.7 |
34 11 34.6 |
84 43 22.3 |
| 41 #3 |
1488023.1 |
2132474.6 |
34 05 21.4 |
84 42 31.6 |
| Sweetwater |
1527522.5 |
2172749.9 |
34 11 54.0 |
84 34 34.6 |
| Upper Stamp Creek |
1529355.0 |
2141183.7 |
34 12 10.2 |
84 40 50.6 |
| Payne |
1499878.0 |
2159141.8 |
34 07 20.0 |
84 37 15.2 |
| Clark Creek North |
1492981.2 |
2140397.6 |
34 06 10.9 |
84 40 57.7 |
| Clark Creek South |
1491927.9 |
2140426.7 |
34 06 00.5 |
84 40 57.3 |
| Victoria |
1510369.3 |
2160118.5 |
34 09 03.8 |
84 37 04.1 |
| McKinney |
1496222.2 |
2136115.3 |
34 0642.7 |
84 41 48.8 |
| Boat Ramps |
| Cooper Branch #1 |
1517530.7 |
2126673.8 |
34 10 13.0 |
84 43 42.5 |
| Tanyard Creek Ramp |
1488528.5 |
2137655.4 |
34 05 26.7 |
84 41 30.1 |
| 41 #1 |
1486998.1 |
2133976.1 |
34 05 11.4 |
84 42 13.7 |
| Blockhouse |
1488232.8 |
2130523.9 |
34 05 23.4 |
84 42 54.8 |
| Riverside |
1514146.8 |
2121964.5 |
34 09 39.3 |
84 44 38.3 |
| Stamp Creek Ramp |
1524203.1 |
2136867.1 |
34 11 19.6 |
84 41 41.6 |
| Knox Bridge Ramp |
1533600.2 |
2174876.6 |
34 12 54.3 |
84 34 09.6 |
| Cherokee Mills Ramp |
1513652.6 |
2171041.5 |
34 09 36.8 |
84 34 54.3 |
| Victoria Day Use |
1510783.9 |
2159201.2 |
34 09 07.9 |
84 37 15.0 |
| Galts Ferry |
1503320.8 |
2151299.8 |
34 07 53.7 |
84 38 48.6 |
| McKaskey CG |
1524511.7 |
2130167.0 |
34 11 22.3 |
84 43 01.4 |
| Sweetwater CG |
1525370.2 |
2171155.0 |
34 11 32.7 |
84 34 53.5 |
| Upper Stamp CG |
1529020.8 |
2142671.2 |
34 12 07.5 |
84 40 32.8 |
| Payne CG |
1499989.7 |
2160691.7 |
34 07 21.2 |
84 36 56.7 |
| Clark Creek South CG |
1492233.0 |
2140640.3 |
34 06 03.5 |
84 40 54.8 |
| 41 #3 |
1489095.8 |
2130859.4 |
34 05 32.0 |
84 42 50.9 |
| McKinney CG |
1493633.2 |
2136491.0 |
34 06 17.1 |
84 41 44.2 |
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Check these out below:
Allatoona Lake Map
Carters Lake
Lake Lanier Parks
Lake Lanier Campground
Lake Lanier Regulations
Water Safety
Georgia Lakes Page
Lakes & Rivers Map
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