Bartow County - Gatewood Park

About Allatoona Lake

Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, more than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming and other water sports, and observing the abundant wildlife along the shores of this beautiful lake. The visitor center features video exhibits and displays about the area's history, ranging from the time of early Indians to the gold mining and iron making days, from Civil War up to the present.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

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.

Directions to Allatoona Lake, not to this specific campground.

Activities

• BOATING
• CAMPING
• PICNICKING
• WATER SPORTS
• PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE

Nearby federal campgrounds

• COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)Allatoona Lake1 mi
• Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)Allatoona Lake1 mi
• Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)Allatoona Lake1 mi
• Traina Enterprises - Wilderness Camp MarinaAllatoona Lake1 mi
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Red Top MountainAllatoona Lake2 mi
• Glade MarinaAllatoona Lake4 mi