Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (Ga) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.16416, -84.73571
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 678-721-6700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake. The river and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. Recreation Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities along the Etowah River. Facilities Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area has two open shelters which both have a seating capacity of 60 people maximum. Shelter B is the first one on the right when entering the park. Shelter A is the second shelter on the right when entering the park. A restroom is within walking distance from both shelters. A horseshoe pit and volleyball court are adjacent to both shelters. A playground is located between the two shelters. Horseshoes and volleyball can be loaned out by the onsite Park Hosts. An iron furnace from the 1800s is also within the park. In addition, a system of hiking trails can be accessed from the Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area. Natural Features The rolling hills around Allatoona Lake are thickly forested with lush oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, hickory and the occasional pine tree. Ferns and honeysuckle bushes make up the understory. The dense hardwood forests are home to raccoons, opossum, bobcats, red and gray fox, white tail deer, squirrels, and chipmunks. From time to time, visitors even spot bl
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- nexAir · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- 8 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Red Top Mountain State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #59 | Overnight parking | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground | Public campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.