Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
Galt's Ferry 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
- 34.13113, -84.64482
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Sailing, Swimming, Tubing, Water Skiing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 678-721-6700
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake 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 Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake. Its 270 miles of shoreline provide great opportunities for picnicking, hiking, hunting and relaxing. Facilities Galt's Ferry Day Use Area has an open shelter with a maximum seating capacity of 100 people. A restroom is within 50 yards of the shelter. A horseshoe pit is adjacent to the shelter. Horseshoes can be loaned out by onsite Park Attendants. Galt's Ferry has a beach, playground, fishing jetty and boat ramp. 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 black bears roaming the area. Nearby Attractions The City of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. The City of Emerson is home to Lakepoint Sports Complex. Kennesaw Mountain Nationa
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- nexAir · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- 21 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Red Top Mountain State Park Campground | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.8 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground | Public campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Sweetwater Campground | Private campground | 5.6 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.