Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)
Riverside Park 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
- 34.16095, -84.74170
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview Riverside Park Day Use Area is situated along 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 Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities along the 164-mile Etowah River waterway that rises northwest of Dahlonega, Georgia, north of Atlanta. Facilities Riverside Park Day Use Area has two open shelters within the park: Shelter "A" is on the left once you enter the park. It is located on the Etowah River and has a maximum seating capacity of 200 people. Horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court and an open playing field are adjacent to Shelter "A". Horseshoes and volleyball can be loaned out by the onsite Park Hosts. Shelter "B" is further in the park in a wooded area along a creek. It is the smaller shelter and is within walking distance of the Etowah River. Shelter "B" has a maximum seating capacity of 50 people. A horseshoe pit is within 20 yards. Horseshoes can be loaned out by the onsite Park Hosts. A restroom is within walking distance of both shelters. There is a boat ramp in the park to access the river. The Vinyard Mountain Hiking Trail can be accessed from inside the Riverside Park Day Use Area. The very scenic Etowah Disc Golf Course is located in Rivers
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper's Furnace 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 | 0.8 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Red Top Mountain State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #59 | Overnight parking | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground | Public campground | 4.7 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.