Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)
Sweetwater 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
- 34.19830, -84.57568
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access
- 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 Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga)
Overview Sweetwater 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 45 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 Sweetwater Day Use Area has an open shelter with a maximum seating capacity of 100 people. A restroom is 50 yards from the shelter. A horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court are adjacent to the shelter. Horseshoes and volleyball can be loaned out by onsite Park Attendants. There is also a playground and beach in the 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 black bears roaming the area. Nearby Attractions The city of Carterville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. The City of Emerson is home to the Lakepoint Sports Complex. Kennes
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- nexAir · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Sweetwater Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Victoria Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.3 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground | Public campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Galt's Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 6.1 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.