Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake

Overview

Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia. Recreation Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $22 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

678-721-6700

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw MountainHike · 45-90 Minutes · 9.6 mi from camp

  This 1.1 mile hike to the summit of Big Kennesaw mountain is one of the most scenic and popular trails in the park. National Park Service

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• Homestead TrailHike · 2.8 mi long · 7.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

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• Exploring Gold BranchHike · 1-6 Hours · 14.4 mi from camp

  Escape the crowds with a short drive to Gold Branch in east Cobb County. National Park Service

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• Sutallee Trace Trailhead (Hightower Church)Trailhead · 8.9 mi from campShow on map
• Exploring Palisades EastHike · 1-6 Hours · 18.0 mi from camp

  Welcome to the eastern half of the Palisades Unit. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Mason's ConnectorBike ride · 0.9 mi long · 10.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mason's BridgeBike ride · 4.4 mi long · Moderate · 10.1 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Cochran Shoals Fitness LoopBike ride · 16.2 mi from camp

  The Cochran Shoals Fitness Loop is a true multi-use trail. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Allatoona FallsWaterfall · 3.2 mi from camp

  A 20-foot waterfall.

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• Sweat MountainPeak · 1,640 ft · 8.0 mi from camp

  Sweat Mountain is a mountain in far northeastern Cobb County, Georgia, in the suburbs north of Atlanta. Wikipedia

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• Pine MountainPeak · 1,299 ft · 9.8 mi from camp

  Pine Mountain is a natural geographical feature located in Cobb County, Georgia, near the town of Kennesaw. Wikipedia

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• Wildcat FallsWaterfall · 14.1 mi from camp

  A 1-foot waterfall.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.