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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

678-721-6700

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sweetwater Day Use Area (ga), 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

• Sutallee Trace Trailhead (Hightower Church)Trailhead · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Homestead TrailHike · 2.8 mi long · 7.6 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.

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• Hike to the Top of Big Kennesaw MountainHike · 45-90 Minutes · 14.9 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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• Exploring Gold BranchHike · 1-6 Hours · 18.2 mi from camp

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

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Mountain biking

• Mason's ConnectorBike ride · 0.9 mi long · 14.2 mi from campShow on map
• Mason's BridgeBike ride · 4.4 mi long · Moderate · 14.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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• Cochran Shoals Fitness LoopBike ride · 21.0 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 · 4.6 mi from camp

  A 20-foot waterfall.

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• Sweat MountainPeak · 1,640 ft · 11.4 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 · 15.0 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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• Vickery Creek FallsWaterfall · 18.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. 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.