Sweetwater Campground

Photo · Jess/Peggy Varner

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

151Sites

78 ftMax rig

The place

Sweetwater 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. Nearly 7 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, swimming, camping, hunting, fishing, boating and observing wildlife along the 270 miles of shoreline. The lake is annually restocked with bass, crappie, bream, gar and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers. Keep reading

Fishing jetties are available at numerous shoreline fishing locations, and a dock is provided at the campground. Facilities Sweetwater Campground provides more than 150 spacious reservable campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Lake front sites are also available, giving visitors sweeping views of the vast lake. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors. Natural Features Located only 50 miles from Atlanta, Allatoona Lake is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors respite from the rush of city living. Nearby Attractions The city of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. The Visitor Center at Allatoona Lake Project Management Office features video exhibits and displays about the area’s history, ranging from the time of early Native Americans, to the Civil War and to present times. The Visitor Center overlooks the dam and offers many hiking trails. Red Top Mountain State Park has more than 15 miles of trails and offers interpretive programs. Eight marinas are located on Allatoona Lake that offer boat rentals and restaurants. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located in Kennesaw and White Water Park is in Marietta. Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium are located in Atlanta. Contact Info This location is staffed. Please call (770) 720-4025 to speak with local staff. Charges & Cancellations Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. • Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 151

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
SCG	001	standard electric	38 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	002	standard electric	37 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	003	standard electric	31 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	004	standard electric	32 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	005	standard electric	39 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	006	standard electric	25 ft	Electricity Hookup
SCG	007	standard electric	24 ft	50
SCG	008	standard electric	30 ft	50
SCG	009	standard electric	31 ft	50
SCG	010	standard electric	24 ft	50
SCG	011	standard electric	35 ft	50
SCG	012	standard electric	36 ft	50
SCG	013	standard electric	40 ft	50
SCG	014	standard electric	70 ft	50
SCG	015	standard electric	44 ft	50
SCG	016	standard electric	34 ft	50
SCG	017	standard electric	29 ft	50
SCG	018	standard electric	30 ft	50
SCG	019	standard electric	38 ft	50
SCG	020	standard electric	38 ft	50
SCG	021	standard electric	54 ft	50
SCG	022	standard electric	30 ft	50
SCG	023	standard electric	35 ft	50
SCG	024	standard electric	26 ft	50
SCG	025	standard electric	25 ft	50
SCG	026	standard electric	50 ft	50
SCG	027	standard electric	65 ft	50
SCG	029	standard electric	70 ft	50
SCG	030	standard electric	45 ft	50
SCG	031	standard electric	34 ft	50
SCG	032	standard electric	35 ft	50
SCG	033	standard electric	25 ft	50
SCG	034	standard electric	44 ft	50
SCG	035	standard electric	47 ft	50
SCG	036	standard electric	47 ft	50
SCG	037	standard electric	27 ft	50
SCG	038	standard electric	37 ft	50
SCG	039	standard electric	29 ft	50
SCG	040	standard electric	27 ft	50
SCG	041	standard electric	23 ft	50
SCG	042	standard electric	38 ft	50
SCG	043	standard electric	40 ft	50
SCG	044	standard electric	38 ft	50
SCG	045	standard electric	32 ft	50
SCG	046	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
SCG	047	tent only nonelectric	29 ft	—
SCG	048	standard electric	33 ft	50
SCG	049	tent only nonelectric	33 ft	—
SCG	050	tent only nonelectric	55 ft	—
SCG	051	standard electric	31 ft	50
SCG	052	tent only nonelectric	45 ft	—
SCG	053	tent only nonelectric	47 ft	—
SCG	054	standard electric	48 ft	50
SCG	055	standard electric	40 ft	50
SCG	056	tent only nonelectric	40 ft	—
SCG	057	tent only nonelectric	45 ft	—
SCG	058	standard electric	35 ft	50
SCG	059	standard electric	37 ft	50
SCG	060	standard electric	38 ft	50
SCG	061	standard electric	40 ft	50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in GA-11. This member’s public-lands record →

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