Allatoona Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia.

Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. Located only 30 miles from Atlanta, more than 6 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, camping, hunting, fishing, swimming and other water sports, and observing the abundant wildlife along the shores of this beautiful lake. The visitor center features video exhibits and displays about the area's history, ranging from the time of early Indians to the gold mining and iron making days, from Civil War up to the present.

Camping and Day Use

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Activities and Experiences

  • Allatoona Lake Project Hunting Permits
  • Knox Bridge Ramp

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Environmental Education
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Other Recreation Concession Site
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Swimming Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Atlanta, 45 miles north on I-75 to Exit 290, east on GA 20, south on GA 20 Spur to the dam and visitor center.

Additional Information

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  • Allatoona Lake Photo Album
  • Allatoona Lake Website
  • Facebook
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Photo Gallery

  • paddling on a quiet lakepaddling on a lake
  • Allatoona Lake from the Visitor Center Overlook
  • Allatoona Lake on fall morning
  • Allatoona Dam on fall morning
  • Allatoona Dam and LakeAllatoona Dam as seen from Bartow Gatewood Park
  • Entrance to Stamp Creek Day Use Area
  • Stamp Creek Day Use Area Courtesy Dock
  • Entrance to Victoria Day Use Area
  • Victoria Day Use Beach

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