Mckaskey Creek Campground
Allatoona Lake
McKaskey Creek Campground 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 form the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles north. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.
The campground contains 51 sites, 32 of which have electrical and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, grills and lantern posts are provided. Other amenities include a dump station, boat ramp, playground and swimming beach.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- Maximum of three vehicles per campsite
- Maximum of eight people per campsite
- Maximum of three pets are permitted per campsite
Digital Copies of campground maps are available online. Please print ahead of time if you would like physical copy.
- Off-road vehicles, golf carts and ATVs are not permitted
- Entrance gate is locked from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Camping limit is 14 consecutive days or 14 non-consecutive days in any 30-day period at all Corps of Engineers operated campgrounds on the Allatoona Lake Project.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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 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.
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.
Changes & 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 bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
• Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
• Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Contact Information
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1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20 CARTERSVILLE GA 30121
Physical
358 McKaskey Creek Road Cartersville GA 30121
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 678-721-6700
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
- Physical Address: 358 McKaskey Creek Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121
- Take I-75 N to Exit 290 (Canton/Rome/GA Hwy 20), Continue east onto GA 20; take an immediate right onto GA SPUR 20 for 2 miles, then turn left onto McKaskey Creek Road and travel 1 mile to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 42, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 45, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop MCKA, Type Rv Electric
- Site 01, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 47, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 49, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 44, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop MCKA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
- Site 43, Loop MCKA, Type Standard Electric
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