Upper Stamp Creek Campground
Allatoona Lake
Upper Stamp Creek Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
Upper Stamp Creek Campground provides 20 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.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- Maximum of three pets are permitted per campsite
- Maximum of eight people per campsite
- Maximum of three vehicles per campsite
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.
- Off-road vehicles, golf carts and ATVs are not permitted
- Entrance gate is locked from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Digital Copies of campground maps are available online. Please print ahead of time if you would like physical copy.
- 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.
Friday Check-in 10:00am.
Natural Features
Located only 45 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.
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. Fishing jetties are available at numerous shoreline fishing locations, and a dock is provided at the campground.
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 White GA 30121
Physical
80 Chitwood Cemetery Rd White GA 30184
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: 80 Chitwood Cove Road, White, GA 30184
- From I-75 take exit 290 and head east on Highway 20 toward Canton/Rome. After 4 miles, turn right onto Wilderness Camp Road, then take a left onto Chitwood Cemetery Road and follow the signs to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 17, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop UST4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop UST4, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop UST4, Type Standard Electric
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