Region
North Georgia High Country
Lake Allatoona Recreation Guide
Make Memories at Lake Allatoona
Lake Allatoona is a north Georgia reservoir fishing destination with extensive public ramp access, Corps recreation areas, marinas, and bass, crappie, catfish, and striper opportunities.
Photo: Tim Oberle / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
Why Lake Allatoona Belongs on Your Georgia Outdoors List
Lake Allatoona is a popular north Georgia reservoir with multiple public access points, marinas, and parks. Anglers commonly target Alabama bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, and crappie. It is heavily used for boating, so early mornings and weekdays are often easier for fishing. Red Top Mountain State Park is one of the better-known access points.
Quick Facts for Planning Your Visit
Use these at-a-glance details to understand the setting, then build the trip around how your family or group wants to enjoy the water.
Lake Size
12,000 acres
Shoreline
270 miles
Best For
Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, parks & day use
What You Can Do at Lake Allatoona
These lake-specific notes highlight the recreation that is genuinely available here, along with the limits and practical details that shape a visit.
Extensive Ramps and Marina Services
Lake Allatoona is built for active boating, with dozens of public recreation areas offering ramps and a network of full-service marinas providing slips, fuel, repairs, rentals, storage, and supplies. It works equally well for a quick launch or a full boating weekend.
Fish from Boats, Banks, and Jetties
Allatoona supports year-round fishing for striped and hybrid bass, spotted and largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and other species. Its many ramps, parks, campgrounds, shoreline areas, and fishing jetties create options for both boat and bank anglers.
Choose from Several Public Beaches
Designated swimming beaches are available at multiple campgrounds and day-use parks. Because beach schedules and water conditions can vary, visitors should choose an established area and confirm current operating status before arriving.
A Large Network of Public Campgrounds
Allatoona’s public campgrounds range from primitive and tent sites to campsites with water and electrical hookups. Many also include beaches, ramps, playgrounds, showers, restrooms, picnic shelters, and other facilities that support a complete lake weekend.
Parks for Picnics and Shoreline Recreation
Fourteen public day-use parks offer combinations of picnic tables, shelters, fishing jetties, beaches, ball fields, playground-style recreation, and boat access. The lake is especially useful for groups that want activities both on and off the water.
Launch Points & Shoreline Access
Lake Access & Boat Ramps at Lake Allatoona
18 published access points can help you choose where to launch, fish, picnic, swim, or begin a day on the water. Confirm current hours, fees, water levels, and ramp conditions before traveling.
Boat Ramp
Public access
Blockhouse Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
36 Sandtown Road SE
GA 30121
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Fishing pier, Restrooms
Boat Ramp
Public access
Cooper Branch #1 Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
1121 Highway Spur 20
Cartersville, GA 30121
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Boat Ramp
Public access
Galt's Ferry Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
7299 Rocky Lane
Acworth, GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
State Park Access
Public access
Red Top Mountain State Park Access
Operated by: Georgia State Parks
Location:
50 Lodge Road SE
GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing, Picnic area
Phone: 770-975-0055
Boat Ramp
Public access
Tanyard Creek Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
4705 Tanyard Creek Road NW
Acworth, GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Boat Ramp
Public access
Victoria Day Use Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
955 Victoria Landing Drive
Woodstock, GA 30189
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Marina
Private business
Glade Marina
Operated by: Glade Marina
Location:
5400 Kings Camp Road SE
GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Marina, Boat rentals
Phone: 770-975-7000
Marina
Private business
Holiday Harbor Marina
Operated by: Holiday Harbor Marina
Location:
5989 Groovers Landing Road SE
GA 30102
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Marina, Boat rentals, Fuel
Phone: 770-974-2575
Marina
Private business
Little River Marina
Operated by: Little River Marina
Location:
6986 Bells Ferry Road
GA 30114
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Marina, Boat rentals
Phone: 770-345-2900
Boat Ramp
Public access
Cherokee Mills Boat Ramp
Operated by: Cherokee Recreation and Parks
Location:
6900 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Boat Ramp
Public access
Knox Bridge Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
6100 Knox Bridge Highway
Canton, GA 30114
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
McKinney Campground Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
6659 McKinney Campground Road
Acworth, GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
Payne Campground Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
2495 Kellogg Creek Road
Acworth, GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Boat Ramp
Public access
Riverside Park Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
513 Allatoona Dam Road SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Campground Boat Ramp
Public access
Sweetwater Campground Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
1400 Fields Chapel Road
Canton, GA 30114
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Boat Ramp
Public access
Upper Stamp Creek Boat Ramp
Operated by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Location:
365 Wilderness Camp Road
White, GA 30184
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Bank fishing
Marina
Private business
Allatoona Landing Marina
Operated by: Allatoona Landing Marina
Location:
24 Allatoona Landing Road SE
GA 30121
Available: Camping, Boat launch, Fishing access, Marina, Boat rentals, Bait & tackle
Phone: 770-974-6089
Marina
Private business
Park Marina
Operated by: Park Marina
Location:
651 Park Marina Road
GA 30102
Available: Boat launch, Fishing access, Marina, Boat rentals, Fuel
Phone: 770-974-2628
Marinas, Rentals & Lake Services
For many visitors, lake weekends start with practical services: fuel, ramps, rentals, dock access, supplies, and a good launching point for the day.
Marina
Allatoona Landing Marina & Resort
Lake Allatoona marina and resort in Cartersville with wet slips, dry storage, rentals, campgrounds, cottages, and resort-style amenities.
Allatoona Landing Marina & Resort is both a Lake Allatoona campground destination and a marina/lake-services business, offering wet slips, dry boat storage, rentals, kayak and paddleboard options, campgrounds, cottages, pool access, and other visitor amenities.
Services: marina, wet slips, dry boat storage, boat rentals, kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, campground, cottages, swimming pool
Hours: Confirm current marina, rental, campground, and resort-office hours before visiting.
Address:
24 Allatoona Landing Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121
Phone: 770-974-6089
Marina
Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort
Lake Allatoona marina and resort in Acworth with boat rentals, storage, camping, cottages, dining, and lake services.
Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort is a Lake Allatoona marina, campground, and resort-style destination offering boat rentals, boat storage, camping, cottage rentals, dining, and visitor services from the Acworth area.
Services: marina, boat rentals, boat storage, camping, cottage rentals, dining, lake services
Hours: Confirm current marina office, rental, lodging, and dining hours before visiting.
Address:
5989 Groovers Landing Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102
Phone: 770-974-2575
Marina
Little River Marina
Lake Allatoona marina with boat rentals, slips, dry storage, boat club, and restaurant.
Services: boat rentals, slip rentals, dry storage, boat club, restaurant
Address:
6986 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114
Phone: 770-345-2900
Marina
Park Marina
Lake Allatoona marina in Cartersville with slips, boat rentals, supplies, fuel, and marine services.
Park Marina is a major Lake Allatoona marina in Cartersville offering boat slips, boat rentals, lake supplies, gas dock access, and marine services for visitors planning a day or weekend on the water.
Services: marina, boat slips, pontoon rentals, ski boat rentals, fuel dock, gas dock, marine services, lake supplies
Hours: Confirm current marina, rental, and fuel dock hours before visiting.
Address:
651 Park Marina Road
Cartersville, GA 30102
Phone: 770-974-2628
Marina
Glade Marina
Lake Allatoona marina offering daily boat rentals including pontoons, paddleboards, and kayaks.
Services: boat rentals, pontoon rentals, paddleboards, kayaks
Address:
5400 Kings Camp Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102
Phone: 770-975-7000
Marina
Victoria Harbour Marina
Northern Lake Allatoona marina with wet slips, dry stack storage, lake views, fuel, repairs, ship store access, and dining nearby at Sunset Grille.
Victoria Harbour Marina serves the northern Lake Allatoona area with marina services including wet slips, dry stack storage, boat storage, fuel, repairs, ship store access, lake views, and nearby dining at Sunset Grille, making it a useful lake-services listing for Woodstock and north-lake visitors.
Services: marina, wet slips, dry stack storage, boat storage, fuel, repairs, ship store, lake services, nearby dining
Hours: Confirm current marina office, fuel, repair, and ship store hours before visiting.
Address:
1000 Victoria Landing Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone: 770-926-7718
Build a Weekend Around Lake Allatoona
Use the lake as the anchor, then add campgrounds, parks, restaurants, marinas, and nearby outdoor stops to shape a trip that feels distinctly Georgia.
Start with the Water
Plan a day of fishing with information on fish species, access points, and places to cast from shore or launch a boat.
Add the Basecamp
Choose a campground, RV site, cabin, hotel, or nearby town that gives everyone more time together.
Explore Nearby
Look for parks, restaurants, events, trails, and small-town stops that turn the lake visit into a more memorable Georgia getaway.
Plan Your Lake Trip
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