Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga)
Allatoona Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Catersville, GA, GA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including water sports, picnicking, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.Various water sports, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding are popular activities on the 11-mi
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Cooper Branch No. 2 Day Use Area sits on scenic Allatoona Lake with peaceful surroundings ideal for a quick getaway just 35 miles from Atlanta. Google reviewers (4.6/5 stars) praise the beautiful hiking trails through mountain laurels and calm, relaxing atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also Northern Scarletsnake, Eastern Garter Snake, river otters, and various bird species including Red-headed Woodpecker and Summer Tanager.
Insider tips for Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga): Book early — it's a popular federal campground Day use shelters available for birthday parties and gatherings at nominal cost Check out the historic Furnace and dam during your visit
Skip Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga) if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at sites. Planning to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. Need more than 1 tent site — only 1 site total.
Best time to visit Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga): May through October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Galt’S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Victoria Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA), Sweetwater Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga)
Cell signal at Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including water sports, picnicking, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.Various water sports, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground
Day use shelters available for birthday parties and gatherings at nominal cost
Check out the historic Furnace and dam during your visit
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-75 take Exit 290 (GA Hwy 20 / Canton / Rome). Northbound traffic: right off exit onto GA Hwy 20. Southbound traffic: left off exit onto GA Hwy 20. Travel 0.3 mile and turn right at traffic light (by Wendy's) onto GA Hwy Spur 20. Travel 3.5 miles and the entrance to Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is on the left. Physical address: Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area, 1101 GA Highway Spur 20, Cartersville, GA 30121
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Allatoona Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Allatoona Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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