Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
Allatoona Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Catersville, GA, GA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cooper’s Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake. The river and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south.
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, Restrooms, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/coopers-furnace-day-use-area-ga to be notified when sites open up.
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area offers a peaceful riverside setting on the Etowah River just 35 miles from Atlanta, with opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic beauty, historic furnace and dam, and calm atmosphere (4.6/5 from 409 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also Northern Scarletsnake, Eastern Garter Snake, North American River Otter, Southern Flying Squirrel, and various bird species including Red-headed Woodpecker and Summer Tanager.
Insider tips for Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Day use shelters available for birthday parties and group events at nominal cost Check out the historic furnace and dam while visiting
Skip Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga) if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonally closed. You require more than 2 available tent sites.
Best time to visit Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga): May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Galt’S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Victoria Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cooper’S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
Cell signal at Cooper’S Furnace 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’s Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake. The river and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south.
Verified facts
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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
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Day use shelters available for birthday parties and group events at nominal cost
Check out the historic furnace and dam while visiting
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-75 take Exit 285 (Red Top Mountain Road). Northbound traffic turn left / Southbound traffic turn right onto Red Top Mountain Road. Turn right at the first traffic light onto the connector which will come to Hwy 41. Turn right onto Hwy 41. Travel 2 miles crossing over the Etowah River and turn right immediately after crossing over the bridge. Road will curve to right and come to stop sign. Turn left onto Old River Road and travel for 2.5 miles to park entrance. Physical address: Cooper's F
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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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