Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake

Allatoona Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: CARTERSVILLE, GA, GA

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$68 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (164 reviews)

Season: May through October

Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.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 stocked with bass, crappie, bream, gar and catfish, making it a popular destination

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing

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Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes with 270 miles of shoreline offering picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise the friendly front desk staff and gorgeous lakeside setting with spacious, spread-out sites.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Eastern Chipmunk, Cooper's Hawk, Red-winged Blackbird, White-crowned Sparrow, Brown Thrasher, Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex, Green Anole, and Eastern Hognose Snake observed in area.

Insider tips for Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Lake is annually stocked with bass, crappie, bream, gar and catfish Some sites are directly on the water

Skip Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May-October. You expect frequent site maintenance — Google reviews note sites not regularly cleaned and firepits not cleaned out.

Best time to visit Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Victoria Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA), Galt’S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA), Sweetwater Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA), Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga) (Cartersville, GA).