Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)
Allatoona Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Catersville, GA, GA
Price: From $75 per night
Price range: $75–$175 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riverside Park Day Use Area is situated along 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: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Camp Host, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-park-day-use-area-ga to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful riverside location along the Etowah River with scenic hiking trails featuring streams and ferns. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) for clean facilities, family-friendly atmosphere, and water activities including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also North American River Otters, Southern Flying Squirrels, and various bird species including Red-headed Woodpeckers and Summer Tanagers.
Insider tips for Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga): Book early — it's a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Day use area costs $5 to enter; opposite side of river is free Dogs allowed but must be leashed
Skip Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga) if: You need RV hookups — none available at this location. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer privacy — only 2 sites available.
Best time to visit Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cooper’S Furnace 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 Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga)
Cell signal at Riverside Park Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Riverside Park Day Use Area is situated along 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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Day use area costs $5 to enter; opposite side of river is free
Dogs allowed but must be leashed
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-75 take Exit 285/Red Top Mountain Road exit. Northbound traffic will turn left and southbound traffic will 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 and travel 1 mile to Allatoona Dam Road. Turn right onto Allatoona Dam Road and travel 1.7 miles to Riverside Park Day Use entrance. Physical Address: Riverside Day Use Area, 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE, Cartersville, GA, 30121
Campground entrance
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- 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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