Sweetwater Campground
Allatoona Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: CARTERSVILLE, GA, GA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$290 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (557 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Located only 50 miles from Atlanta, Allatoona Lake is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors respite from the rush of city living. The city of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum.
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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Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation, offering 270 miles of shoreline for fishing, swimming, and boating. Google reviews average 4.3/5 stars, with campers praising beautiful views, wildlife, nature walks, and bike rides.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Red-winged Blackbird, Stripe-necked Musk Turtle, and Eastern/Gray Ratsnake Complex documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sweetwater Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Beach area is separate with a $5/day entry fee and includes grills and picnic tables. Bring self-contained RV as there are no hookups available at most sites.
Skip Sweetwater Campground if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. Maintenance is a priority — some Google reviews report sites covered in poison ivy and inadequate weed control..
Best time to visit Sweetwater Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Sweetwater Day Use Area (Ga) (Cartersville, GA), Victoria Campground (CARTERSVILLE, GA), Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake (CARTERSVILLE, GA), Galt’S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (Catersville, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sweetwater Campground
Cell signal at Sweetwater Campground (CARTERSVILLE, 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.
Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.Located only 50 miles from Atlanta, Allatoona Lake is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors respite from the rush of city living. The city of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Beach area is separate with a $5/day entry fee and includes grills and picnic tables.
Bring self-contained RV as there are no hookups available at most sites.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Physical address: Sweetwater Campground, 1400 Fields Chapel Road, CANTON, GA 30114 From I-75 take exit 290 and head east on Highway 20 toward Canton/Rome. After approximately 12 miles turn right onto Fields Chapel Road and follow for 2 miles into the campground. From I-575 take extit 16. Follow Highway 20 west toward Cartersville, after 5 miles turn left on Fields Chapel Road and follow for 2 miles into the campground.
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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.
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