SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)

Address 1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20, Cartersville, GA, 30121
StateGA
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone678-721-6700

Amenities

🚰 Water Hookup
🌳 Shade
📌 BBQ: Y
🕒 Checkin Time: 8:00 AM
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 GRILLS: Y
📌 Electricity Hookup: 20
📌 Privacy: Y
📌 Accessibility: Y
📌 Quiet Area: Y
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
🕒 Checkout Time: 8:00 PM
📌 Proximity to Water: Lakefront
👥 Min Num of People: 1
📌 Site Rating: Standard
📌 Location Rating: Good
👥 Max Num of People: 100
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 12
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 40
🚙 Min Num of Vehicles: 1
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
Accessible Sites: 1 of 1
📅 Reservable Sites: 1 of 1
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake. Its 270 miles of shoreline provide great opport

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:26 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)