Payne Campground-allatoona Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Allatoona Lake, near Acworth, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Payne Campground-allatoona Lake sits in Allatoona Lake, about 28 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. Expect 56 overnight sites (including 45 electric sites and 11 tent-only sites), with nightly fees from $22 to $64. RVs and trailers up to 60 ft can fit, and sites are reservable on Recreation.gov, with full hookups available. Mountain bikers get 17.7 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Dwelling Loop (Intermediate) (2.8 mi away), including 3 kid-friendly green trails and 5 expert-rated trails.
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (8)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Payne Campground-allatoona Lake
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 56 sites it is the #37 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($22) is $7 above the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 5 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 44% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (60 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (45 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 56 of 56 sites; campfires allowed on 45 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~28 mi, Chattanooga ~76 mi, Knoxville ~132 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency: Campsite fees range from $22-$64 per night.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
17.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (3.4 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 1.9 miIntermediate: 7.3 miExpert: 5.1 miUnrated: 3.4 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 1.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling Loop (Intermediate) | 2.8 mi | 4.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| South Loop (Advanced) | 2.8 mi | 3.7 | Black | OSM | |
| Rock & Roll | 2.8 mi | 0.3 | Black | OSM | |
| Chutes and Ladders | 2.8 mi | 0.2 | Black | OSM | |
| Rhythm & Blues | 2.9 mi | 0.5 | Black | OSM | |
| Spur | 3.0 mi | 0.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Kevorkian's Pass | 3.1 mi | 0.4 | Black | OSM | |
| Van Michael Trail (Advanced) | 3.2 mi | 3.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Mosquito Flats (Beginner) | 3.3 mi | 1.0 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Mosquito Bite (Beginner+) | 3.3 mi | 0.6 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Mosquito Flats Extension | 3.4 mi | 0.3 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Payne Campground-allatoona Lake
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 7.4 mi | Free | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Campground Allatoona Lake |
3.1 | GA | $28–$32 | 72 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Sweetwater Campground Allatoona Lake |
5.1 | GA | — | 150 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground Private campground |
7.5 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Red Top Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Red Top Mountain State Park |
7.5 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 93 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground United States Army Corps of Engineers |
8.0 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Sweetwater Creek State Park Campground Cabins Sweetwater Creek State Park |
25.6 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 5 | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.