Sweetwater Campground
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Allatoona Lake, near Canton, Georgia.
Summary
Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sweetwater Campground sits in Allatoona Lake, about 33 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. The campground lists 150 overnight sites (including 108 electric sites, 42 tent-only sites and 2 group sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 65 ft, with 30/50-amp electric hookups available. For riders, 14.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Van Michael Trail (Advanced) (2.7 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 (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (25)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
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑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 Sweetwater Campground
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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 150 sites it is the #2 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- There are 6 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 31% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (65 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (108 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 150 of 150 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~33 mi, Chattanooga ~72 mi, Knoxville ~128 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire ringsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
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
14.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 1.9 miIntermediate: 7.3 miExpert: 5.1 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 1.9 mi of green-rated trail
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Michael Trail (Advanced) | 2.7 mi | 3.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Mosquito Bite (Beginner+) | 2.8 mi | 0.6 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| Dwelling Loop (Intermediate) | 2.8 mi | 4.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Chutes and Ladders | 2.8 mi | 0.2 | Black | OSM | |
| Kevorkian's Pass | 2.8 mi | 0.4 | Black | OSM | |
| Rock & Roll | 2.9 mi | 0.3 | Black | OSM | |
| Mosquito Flats (Beginner) | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | Green | ✓ | OSM |
| South Loop (Advanced) | 3.0 mi | 3.7 | Black | OSM | |
| Rhythm & Blues | 3.0 mi | 0.5 | Black | OSM | |
| Spur | 3.0 mi | 0.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| Mosquito Flats Extension | 3.1 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 Sweetwater Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 8.0 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 |
3.8 | GA | $28–$32 | 72 | E 50A W | 65 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Payne Campground-allatoona Lake Allatoona Lake |
5.1 | GA | $22–$64 | 56 | E 50A W S | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Upper Stamp Creek Campground United States Army Corps of Engineers |
5.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Red Top Mountain State Park Campground Cabins Red Top Mountain State Park |
8.4 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 93 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Allatoona Landing Marine Resort Campground Private campground |
9.5 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Talona Creek Campground Private Private RV park |
23.2 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 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.