| Where | Run by | What's there | Book through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | More than 70 campsites and a beach. 14-day limit; gate closed 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Recreation.gov |
| Sweetwater | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Campground and beach | Recreation.gov |
| Red Top Mountain State Park | Georgia State Parks | 20 cottages, 93 campsites, 6 yurts, 1 pioneer campground | Georgia State Parks |
Camping with boats
Camping at the lake solves the hardest part of a paddle trip: getting the boat to the water. No roof rack? Rent at a marina and paddle from there.
Corps campground rules worth knowing
- Bring a card; most Corps fee areas are cashless.
- Gate hours apply. Victoria's gate is closed 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., so plan late arrivals around it.
Don't own a boat? Rent a kayak or paddleboard from Murphs Surf Shop at Little River Marina or Glade Marina, with live prices and booking online.
See rental locationsPaddle Allatoona · Dodge logs, geese and jet skis across 10 levels of the lake. Free, works on your phone.
Play the gameQuestions
How do you book a campsite at Lake Allatoona?
Corps campgrounds like Victoria and Sweetwater book through Recreation.gov. Red Top Mountain State Park's cottages, campsites and yurts book through Georgia State Parks.
How long can you stay at Victoria Campground?
Victoria has a 14-day stay limit, and its gate is closed from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Are dogs allowed at the Corps beaches?
Not at Galt's Ferry or the Sweetwater Day Use Area, whose listings say no pets. Check Victoria's rules with the Corps.
Sources
- Victoria Campground, Recreation.gov
- Sweetwater Day Use Area, Recreation.gov
- Galt's Ferry, Recreation.gov
- Red Top Mountain State Park (Georgia State Parks)
- Allatoona Lake on Recreation.gov
- Allatoona Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District
Checked October 16, 2026. Fees and hours change; confirm with the operator before you go.