Lake Allatoona Beaches: Which Ones, Pets and Fees

Beach	Run by	Pets	Alcohol	Good to know
Red Top Mountain State Park	Georgia State Parks	Check with the park	Check with the park	Sand beach in a cove. Park open 7 a.m. to dark. Parking fee.
Galt's Ferry	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	No	No	Bring a card; most Corps fee areas are cashless.
Victoria	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	Check with the Corps	Check with the Corps	Campground next door.
Sweetwater Day Use Area	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	No	No	Campground nearby.

Not on Lake Allatoona: Cauble Park. "Acworth Beach" is on Lake Acworth. Non-residents pay $20 to park in season, there's no lifeguard, and pets aren't allowed on the beach.

Paddle to your own beach

With 270 miles of shoreline, Lake Allatoona has plenty of quiet coves you can only reach by water. A kayak or paddle board gets you there; the busy park beaches aren't your only option. Pick a spot from our launch guide.

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.

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Paddle Allatoona · Dodge logs, geese and jet skis across 10 levels of the lake. Free, works on your phone.

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Questions

Can you bring a dog to Lake Allatoona beaches?

Not to Galt's Ferry or the Sweetwater Day Use Area: their Recreation.gov listings say no pets. Victoria's listing doesn't say, so check with the Corps. Cauble Park on Lake Acworth bans pets on the beach.

Is alcohol allowed on Lake Allatoona beaches?

Not at Galt's Ferry or the Sweetwater Day Use Area; their listings say no alcohol. Check Victoria's rules with the Corps.

Is Acworth Beach on Lake Allatoona?

No. Cauble Park, often called Acworth Beach, is on Lake Acworth, a separate lake next to Lake Allatoona.

Sources

Checked October 16, 2026. Fees and hours change; confirm with the operator before you go.