Where to stand up
A paddle board wants flat water. On a lake this busy, that means coves away from the main channel, and mornings before the boats come out. Boat wakes are the thing that knocks people off.
- Red Top Mountain's coves. The park sits on a peninsula with water on several sides and has 2 ramps and 2 docks. Red Top guide.
- Toward Toonigh Falls. The short flatwater route from Olde Rope Mill Park works on a board too. Route.
- Your own beach. Most of the 270 miles of shoreline is only reachable by water. Beach rules, if you're bringing the dog: the Corps beaches at Galt's Ferry and Sweetwater don't allow pets.
Rent from Murphs Surf Shop
Murphs Surf Shop rents kayaks and paddleboards at two marinas on Lake Allatoona. Each booking page shows live prices and open times for the date you pick.
| Location | Address | Open (2026) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River Marina | 6986 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton | Friday to Sunday | Book Little River Marina |
| Glade Marina | 5400 Kings Camp Rd, Acworth | Saturday and Sunday | Book Glade Marina |
| Allatoona Landing Marina | 24 Allatoona Landing Rd, Cartersville | Listed as TBD/closed for 2026 | Check Murph's site |
Booking buttons open Murphs Surf Shop's booking pages on Peek, with live prices. Days are from Murphs Surf Shop's own locations page for the 2026 season. Check it before you drive out.
Good to know
- Pick a date on the booking page to see that day's prices and availability.
- Questions about a booking? Message Murphs Surf Shop through their contact page.
- Rentals are seasonal. Off-season, booking pages may show no open dates.
- Everyone needs a life jacket on the water, and kids under 13 must wear one. See Georgia's rules.
Murphs Surf Shop also rents at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth, next door to Lake Allatoona (Thursday to Sunday in 2026), and at other locations; see their locations page.
Questions
Where can I rent a paddle board on Lake Allatoona?
Murphs Surf Shop rents paddleboards at Little River Marina in Canton (Friday to Sunday in 2026) and Glade Marina in Acworth (Saturday and Sunday).
Do I need a life jacket on a paddle board in Georgia?
Georgia's boating handbook doesn't name paddleboards specifically. Play it safe: follow the same rules as a kayak, with a USCG-approved life jacket for every person and kids under 13 wearing one, and wear a leash.
Where is the best place to paddle board on Lake Allatoona?
Protected coves away from the main channel, early in the day before boat traffic builds. Red Top Mountain's coves and the paddle toward Toonigh Falls are both calm-water options.