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SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)

Canton, Georgia · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About

Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake. Its 270 miles of shoreline provide great opportunities for picnicking, hiking, hunting and relaxing.Sweetwater Day Use Area has an open shelter with a maximum seating capacity of 100 people. A restroom is 50 yards from the shelter. A horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court are adjacent to the shelter. Horseshoes and volleyball can be loaned out by onsite Park Attendants. There is also a playground and beach in the area.The rolling hills around Allatoona Lake are thickly forested with lush oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, hickory and the occasional pine tree. Ferns and honeysuckle bushes make up the understory. The dense hardwood forests are home to raccoons, opossum, bobcats, red and gray fox, white tail deer, squirrels, and chipmunks. From time to time, visitors even spot black bears roaming the area.The city of Carterville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. The City of Emerson is home to the Lakepoint Sports Complex. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located in Kennesaw; White Water Park is in Marietta, and the Georgia Aquarium is located in Atlanta.

Directions

From I-75, take exit 290 which is the Hwy 20 exit. Northbound traffic will turn right onto Hwy 20 and southbound traffic will turn left onto Hwy 20. Go east on Hwy 20 towards Canton for approximately 10.2 miles. Turn right onto Fields Chapel Road (gas station on the corner). Travel 1.4 miles go past the campground entrance (on right) and road will dead end into the entrance of the Day Use Area. From I-575, take exit 14 which is the Hwy 5 exit. Northbound will turn left onto Hwy 5 and southbound traffic will turn right onto Hwy 5. Turn left onto Butterworth Road and travel 1.7 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 20. Turn left onto Hwy 20 West and go 2.6 miles. Turn left onto Fields Chapel Road (gas station on the corner). Travel 1.4 miles go past the campground entrance (on right) and road will dead end into the entrance of the Day Use Area. Physical address: Sweetwater Day Use Area, 1505 Fields Chapel Road, Canton, Georgia 30114

Location

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Details

State
Georgia
City / area
Canton
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Allatoona Lake
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$125 / day
Rating
5.00 / 5 (1 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
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