Gatewood Park Campground, near Cartersville, Georgia, is a lively spot that caters to both tent campers and RV enthusiasts. With its picturesque views of Lake Allatoona, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy some time outdoors.

The campground offers essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic tables, making it comfortable for your stay. Many visitors have noted the friendly staff and clean facilities, which add to the overall experience. One camper shared, “Our site was great! Near the water and tons of huge rocks. So beautiful!”

While the sites are close together, which some found a bit cramped, the hilly terrain provides a unique charm. Campers have enjoyed fishing and swimming in the lake, although the boat traffic can get heavy at times. If you’re looking for a place to unwind and connect with nature, this campground has plenty to offer. 

Just a heads up, the park can get busy, especially during peak season from April to September, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the fire or taking in the scenic views, Gatewood Park Campground is a solid choice for your next outdoor adventure.

This recreation area is part of [Allatoona Lake][1]

[1]: http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=440&agencyCode=130

Gatewood Park Campground

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Nice lake boat traffic heavy we stayed at site #9 said it was a 40’ site our 37 took every inch of it . It’s a hilly place take lots of leveling blocks but we made the best of it we blind picked the spot for water access that was nice had our own pick nick table at waters edge we fished a lot so it was great meet my friend from high school there haven’t seen him  in ten years they stayed at # 8 it was tight for him too ,sun cooked them in The evening . Oh bring a long water hose for some reason the ppl that placed the water hook up have never owned a camper . Over all nice weekend park attendants very nice watch the speed bumps a lil too aggressive 

Good times

Most sites are small and close together. Park is hilly. And yet it’s one of my favorite parks. Very clean and the staff are amazing and super kind. It’s the little things right. 

A favorite of ours

We booked the campground at the last minute but they were still able to get us in. We met a few of the attendants during our stay and they were all so very kind. Our site was great! Near the water and tons of huge rocks. So beautiful!


We loved this campground!!

Campsites have great views of Lake Allatoona. Only 4 stars because campsites are very close to each other and the road through the campground is very hilly and curvy. Driving a 30+ ft camper/RV through the park is a little sketchy in some areas. Many trees so spots are shaded. 

Decent campground

Good

This place was a nightmare. I booked primitive site #4, that whole site is on a hill, the only flat place is where you park, and that's not really flat either. Needless to say it was difficult to set anything up; tents, food, games, etc... The campsites at this campground are very close together, and unfortunately our neighbors were very inconsiderate blasting country music all night long, they literally pulled an all-nighter, no joke, even after my wife and I asked them to turn the concert down at 3:30am, they got silent for about 1 to 2 minutes, and then started it right back up. The lake area where you swim is pretty gross, there are tons of people in a relatively small area, and pontoon boats pull right up to where the rope is that contains the swim area and cook out on their grills smoking out the swim area while idling petrol fumes and exhaust in to the water. We did manage to have some fun with making a fire, and although the lake was disgusting, it did feel good because it was 100 degrees outside. We decided to pack up and leave a day early, it was that bad. Find another campground to go to, or change your dates of your trip to avoid this place, do whatever you need to do to not end up here.

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