Within the Allatoona Recreation Area, McKinney Campground spreads across 150 sites along the shores of Lake Allatoona. Managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, this established campground operates year-round with fees ranging from $24-$28 per night depending on proximity to the water. Sites accommodate RVs up to 60 feet, though most require backing in, and all include 50-amp electric and water hookups.
The campground's layout places many sites directly on the waterfront or with clear lake views. Campers consistently note the generous spacing between sites and the ease of lake access for fishing and swimming. Two sand beaches provide designated swimming areas, while a boat dock and ramp serve paddlers and anglers. Seven shower buildings distribute facilities throughout the large campground, though some reviewers mention longer walks from certain sites to restrooms.
Site conditions vary significantly across the campground. Several campers report steep, slanted sites that create challenges for RV leveling, particularly for larger rigs. Joy W. notes that "the dump site gets really busy" and suggests the campground "could really use 2 trash/dump sites." Train noise carries during daytime hours, with some interstate sounds at night.
The campground stays consistently full during peak seasons, making reservations advisable through the Corps of Engineers system. For additional options, see places to camp near Emerson. McKinney works well for RV campers seeking lake access and full hookups within driving distance of metro Atlanta.
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Location
Public CampgroundMcKinney Campground is located in Georgia
Coordinates
34.10759126639795 N
84.69512673199236 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/24/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/24/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/24/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/24/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 33 min from Atlanta, GA
- 51 min from Rome, GA
- 1 hr 13 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 22 min from Anniston, AL



























