Cabin accommodations near Allatoona Lake offer visitors a range of lodging options beyond standard campgrounds. The lake covers 12,010 acres with 270 miles of shoreline in northwest Georgia, approximately 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. Cabin rentals provide access to both lakeside activities and nearby attractions year-round, with busiest periods occurring between Memorial Day and Labor Day when water temperatures reach 80-85°F.
What to do
Hiking trails: Red Top Mountain State Park features multiple hiking options around the lake. "The trail around the lake is good and in the winter it is not too far north has to be too cold to get outside in a tent," notes Anna R., highlighting the park's year-round accessibility.
Water activities: Allatoona Lake offers swimming, fishing and boating opportunities directly from some cabin properties. "These sites were amazing. Most of the sites are right on the lake. There is an abundance of wildlife around. The water is nice and cool," shares Tracy L.H. from Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.
Family recreation: Some cabin facilities include additional amenities beyond standard lodging. "Winding Waters is a new, huge, and beautiful RV resort. This is not a campground, but a resort-style RV park with no shortage of amenities and activities... There is no shortage of activities for children. The resort's pool is a huge beach-style pool with a hot tub and even a huge waterslide," explains Christina H. from Winding Waters RV Resort.
Local attractions: Cabins provide a home base for exploring nearby points of interest. "Close to Cartersville to enjoy great restaurants and shopping," mentions Suzy E., describing the convenient location of cabin accommodations.
What campers like
Privacy options: Some cabin locations offer more secluded settings than others. "Fort Mountain State Park features premium cabins with lake views... We chose Fort Mountain for the variety of camping options they had, specifically the platform sites. As one of our primary requirements for camping is privacy and a place our kids can run around without bothering anyone else, having a place slightly off the main road sounded perfect—and it was," reports Stephanie J. from Fort Mountain State Park Campground.
Cleanliness standards: Quality facilities make cabin stays more comfortable. "They have water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly," states Cris C. about Red Top Mountain State Park Campground.
Convenient locations: Proximity to urban centers makes Allatoona Lake cabins popular for short getaways. "This is close enough to metro to make for a quick getaway," notes Anna R., referring to the lake's accessibility from Atlanta.
Staff service: Customer service enhances cabin rental experiences. "The family they arrived 2 days before we did and the campground had Lost their reservation. Moved their space. But told them our reservation was still good," mentions Kathy F. about reservation challenges.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Weather conditions vary throughout the year. "We visited this park in early/mid November for 10 days. Keith and I hiked and played hard every day here—despite the early winter storm, gusty breezes and freezing temperatures that finally gave way to beautiful crisp days," reports Travyl Couple about their Fort Mountain State Park experience.
Noise factors: Some cabin locations experience more disruption than others. "The campground entrance is located between 2 railroad crossings and each have low ground clearance and located in turns... also the trains run pretty close by the campground roughly on the hour," warns Logan about Marina Resort - Allatoona Landing.
Reservation requirements: Booking policies vary by location. "You do not see refunds very often in private campgrounds for leaving early, etc.," notes MickandKarla W. about a positive experience with cancellation policies.
Terrain challenges: The topography around some cabins presents accessibility issues. "We read a lot before my trip, so I knew to except the 25% grade incline going up to the campground. I wasn't however expecting the challenging parking in the campsite," shares Traci C. about their experience at Amicalola Falls State Park Camping.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Look for cabins with swimming areas for children. "Plenty of space for the kids to play and just walk right into the water... I love having a little general store on the grounds... Play ground is great... the beach is pretty big and nice. There's tons of duck and geese that just walk right into your site which is really entertaining for children," shares Ginger V. about Marina Resort.
Activities for various ages: Different sites offer specific family amenities. "This campground has a pool and 2 playgrounds. Great for kids," explains Brandi about their experience at Allatoona Landing.
Wildlife encounters: Animal sightings add educational value to family stays. "My teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth," mentions Traci C. about the nature experience at Amicalola Falls.
Safety considerations: Some locations require additional caution with children. "The winding roads through the park outside the campground also seemed to be very popular with motorcyclists who like loud pipes," notes Jeff E. about traffic concerns.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Choose cabin locations based on specific needs. "Be sure to check the map carefully for terrain. Many sites are high above the water," advises Connie C. about Stone Mountain Park Campground.
Access challenges: Some roads present difficulties for larger vehicles. "Heavily wooded sites that are not well maintained. Very narrow roads in the campground with lots of pot holes. Not the easiest state park to pull a travel trailer in. Sites were very narrow," cautions Brock D. about conditions at Red Top Mountain.
Hookup variations: Available utilities differ between locations. "Most sites don't have sewer hookup but there is a dump station and randomly placed gray water dumps which aren't really accessible while parked unless you have a 50'+ hose," mentions Logan about facilities at Marina Resort.
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven terrain at some sites. "The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level," shares Mike N. about their experience at Fort Mountain State Park.
