5 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Red Top Mountain State Park houses several glamping options along the shores of Lake Allatoona, offering luxury outdoor experiences with modern comforts. The park features both yurts and glamping accommodations with electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems. These upscale outdoor lodgings provide spectacular views of the 12,000-acre lake while maintaining proximity to hiking and biking trails. One visitor noted, "The park has rental cottages and yurts that make it a great choice for people who want a more relaxed camping experience." Stone Mountain Park Campground also provides glamping options and yurts near Allatoona Lake, combining wilderness immersion with boutique camping amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities.
Guests staying in the glamping accommodations at Red Top Mountain State Park can access 15 miles of shaded trails perfect for hiking and mountain biking through Georgia's natural landscape. The park's location on Lake Allatoona creates opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating during warmer months. A recent visitor mentioned, "The sites were fairly large, wooded and private. Many were positioned right on the lake." Beyond water activities, the area features attractions like Qualusi Winery for tastings and tours. The glamping pods and domes require reservations, particularly during peak summer months when the lake draws visitors seeking luxury camping experiences. All glamping sites include fire pits with grill grates for outdoor cooking, and the park offers special learning activities throughout the year.
"Red Top Mountain State Park has it all - Allatoona Lake, a marina, fishing, boating, kayaking, camping, lakeside cottages, yurt, camp store, beach, miniature golf, food vendor, etc. i’ve Done it all now"
"It has a boat access point, fishing, walking and biking trails, a small putt putt course, playground area for the kids and best of all it’s pet friendly!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $40 - $315 / night
"We have traveled across the country a few times in the last year and are always looking for a good place to stay near Atlanta. We've found it!"
"Georgia Veteran’s Memorial State Park, McKinney Campground on Allatoona Lake (north of Atlanta; a Corp of Engineer park) - very woodsy and a nice lake. Hiking, rafting/etc, and walking all around."
from $30 - $34 / night
"There is also signage to verify that you are going the right way until you see the CG entrance. We pulled into the gate area and were checked in by the attendant on duty."
"Shower house is clean and well maintained also has laundry facilities. Hosts are friendly. Has lots of power and water sites as well as tent sites with nice gravel tent pads."
from $34 / night
"One section of the campground was too close to the highway, which made you hear cars passing all night, but sites 32 and up were very peaceful and quiet."
"This is a great campground, close to town and the lake view is amazing. There’s enough space and privacy between camp sites. Clean comfortable picnic area with table and fire pit."
from $30 - $68 / night
"Most sites on the lake with a ton of space between sites and lake access. Super friendly hosts. Beach and boat ramp on site. Clean bathhouse. Quiet, peaceful and picturesque. Highly recommend."
"Being our first stop ever we were happy to have the friendly helpful staff. The lots are spaced out a bit so even if you have to unload dogs or children, you won’t be on top of the next slot."
from $22 - $34 / night
"stayed at Winding Waters Riverfront RV Resort for four nights after picking up our new 5th wheel toy hauler from Three Way Campers in Marietta to thoroughly test all of the RV's systems while remaining close to"
"We arrived after hours on Friday, and our check-in packet was prepared and ready for us when we arrived. No problems checking in and getting hooked up."
from $59 - $99 / night
"The views of the lake, and, yes, the mountain are gorgeous. There is a nice spacious check-in store. Your trash is picked up constantly from your site."
"Campgrounds are different sizes and we got a smaller one with a spigot, outlet, picnic table and a grill. We did not have a fire pit. Bathrooms/showers are close and it’s a great park."
from $44 - $65 / night
"There are only about 24 sites, some cabins, and some new glamping tents. There is a bathhouse with individual showers. You are fairly close to the lodge. You are also right at the falls."
"We arrived just before sunset & we were in a rush to set up before it started to pour."
"The bathroom facilities and shower were among the cleanest I’ve seen on the road and the hiking was really great. Not busy at all in the early AM. Kudos to the camp host and staff."
"Private sites - water and electric - fireflys everywhere! There are also 10 yurts - overlooking the lake. The bathhouse is clean and there are two showers."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $100 / night
"Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby."
"The sites in campground 1 are spaced apart, large, shaded and close to bath house."
Available this weekend
from $14 - $55 / night
ScoutA great find to hang your hat for the evening. New owners look like they are doing amazing up grades. Our site 57 didn’t have a picnic table or fire ring but I’m sure they are working on it. Fairly quite and we would for sure come back and give it a 5 star when their done on the remodel.
TravelerWelcome center is nice, but the roads and asphalt sites are crumbling. We had a back in site that was fairly level. No real privacy from neighboring sites.
TravelerWay too many rules to have to abide by. It’s not a day use area, so you HAVE to camp over night or else they threaten to ban you from all FoCo campsites. Normally not a big deal, but there was supposed to be rain during our visit and that had me paranoid. We camped out, the rain held off, it was nice. Then day 2, I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but I didn’t want to be banned from camping 🙄 so we stayed the night and packed up at 5:45am the next day. No coffee or chilling. I just wanted to get out of there! I love camping out in the wilderness…no rules, no stress, no people, no RVs. Just nature.
ScoutThis campground use to be a good hold over spot or a good spot for beginner campers. The homeless in the area have taken it over and have completely destroyed it. Trash all over the place and used needles and foils scattered about. The police routinely check this area as it has become a known hideout spot for wanted people. Would not camp here. Back when I was a kid we would ride our bikes and stay out there for days at a time. Not anymore. Would avoid
ScoutVery quiet,has porter potty in parking lot, cell service, free camping.
GuideI was working near here and it was convenient place. So I drove through and it was very clean campsites are pretty good size . Fire pits, tables, etc. Bath house is clean and well maintained. I stayed 5 nights at site 16 by the bathrooms and my site had water electric. But all sites do. But mine had internet access being by the bathroom. Nice place. Lake beautiful also has boat access beach too swim at fishing deck. Highly recommended
GuideWe stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
GuideCampsite was the perfect lake front spot for our dog’s last camping adventure with us. The resort felt super safe for 2 females traveling with their dog and all campsites and bathrooms were super clean.
GuideBeautiful views from the trails. I went during the summer in July so it was on the busier side. There is a lake with a beach with boat and paddle board rentals. Seemed like a great spot to fish. Prepare for possibilities of bears as they were around. One night I must have not fully secured my bear box and a bear found my cooler. I tent camped on a pad where I can find some service (T-Mobile) but most spots are spotty. Next time I come, I want to try the back country locations. Trails are awesome with a cool story about the place around the tower and fortification. Attendants at the camp store were really nice. If groceries are needed there is grocery stores in the nearest town of Chatsworth down the mountain
Red Top Mountain State Park includes both wooded and lakefront campsites with varying privacy levels. Several reviewers note that tent camping areas face higher noise levels due to nearby I-75 traffic and train whistles at night. The campground provides both full hookup and primitive sites with a modern, clean bathhouse featuring good water pressure. In contrast to the glamping units highlighted in the existing information, several campground sections cater specifically to tent campers, including premium walk-in sites on points jutting into the lake.
Explore mountain biking trails: Fort Mountain State Park offers technical mountain biking trails with significant elevation changes. Trails feature loose gravel and rocks, creating challenging terrain for riders. "Most of the trails except the Gahuti are multi use and there is a strong community of mountain biking here. We didn't bike the trails here with our hybrid specialized bikes because we felt the trails to be too technical for us due to the major elevation changes, loose gravel and rocks," explains one visitor to Fort Mountain State Park.
Fish in Lake Allatoona: Multiple access points allow for productive fishing from shore. "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. The people here are so friendly and helpful. Perfect lake to boat and fish on," notes a camper at McKinney Campground.
Experience history at ruins: Sweetwater Creek State Park contains historic mill ruins accessible via trail systems. "This park is set up on the land of an old factory that used the river to power a water wheel. There are a whole bunch of trails of varying difficulty and length that meander through the woods along the river," shares a visitor at Sweetwater Creek State Park.
Quiet sections away from highways: Many campsites at COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground offer separation from traffic noise. "Could hear a train but no highway/interstate noise at our waterfront site #47. I thought #48 was a great site as well. We were the only ones back there on that loop (which is at the back of the campground)," reports a camper at COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground.
Spacious waterfront sites: Clark Creek South Campground provides lake access directly from most sites. "One of my favorite! Only 40 sites. $22 night primitive $34 full hook-up. Most sites on the lake with a ton of space between sites and lake access. Super friendly hosts. Beach and boat ramp on site," notes a camper at Clark Creek South Campground.
Clean bathhouse facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathroom facilities at several parks. "Peaceful setting, very clean. Shower house is clean and well maintained also has laundry facilities. Hosts are friendly. Has lots of power and water sites as well as tent sites with nice gravel tent pads," states a visitor to Fort Mountain State Park.
Site selection for RVs: Many campgrounds have challenging site layouts for larger vehicles. "The sites are color coded depending on size and there is even a yurt to rent. We went swimming and hiking. Close to Cartersville to enjoy great restaurants and shopping," explains a visitor to Red Top Mountain State Park.
Security considerations: Some campgrounds face theft issues from non-campers. "While this great little park should deserve 4.5-5 stars, we had an unfortunate experience while we were there. My family of 5 were on the lake-side of our little 22ft TT while someone less fortunate than us decided to steal my 9yr old daughter's new bike," warns a camper at Clark Creek North Campground.
Noise factors: Proximity to transportation corridors affects tent campers most significantly. "This place is nice overall. Lots of sites are water front, that's a plus. But it is so close to i75 that the sound of traffic is constant; during the day is manageable but at night it makes it hard to sleep if you are in a tent and are a silent sleeper."
Opt for platform camping: Unique elevated camping platforms provide a tent-free experience for families. "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," shares a family at Fort Mountain State Park.
Select lake-view sites with beach access: Clark Creek South Campground combines shoreline sites with swimming areas. "The sites were right next to the swimming beach so little to no privacy and very loud. Although I slept very well in my tent because Quiet hours were observed. It was nice waking up to view of Lake Allatoona."
Consider family-friendly bathrooms: Cleanliness levels vary between campgrounds. "This isn't for backpackers but for camping with your family, it's good. They have water and outlets and very very clean bathrooms. Like cleaner than a Publix bathroom. Kid friendly," notes a family at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Check site inclines: Many sites require significant leveling equipment. "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," cautions an RVer at Fort Mountain State Park.
Measure access routes: Narrow roads create challenges for larger rigs. "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," warns an RV owner at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Reserve early for lakefront sites: Premium waterfront sites book quickly, especially for glamping close to Allatoona Lake. "We LOVE McKinney Campground. Stayed multiple times. All sites have water and electric. A few have full hook ups. Sites are large and well placed. Many sites with lakeview to choose from," recommends an RVer at McKinney Campground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the glamping sites located at Lake Allatoona?
Lake Allatoona offers several glamping options at various locations around the lake. One with Nature Glamp Camp provides a private glamping experience with bell tents set up in a natural setting. For those seeking glamping with lake access, Red Top Mountain State Park Campground offers yurt accommodations right on Allatoona Lake, with convenient access to the marina, fishing, and water activities. These glamping sites combine the beauty of Lake Allatoona's natural surroundings with comfortable accommodations, making them perfect for those who want to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing comfort.
What glamping amenities are available at Lake Allatoona compared to other Georgia mountain yurts?
Glamping at Lake Allatoona features premium amenities that rival other Georgia mountain destinations. Mckinney Campground on Allatoona Lake offers spacious sites with proximity to the lake for swimming and boating. For comparison, Amicalola Falls State Park Camping provides new glamping tents near their iconic waterfalls, featuring convenient access to the lodge and individual shower facilities in their bathhouse. While both locations offer comfort in natural settings, Lake Allatoona's glamping options typically include lake views, water activities, and wooded surroundings, whereas mountain yurts often feature elevation advantages and access to mountain trails.
What is the best season for yurt glamping at Lake Allatoona?
Late spring through early fall is ideal for yurt glamping at Lake Allatoona, with May through September offering perfect conditions for combining comfortable accommodations with lake activities. Stone Mountain Park Campground near Lake Allatoona sees peak visitors during summer months when swimming and boating are most enjoyable. For those seeking a quieter experience with more moderate temperatures, Fort Mountain State Park Campground demonstrates that early fall (September-October) provides cooler temperatures at elevation while still allowing for outdoor activities. Winter glamping is possible but less popular due to cooler temperatures, though yurts with heating can make off-season stays comfortable with fewer crowds.
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