COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with some modern conveniences. With sites that come equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for roasting marshmallows and sharing stories around the fire.

This campground offers a mix of water and electric hookups, making it suitable for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including bathrooms and a dump station, which help keep things comfortable during your stay. One camper mentioned, “It’s just a beautiful place to camp,” highlighting the overall vibe of the area.

Located near Cartersville, you’re just a stone's throw from Allatoona Lake, which is great for fishing and boating. The campground is open from mid-May to early September, so plan your trip accordingly. While some sites are closer to the highway, others provide a more peaceful experience, especially those further back. 

If you’re bringing your furry friends, pets are allowed, so you can enjoy the outdoors together. Just keep in mind that the campground can get a bit busy, especially during peak season, but the friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it worth it. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, this campground has what you need for a memorable outdoor adventure.

## Overview

 Old Highway 41 #3 Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
## Recreation

 Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation. Nearly 7 million visitors each year enjoy picnicking, swimming, camping, hunting, fishing, boating and observing wildlife along the 270 miles of shoreline. The lake is annually stocked with bass, crappie, bream, gar and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers. Fishing jetties are available at numerous shoreline fishing locations, and a dock is provided at the campground.
## Natural Features

 Located only 40 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, Allatoona Lake is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer visitors respite from the rush of city living. 
## Contact Info

 This location is staffed. Please call (770) 975-7484 to speak with local staff. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The city of Acworth is nearby, offering restaurants, shopping, and a historic downtown area. Historic sites like the Etowah Indian Mounds and Booth Western Art Museum are a close drive to the city of Cartersville. The Visitor Center at Allatoona Lake Project Management Office features video exhibits and displays about the areas history, ranging from the time of early Native Americans, to the Civil War and to present times. The Visitor Center overlooks the dam and offers many hiking trails. Red Top Mountain State Park has more than 15 miles of trails and offers interpretive programs. Eight marinas are located on Allatoona Lake that offer boat rentals and restaurants. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located in Kennesaw and White Water Park is in Marietta. Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium are located in Atlanta.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under \"Late Cancellations\" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

COE Allatoona Lake Old Highway 41 No 3 Campground

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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. There's a boat ramp on site and another one across the lake, this makes the lake area around quite busy. My site (23) had water, electricity, grill, firepit, & a table. The showers & toilets on premises were clean. 

It's ok

We stayed in the double site with 2 campers and a couple tents. Plenty of room for everyone. Good fishing, plenty of wildlife, relatively quiet part of the lake.

Campground hosts were very friendly and helpful!

Great little campground on the lake

Clean, good sites, some good water views. Bathhouse could use a little updating, but it’s not a huge ordeal. Wished they had FHU. 

Perfect Getaway 

Old Hwy 41 No 3 Campground is a COE campground on Lake Allatoona, about an hour North of Atlanta.
The campground is only open May till September.
There are about 50 sites, most had water and 30/50 amp electricity, a few with sewer. There are some lake front sites that appear larger, and are more expensive. 
Basic water/electric sites are $28/night, full hook-ups are $36, Lakefront are $64/night.
Fire rings, picnic tables are provided, a playground and a bathroom/shower building. There is a laundry room, Also a dump station.
They only allow 2 pets per site.
This is a boating/fishing campground so there is a boat ramp.
It is close to I-75 and US 41, but it is in the woods, so some of the highway noise is muffled, only some!
There is also an entrance station which provides some security! The gate is open from 7 AM until 10:30 PM. NO ONE  gets in after hours!

Noisy 

We really liked the campground. 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. There were a few people with noisy trucks driving up and down the road, but besides that it was a great trip. If you don’t mind the noise, I really recommend it!

Relaxing 

Campsite was flooded when we got there, there was trash all along the area going down to the lake and the bathrooms/showers were DISGUSTING! Employees were very rude.

Horrible Experience

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. It’s just a beautiful place to camp. 

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