Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area

Closed — Currently closed for the winter season. Day-use areas at Allatoona Lake typically operate seasonally.

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Red Flag Warning issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

1:16 AM — 7:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM EST this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area... North and central Georgia * Timing... This afternoon into early evening. * Winds... NW at 10-15 mph; with gusts as high as 25 mph. * Relative Humidity... Falling below 25% by early afternoon. * Temperatures... 30s to 40s. * Impacts... With elevated winds and low relative humidities, extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.

About

Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area sits on the shores of Allatoona Lake, an 11-mile long U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake on the Etowah River. Located just 35 miles north of Atlanta near Cartersville, this day-use facility provides a peaceful escape with access to various water activities including boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The rolling hills surrounding the lake are densely forested with oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, hickory, and pine trees. The area is home to diverse wildlife including white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, bobcats, foxes, and occasionally black bears. The 270 miles of shoreline offer excellent opportunities for picnicking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Nearby attractions include downtown Cartersville's Historic District and Booth Western Art Museum (8 miles), Etowah Indian Mounds (10 miles), and Tellus Science Museum (11 miles). The facility is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and offers basic amenities for day use only.

Directions

From I-75 take Exit 290 (GA Hwy 20 / Canton / Rome). Northbound traffic: turn right off exit onto GA Hwy 20. Southbound traffic: turn left off exit onto GA Hwy 20. Travel 0.3 mile and turn right at traffic light (by Wendy's) onto GA Hwy Spur 20. Travel 3.5 miles and the entrance to Cooper Branch No 2 Day Use Area is on the left.