Galt's Ferry Day Use Area

Closed — Closed for the season. The day-use area typically operates from late spring through early fall, with the beach and swimming area open approximately May through August. The boat ramp remains open year-round depending on water levels.

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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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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

Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River, providing a serene lakeside retreat just 35 miles north of Atlanta. This popular Army Corps of Engineers facility features an expansive sandy beach, making it one of the busier day-use areas on the lake during summer months. The park includes a three-lane boat ramp open year-round (water levels permitting), a reservable open-air shelter with seating for 100 people, restrooms, a playground, fishing jetty, and horseshoe pit. The 270 miles of Allatoona Lake shoreline provide opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, water skiing, and tubing. The rolling hills surrounding the lake are thickly forested with oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, and hickory trees. Wildlife includes raccoons, opossums, bobcats, foxes, white-tailed deer, and occasionally black bears. The shelter reservation includes 30 designated parking spaces until 1 p.m., after which unused spaces open to the general public. Alcohol and pets are not permitted at this facility.

Directions

Northbound on I-75 take exit 277 (GA Hwy 92). Turn right off exit onto GA Hwy 92. Travel 1 mile to traffic light at Hunt Road. Turn left onto Hunt Road. Continue straight at 4-way stop and road changes to Kellogg Creek Road. Travel approximately 1 mile and turn left onto Galt's Ferry Landing Road. Continue 0.8 mile to 3rd stop sign and turn left onto Rocky Lane. Continue to park entrance. From I-575, take exit 7 (GA Hwy 92). Northbound turn left onto GA Hwy 92 southbound. Travel on GA Hwy 92 to Bells Ferry Road. Turn right onto Bells Ferry Road and travel 2.5 miles to Kellogg Creek Road. Turn left onto Kellogg Creek Road and travel 3.1 miles. Turn right onto Galt's Ferry Landing Road. Continue 0.8 mile to 3rd stop sign and turn left onto Rocky Lane. Continue to park entrance. Physical address: 7299 Rocky Lane, Acworth, Georgia 30102