Riverside Park Day Use Area

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates spring through fall. Shelter reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.

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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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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

Riverside Park Day Use Area is located along the Etowah River downstream of Allatoona Dam in Bartow County, Georgia. Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this scenic recreation area provides access to the river and surrounding hardwood forests just 35 miles north of Atlanta. The park features two reservable group shelters: Shelter A accommodates up to 200 people with riverfront location and adjacent horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and open field; Shelter B seats 50 in a wooded creekside setting. The Etowah Disc Golf Course, opened in 2017, has become one of north Georgia's most popular courses with rolling terrain, rock features, and river views. Additional amenities include a boat ramp for river access, flush restrooms, and access to the Vinyard Mountain Hiking Trail. The river offers opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing, though navigable distance is limited by a subdam three miles downstream. The forested area supports diverse wildlife including deer, fox, and occasional black bears. This is a day use only facility with no overnight camping or swim beach. All vehicles pay a $5 use fee. Nearby Cartersville offers museums and cultural attractions.

Directions

From I-75 take Exit 285/Red Top Mountain Road. Northbound traffic turns left, southbound turns right onto Red Top Mountain Road. Turn right at the first traffic light onto the connector to Highway 41. Turn right onto Highway 41 and travel 1 mile to Allatoona Dam Road. Turn right onto Allatoona Dam Road and travel 1.7 miles to Riverside Park Day Use entrance. Physical address: 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE, Cartersville, GA 30121.