Sweetwater Day Use Area
This is a day-use area only with no overnight camping. The group shelter is currently closed and reopens May 9, 2026. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 1 at 6:04PM EDT until July 1 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 430 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA CHEROKEE CLAYTON COBB DOUGLAS FAYETTE FULTON PICKENS IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CARROLL CHATTOOGA FLOYD GORDON HARALSON PAULDING POLK IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA COWETA HEARD MERIWETHER TROUP THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BREMEN, CALHOUN, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, DALLAS, DOUGLASVILLE, FRANKLIN, JASPER, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, NEWNAN, PEACHTREE CITY, RIVERDALE, ROME, SUMMERVILLE, WEST POINT, AND WOODSTOCK.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Sweetwater Day Use Area is a day-use only facility located on Allatoona Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Etowah River in Cherokee County, Georgia. The area provides a scenic lakefront setting approximately 45 miles north of Atlanta, making it a popular destination for group gatherings and family outings. The facility features an open group shelter with seating for up to 100 people and parking for 40 vehicles. Adjacent to the shelter are a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pit, with equipment available for loan from on-site park attendants. A beach area with ADA accessibility and a playground round out the amenities. Restrooms are located approximately 50 yards from the shelter. This is not a campground and overnight camping is not permitted at this location. Alcohol and pets are prohibited. Visitors seeking overnight accommodations should consider the adjacent Sweetwater Campground, which offers reservable campsites on the same lake.
Directions
From I-75, take exit 290 (Hwy 20). Northbound traffic turns right, southbound turns left onto Hwy 20. Go east toward Canton for approximately 10.2 miles. Turn right onto Fields Chapel Road (gas station on corner). Travel 1.4 miles; the road dead ends into the Day Use Area entrance. From I-575, take exit 14 (Hwy 5). Turn onto Butterworth Road and travel 1.7 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 20. Turn left onto Hwy 20 West and go 2.6 miles. Turn left onto Fields Chapel Road. Travel 1.4 miles to the Day Use Area entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (678) 721-6700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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