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Sweetwater Campground

34.1936° N / 84.5889° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Mar 1, 2027150 monitored sites

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Sweetwater Campground

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Mar 1 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 150 monitored sites

Of the 2,850 tracked site-nights (Mar 1 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,350 closed · 1,500 unavailable (cause unspecified).

No online availability in the tracked window

None of the 2,850 site-nights Campsite Sniper tracks here — which start Mar 1, 2027, not today — are open for online reservation. Earlier dates are outside this snapshot entirely and are not known to be unavailable; check Recreation.gov for those. A free alert tells you if any tracked date opens online.

Load status

Mar 1 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 2,850

Of the 2,850 tracked site-nights (Mar 1 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,350 closed · 1,500 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Open dates by month

Mar 2027 – Mar 2027
01,0002,0003,0000 OPENMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.

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Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Mar 1, 2027. That is about 164 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Mar 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Mar 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

About Sweetwater Campground

Overview

Sweetwater 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 restocked 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.

Facilities

Sweetwater Campground provides more than 150 spacious reservable campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Lake front sites are also available, giving visitors sweeping views of the vast lake. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors.

Natural Features

Located only 50 miles from Atlanta, 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.

Nearby Attractions

The city of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. The Visitor Center at Allatoona Lake Project Management Office features video exhibits and displays about the area’s 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.

150 monitored sitesRVs up to 78 ft108 with hookups133 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 8

Getting there

Physical address: Sweetwater Campground, 1400 Fields Chapel Road, CANTON, GA 30114 From I-75 take exit 290 and head east on Highway 20 toward Canton/Rome. After approximately 12 miles turn right onto Fields Chapel Road and follow for 2 miles into the campground. From I-575 take extit 16. Follow Highway 20 west toward Cartersville, after 5 miles turn left on Fields Chapel Road and follow for 2 miles into the campground.

1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20, Cartersville, GA 30121678-721-6700
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Sweetwater Campground?

Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 2,850 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Sweetwater Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Which sites at Sweetwater Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

111 of the 150 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 78 ft. 149 of those 150 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.

When is the next open date at Sweetwater Campground?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Sweetwater Campground begins Mar 1, 2027 — about 164 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Mar 1, 2027.

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