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Sweetwater Campground
Camping on Allatoona Lake at Sweetwater Campground, a Corps of Engineers site. It lists 150 campsites.
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Amenities at Sweetwater Campground
- HookupsWater and electric
- BookingReservable
- PetsAllowed on a leash
- RV lengthUp to 78 ft
- Dump stationYes
- ShowersYes
Pulled from the listing, with links in the table lower down.
What Sweetwater Campground publishes about its campsites
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes these details for Sweetwater Campground; every line carries its source.
| Item | As published | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | 150 (106 water and electric, 42 tent or primitive) | Source |
| Hookups | 108 of 150 sites have electric (30/50 amp); water hookup at 108 sites; sewer hookup at 1 sites (recreation.gov campsite records) | Source |
| Reservations | Reservations | Source |
| Nightly fees | $24 to $290 per night (recreation.gov rate table, year 2026). Peak Season: Group Standard Electric $290; Peak Season: Rv Electric $34; Peak Season: Standard Electric $30; Peak Season: STANDARD ELECTRIC Double Site $68; Peak Season: STANDARD ELECTRIC Lakefront $34; Peak Season: Site 151 $60; Peak Season: Tent Only Nonelectric $24 | Source |
| Stay limit | recreation.gov: 14 nights max stay, Rolling 30 Days; 14 days in any 30-consecutive-day period at one Corps project (36 CFR 327.7(b)) | Source |
| Pets | Maximum of three pets are permitted per campsite. Leash under 6 feet required in developed recreation areas (36 CFR 327.11(a)). | Source |
| RV length limit | Site maximum vehicle length ranges from 0 to 78 ft (recreation.gov campsite records) | Source |
| Dump station | Yes | Source |
| Showers | Yes | Source |
| Amenities | Accessible Sites, Boat Ramp, Dump Station, Entrance Station, Flush Toilets, Host, Parking Area, Picnic Shelters, Playground, Showers | Source |
| Phone | 678-721-6700 | Source |
| Address | 1400 Fields Chapel RD, Canton, GA 30114 | Source |
Rules that cover Sweetwater Campground
These are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules that apply across its Georgia campgrounds.
| Rule | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Stay limit | Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without the written permission of the District Commander. | Source |
| Fires | Fires shall be confined to those areas designated by the District Commander, and shall be contained in fireplaces, grills, or other facilities designated for this purpose. Fires shall not be left unattended and must be completely extinguished prior to departure. The burning of materials that produce toxic fumes, including tires, plastic and other floatation materials or treated wood products is prohibited. | Source |
| Pets | Pets in developed recreation areas or adjacent waters must be penned, caged, on a leash under six feet in length, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are prohibited in sanitary facilities, playgrounds, swimming beaches and any other areas so designated by the District Commander. Persons bringing pets into designated public use areas are responsible for proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by these a | Source |
| Quiet hours | Quiet shall be maintained in all public use areas between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., or those hours designated by the District Commander. | Source |
| Alcohol | Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on any portion of the project land or waters, or the entire project, may be prohibited when designated and posted by the District Commander. | Source |
| Firewood gathering | Cutting or gathering of trees or parts of trees and/or the removal of wood from project lands is prohibited without written permission of the District Commander. Gathering of dead wood on the ground for use in designated recreation areas as firewood is permitted, unless prohibited and posted by the District Commander. | Source |
| Gate hours | Entrance gate is closed from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Source |
Fish and hunt close to Sweetwater Campground
Closest fishing water
Lake Allatoona on State Fishing Spots is about 5 miles away in a straight line, with access points, species and rules for Georgia anglers.
Closest public hunting land
Allatoona WMA on State Hunting Spots lies about 6 miles away in a straight line. Georgia WMAs have their own camping rules, so read the area page first.
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Sweetwater Campground: common questions
How many campsites are at Sweetwater Campground?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lists 150 campsites, including 106 water and electric, 42 tent or primitive.
Do I need a reservation for Sweetwater Campground?
Booking runs through the agency’s reservation system.
What hookups does Sweetwater Campground offer?
108 of 150 sites have electric (30/50 amp); water hookup at 108 sites; sewer hookup at 1 sites (recreation.gov campsite records)
What does a night at Sweetwater Campground cost?
$24 to $290 a night as published by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Check the final price at checkout; fees and taxes may be added.
How long an RV fits at Sweetwater Campground?
Site maximum vehicle length ranges from 0 to 78 ft (recreation.gov campsite records)
Can I empty RV tanks at Sweetwater Campground?
The listing shows a dump station.
Does Sweetwater Campground have showers?
The listing shows showers.
What is the stay limit at Sweetwater Campground?
recreation.gov: 14 nights max stay, Rolling 30 Days; 14 days in any 30-consecutive-day period at one Corps project (36 CFR 327.7(b))
Can I bring a dog to Sweetwater Campground?
Maximum of three pets are permitted per campsite. Leash under 6 feet required in developed recreation areas (36 CFR 327.11(a)).
Where is the closest fishing to Sweetwater Campground?
Lake Allatoona, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
Planning Sweetwater Campground?
Check Georgia burn rules and weather alerts, and see when holiday weekends open for booking.