Overview Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. Recreation Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake. Its 270 miles of shoreline provide great opportunities for picnicking, hiking, hunting and relaxing. Facilities Sweetwater Day Use Area has an open shelter with a maximum seating capacity of 100 people. A restroom is 50 yards from the shelter. A horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court are adjacent to the shelter. Horseshoes and volleyball can be loaned out by onsite Park Attendants. There is also a playground and beach in the area. Natural Features The rolling hills around Allatoona Lake are thickly forested with lush oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, hickory and the occasional pine tree. Ferns and honeysuckle bushes make up the understory.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-19