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McKinney Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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 stocked 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.
McKinney Campground provides 150 spacious campsites, conveniently located near the dock and swimming beach. Water-front sites are also available, giving visitors sweeping views of the sparkling lake.
Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water, flush toilets and showers are all provided, creating a comfortable camping experience for visitors.
Located just 30 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, 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.
The city of Acworth and Woodstock are nearby, offering restaurants, shopping, and historic downtown areas. Historic sites like the Etowah Indian Mounds and Booth Western Art Museum are a close drive to the city of Cartersville. 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.
For facility specific information, please call (678) 721-6700.
**Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees**
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
**Camping / Day Use:** A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
**Late Cancellations**
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
**No-Shows**
Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
**Refunds**
Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
* Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
* Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
* Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
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* Physical address: 6659 McKinney Campground Road, Acworth, GA 30102
* From I-75 take exit 278 and turn north onto Glade Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles, then turn left onto King's Camp Road. After about a mile continue left at the fork and follow signs to the campground.
Campsite fees range from $28-$32 per night.
I've camped with my family for over 30 years and this is one of the most beautiful places we've ever seen.
Highly recommend. Huge sites, lots of privacy, and gorgeous views.
We stayed at site 95 and it had great water views and was tucked away from its single neighboring site.
But BE AWARE that the front gate is closed at 10pm and you CANNOT exit even for an emergency. I feel like this should be illegal for safety reasons and it is NOT made clear when booking at all or I would not have booked a site here in the first place. We were only told about it upon checking in. An obvious fix would be to install an electric exit gate...but regardless, we will not be returning for that reason.
The location is great. The lots are clean. Lots of huge spiders in the bathrooms. A man and woman had sex in the showers in the women's bathroom when I was on the shower with my 1 year old. The new staff are okay. The park host 1 guy rides around and stops and talks to people at the randomist, oddest times. They haven't fixed the checkin time yet. It was 4pm and checkout was 3pm. Now it's checkin at 4pm checkout at 11am. It's supposed to be checkout at 11am and checkin at noon. The beaches are nice. The cleaning lady went into the men's bathroom when men were in it using the facility. They complained and she acted like she does it normally. The park ranger Kari is rude avoid her at all costs.
It really depends on which campsite you get. Many of the ones on the lake were really nice. Plenty of shade, campfire ring, plenty of space for parking a RV and a vehicle, plus a tent. However, many-at the same price-were very small and cramped. There were several shower buildings spread through the campground, making it convenient for all. They were kept clean and the bathrooms were always clean and well-stacked with toilet paper. Deer walked through the campground both days I was there.
My wife and I have stayed at this campground at least six times. I consider it a fairly nice campground with good sized campsites. How level they are varies considerably. The problem lately has been the total lack of rule enforcement. The campsite across from us had five vehicles parked on it overnight and six tents. There were at least six adults outside until well after midnight talking loudly. Dogs are out without a leash. I've noticed at other COE campgrounds there are no longer any park rangers to drive through. I've stayed four weeks in COE campgrounds this year and have not seen a ranger at all. Their funding was probably cut. Apparently, we have enough money to put illegal immigrants in hotels but not enough for federal campgrounds.
