Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)

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Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga), US Army Corps of Engineers

Overview Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impounds Allatoona Lake. The river and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway from the nearby city of Atlanta, just 35 miles south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.Recreation Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are popular activities along the Etowah River.Facilities … How to get there: From I-75 take Exit 285 (Red Top Mountain Road). Northbound traffic turn left / Southbound traffic turn right onto Red Top Mountain Road. Turn right at the first traffic light onto the connector which will come to Hwy 41. Turn right onto Hwy 41. Travel 2 miles crossing over the Etowah River and turn right immediately after crossing over the bridge. Road will curve to right and come to stop sign. Turn left onto Old River Road and travel for 2.5 miles to park entrance. … Cost: Fee Information: Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 non-refundable reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.… Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers. Phone: 678-721-6700. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251866 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: John/Cyndee Perry, USACE). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.