Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake
12 mi north · US Army Corps of Engineers
Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
14 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Galt's Ferry 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 35 miles south.
Victoria Campground
14 mi north · US Army Corps of Engineers
Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
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Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake
Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga)
Galt's Ferry 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 35 miles south.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Sailing
- Swimming
Victoria Campground
Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday…
- Biking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Paddling
- Wildlife viewing
Sweetwater Campground
Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Swimming
Cooper'S Furnace Day Use Area (Ga)
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.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Picnicking
Allatoona Lake
Allatoona Lake is one of the most frequently visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)
Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Lake Sidney Lanier
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
30 to 75 miles (7)
Bald Ridge Creek
Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Water Access
Sawnee
Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to boating and swimming.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Water Activities
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Water Access
- Water Activities
Old Federal
Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Water Activities
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Carters Lake
Carters Lake Project is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District. Carters Lake is one of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
- Water sports
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
- Biking
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Picnicking
75 miles and farther (8)
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 as a "combination wildlife and game-management demonstration area" to demonstrate that wildlife could be restored on worn out, eroded lands. Today, through the efforts of the U.S.
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
West Point Lake
Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
- Picnicking
Cherokee National Forest
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years.
- Biking
- Fishing
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is the result of cooperative conservation efforts of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy.
- Fishing
- Hunting
Hartwell Lake
Hartwell Lake is one of the most popular Corps lakes in the nation. Built by the U.S.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
Richard B. Russell Lake
"Ole Dan Tucker was a grand ole man; He washed his face in a fryin' pan; Combed his hair with a wagon wheel; Died with a tooth ache in his heel!" During the 1700's, this famous folk song was sung by slaves in praise of the Reverend Dan…
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Marietta. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for fishing near Marietta?
Payne Campground-Allatoona Lake (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 12 miles north of Marietta as the crow flies. Next are Galt'S Ferry Day Use Area (Ga) (14 mi) and Victoria Campground (14 mi).
Do I need a fishing license near Marietta?
Yes, anglers 16 and older generally need a Georgia fishing license from the state wildlife agency. Rules, seasons and limits vary by water.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.