Payne Campground at Allatoona Lake, Cartersville, GA

Payne Campground at Allatoona Lake in Bartow county is located just 26 min east of Cartersville, GA with an elevation of 1,060 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites including 1 boat site. The campground is normally open from mid March to the beginning of September. 45 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 42 sites have electric and water hookups. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $68.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swim beach, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, floating sports.

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$24 - $68

Campsite Reviews (123)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		55%
4 star		19%
3 star		13%
2 star		9%
1 star		3%

@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #59

Always a nice quiet campground

@AliciaB4830440 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #26

Very nice campground! Our site was right next to the water. My only real issue was the bathroom/showers needs a better handicapped facility. My son is handicapped and had a few issues but other than that, we had an amazing stay here

@RICKEYL5133F99 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #57

Nice place to camp when going to braves games.

@KevinK9789719 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #57

My Sites was not on the water, but it still had a great view. The campground is very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.

@GeorgeS7112210 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #10

Nice small campground. Beware hose at dump station lacks threads so no black tank flush.

@BobD8851582 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #42

Love how the entire area is a no wake zone, usually quiet

@ArminB55479F1B · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #50

Quiet & peaceful relaxing

@YouSE6C00316DC · Camped on Jul 13, 2024 at Campsite #38

Our site is by the water and has a direct path to access the lake. People are very friendly, my next door neighbor offered us a fan seeing us putting up a tent. We are actually car camping in our Tesla and the tent is for storage purpose only. I deduct two stars because the site is not very clean and the showers have longlines. Only one bathroom in the campground and one available shower stall for women. Its a great spot for boating.

@JeanMari74E8DC · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #56

We loved this camp site, we have been using it several times and will used it again!

@TammyH7586506 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #28

Camp Hosts were so friendly and we're so happy Payne is open, missed camping here.

@AliciaM7101165 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #26

Campground needs a lot of maintenance. Its gone downhill greatly since they shut it down a couple years ago and some sites should be modified to lesser than they used to be and new photos taken so you know what sites youre getting

@ReginaS9248090 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #59

too much poison ivynot enough lake access

@ShantaraF2FA6B · Camped on May 30, 2024 at Campsite #41

Enjoyed the campgrounds. The people that check you in are always extremely nice and helpful. We will be back to stay.

@stevenb5011158 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #10

The bathrooms need more attention. The shower walls in the Mens side had mold on them. There are no hooks for hanging anything and no shelf either, and the floor is very dirty from use. There should be a mat to keep muddy shoes from getting the floors so dirty that getting out of the shower and keeping your feet clean is impossible. My wife said that the light was out in one shower stalls and she had to shower in the dark because the other was in use and the shower walls were slimy there too. We were on a campsite by the water and had to be very careful not to trip on the uneven ground. Lots of dips and holes hidden in the uncut weeds. One big hole just off the pavement next to extra parking area that caused a fall and I stepped in a hole that could have caused an injury. Certainly would think that before a HOLIDAY weekend the grass would be cut and showers cleaned up. We picked up gobs of goose poop also and I know that is something that comes with the territory unfortunately. This campground has been closed for a couple of years and now could use some close attention to details.

@PeteL9031A5F64 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #47

The bathrooms were clean throughout the WE. Disappointed to learn that the Tent only sites had no water available. The water at the pump out station was broke so I had to stop by a campsite to fill up my jugs. There was significant poison ivy and long weeds around my campsite and that of my friends. Disappointed it was not trimmed better. Great to be back at Payne. Front gate people were friendly.

@Kimberly0A7B9D · Camped on May 9, 2024 at Campsite #11

Love Payne campground!

@KarenL1374189 · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #32

I was able to get in and out of my kayak quite easily from my site. It was perfect!

@PatriciaP14087 · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #43

Payne Campground is convenient to major interstates that lead to Atlanta or North Georgia mountains. Many sites are waterfront with an excellent boat dock. The hosts were very nice, friendly, and helpful when neighbors became too noisy after hours. The sites could use some maintenance as this campground had been closed for a couple of years.

@PaulaM4355275 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #8

Very clean. Hosts were very friendly. Spaces were big and pretty private.

@LilyKAFEF19A8F · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #47

This campsite is so lovely. The staff at the gate were very friendly and helpful. Camping next to the lake was so beautiful with lots birding.

@TracyJ137DE59D · Camped on Apr 22, 2024 at Campsite #56

Friendly personnel, clean campsites, easy reservations.

@BobD8851582 · Camped on Apr 20, 2024 at Campsite #43

My favorite campground on Allatoona, glad it's back open, have 4 more weeks reserved, wish I could get more being retired.

@JadeD7B781FA13 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #39

The couple in the check in hut were amazing and super nice. Campground was clean, comfortable and very functional. Exactly what we needed for a quick over night stay while passing through.

@Hitched · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #31

Overall, a great COE campground- they seldom disappoint. A couple of issues:- -shower facilities were gross - probably a few months overdue for a scrubbing -some loops are really tight - and some bigger rigs struggled. We may have issues getting our 30 fifth wheel outta here, will see next week

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@RonK4438963 · Camped on Apr 8, 2024 at Campsite #40

I found the check-in process confusing. Just before the gatehouse, there are a bunch of orange cones sitting in the way in every lane except one. Since the previous COE campground we had just come from, was checking people in at the window, I thought that might be the case here, so I pulled on up. Apparently, this is a monumental mistake. The host was downright rude. He was intent on watching TV and didn't like the interruption of a camper checking in. It took beeping the horn a couple of times just to get his attention. He then had a real attitude. I've never been talked to like that at a COE campground. The site itself (#40) is very unlevel. It has a water view, but most sites do. It was very quiet but I won't be staying here again. The McKinney and Clark Creek campgrounds are better.

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