Sweetwater Campground, Cartersville, GA

Sweetwater Campground in Bartow county is located just 29 min east of Cartersville, GA with an elevation of 850 feet. There are a total of 150 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the beginning of September. 108 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 23 and 78 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 63 sites have electric and water hookups. 45 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $290.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include fishing.

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(678) 721-6700 (Information)
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$24 - $290

Campsite Reviews (278)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		59%
4 star		19%
3 star		9%
2 star		6%
1 star		4%

@JodyR3849821 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #107

Our first experience with Sweetwater was excellent. We only stayed for one night, on Labor Day. The park was closing the n Ct day or we would have stayed longer. It was quiet, I suspect unusually due to timing. We had beautiful views of the lake and enjoyed the walk around the park.

@ShyanneH8F382D · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #76

Park ranger came around on day 2 - told the kids she was out of cards. She promised she would be around later that evening and give them each 2. She never came back. The next day we had a different park ranger and he claimed he was out of cards and didn't really care about interacting with the kids.. bathrooms are absolutely disgusting!

@MarielleD3B360 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #25

This was my sister and I's first time camping and we felt so spoiled with this site, the view of the water and surrounding woods are absolutely gorgeous! Ended up having no neighbors in our loop at all so it was very secluded. Only rating 4 stars due to the fact that the bathrooms were too far to walk and BE WARNED, there was a small hive of bees living in one of the railroad ties leading down to the water. We only found out because my sister disturbed them by using it as a surface to hack apart a branch for firewood and got swarmed lmao. Though they left us alone for the rest of the trip. Also, a raccoon stole our hot dog buns on the first night right in front of our noses.

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #147

Excellent family friendly camping

@AshleyW8510592 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #89

Checking in was a breeze. There were no signs for which turn to take to get to beach or playground. Water at beach area was clean. There was a large shallow space before it got deep, great for the kids. Campsite was easy to find level enough it didnt take much to get set up. The site was spacious and roomy. Some spills were left behind from previous guest so we were met with many, many flies and yellow jackets.

@KevinH9468586 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #44

Campground is always well taken care of. The grass is freshly cut. Access to the lake from the campsite could have been a little better. We had to go to the site next to us to access the lake.

@DarrylF3A7E8B7 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #43

We love Sweetwater Campground! It is close to home and such a nice get away for us! Our last visit was at site 43 right on the waters of Lake Allatoona. This is one of the ideal sites if you have a small boat because you can anchor right at the site. The campground is a nice area to walk around the campground for exercise. The beach area is nice and relaxing. We highly recommend Sweetwater Campground for camping.

@MaggieMB15095E · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #141

Excellent

@CraigL3652027 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #42

We love camping at Sweetwater campground. It is a beautiful campground,but, I have noticed latly that people just don't care about it like they should. I rode thru the campground and noticed a lot of trash left in the firepits as well as on the ground. The grass is not maintained as well as it has been in the past. And the bath houses aren't cleaned as often as they should be.

@StephenS245469 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #39

I have been camping at Sweetwater for several years and always found the campground well taken care of until my most recent visit. The COE has recently decided to only cut the grass once a month, and has failed to remove numerous logs and debris washed up into the campground. General maintenance has been cut so much that campers are bringing their own rakes, string trimmers, and even mowers to trim around their campsites. In my opinion, the campground has started looking overgrown and unappealing.The COE recently also changed the check-out time from 3:00 pm to 11:00 am, and none of the campers I spoke with were happy with this change.Unfortunately I will not be returning to Sweetwater campground until the COE reinstates the maintenance that made camping such a pleasure at this location.

@StephenS245469 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #39

@FranH1CDFBDF3E · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #124

Wonderful setting surrounded by nature. Grounds well cared for. Great campsite for the money.

@FredB4895581 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #21

You will drive through a neighborhood to reach this campground. Please be mindful of the narrow, busy road. Once there, hosts were great, provided useful info on getting into the site and were cordial throughout our visit.

@RUTHJ4484654 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #63

We love camping at sweetwater. Beautiful place. Peaceful.

@ArleneBF3C11E2 · Camped on Jun 17, 2024 at Campsite #132

What has happened to this campground. we were here last year and it was kept up beautifully. This year it was so rundown. Bathhouses were a disaster... Filthy...Campground was so unkept....Poison ivy and poison oak everywhere. Not a single camp host came around to check anything. Campsites were a mess on arrival. A few mowers came around but did the absolute minimum of work. Sad to say we wont return to Sweetwater campground again.

@PeterS7845234 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #24

Very good camping location. Staff was friendly and the sites are nice.

@SergejGBCEA587 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #100

The new management is doing everything they can to reduce loyal campers!Okay it was my fault for not paying attention to that when making the reservation, but......NEW camping policy - check out at 11 AM.WHAT??? WHY???Do you have to clean the beds or need to vacuum the lots? Are we here in a hotel?In the past, you could sleep well, have a relaxing breakfast, pack everything, swim in the lake, maybe have a lunch, and then drive home safe.NOW, even when you're already packing in a rush, a "friendly ranger" drives by at 10:30 and reminds you that you and your stuff have to be behind the gates by 11 AM.A real NERVE!!!And BE CAREFUL when booking!Also NEW policy, no matter when, the cancellation fee is always charged.SWEETWATER, you'll never see me and my family again after so many years!

@YuriH1F6AB54F0 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #98

We have been frequent visitors to this campsite for the past 8 years, often staying multiple times a year. It has always been a great place to stay. However, the new policy requiring check-out at 11 AM, similar to a hotel, has significantly impacted our experience in a negative way. This change is extremely inconvenient and detracts from the relaxed atmosphere weve come to expect. If this decision was made to encourage booking an extra night, it is very disappointing. Unfortunately, this new policy has made our stay quite unpleasant and has eliminated all the desire to book our stay again as we did every year

@WayneH9910250 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #148

Stayed in campsite 148 for four nights. We were mostly shaded all day. I will try to get the same campsite next year. Maybe even longer than I stayed this year. Great site.

@TeresaM2076490 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #90

Long grass. Ants all around my camper. Only one hose to wash out tanks when dumping and you expect all those campers to be out by 11 with 1 dump station working. This was my last chance for Sweetwater to keep my business. You let me down. Been camping there for 30 years and I am finally done.

@michaelg734741 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #15

Just stayed 1 night traveling. Clean, friendly hosts.

@IeshaPD237486D · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #10

Enjoyed my stay. The office was very helpful as it was my first time camping and they give be lots of advice.

@ScottO6768554 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #64

Great site near the lake. Good local get away for us. Staff at gate was great.

@RayY81F18630B6 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #30

Awesome

@PhilT544843FC4 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #9

Our first time at Sweetwater. We loved the woodsy feel and of course, the lake. Seemed to be very clean and well maintained.

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