Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA) Near Catersville, GA

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Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area. Playground

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About 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. 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.

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Location Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)

Address:
1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20
Catersville, GA, 30121
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.1642 / -84.7357

Elevation: 219 feet

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General	Each shelter has a seating capacity of 60 people maximum / 34 vehicles maximum.
General	Tables under the shelter are chained in place and cannot be moved.
General	No trailer parking permitted in this area.
General	This park is downstream of the dam along the Etowah River rather than upstream of Allatoona Dam on Allatoona Lake.
General	No swimming beach in this area.
General	No dunk tanks, pools, slip & slides, etc. permitted in this area. Call 678-721-6700 for questions.
General	No water balloons, confetti, or any other small miscellanous items that are harmful to wildlife in the area.
General	If you choose to reserve a shelter, it is the Shelter Reservation holder's responsbility to ensure the facility is left in clean and good condition.

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