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Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)

Cooper's Furnace Day Use, The Furnace
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area, Hiking
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Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area. Playground
CFXX1 - COOPERS FURNACE DAY USE AREA (GA)

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Reviews (17)

Review Summary

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Angela Q

June 10, 2023

3

The concrete wall around the outside perimeter of most of the shelter was not safe for our group of all senior citizens. However, Shelter A has a great shaded area and place for the kids to play.

Christopher S

May 23, 2023

5

Great location for a Cub Scouts event. Having a playground nearby and lots of space for the Pack to interact, while still being separated from day visitors was perfect.

Summer b

May 1, 2023

3

We really enjoyed having my daughter's bday party here last year and enjoyed things for the most part like the playground this year but one major problem was the fact that none of the power outlets were working for whatever reason. We tried all 4. We went 2 hours before her party to set up and brought an electric balloon pump that we never got to use and a bunch of decorative balloons that were unable to be used bc i couldn't blow up that many by mouth.

Sandra K

September 12, 2022

4

It was raining most of the day we were there but it was still a nice time with family and friends. We did have an issue with having no electric when we arrived and no cell/internet service to try and reach anyone, (There was no one at the gate) someone drove by that was able to assist. I would also like to mention that while under the shelter a tree limb fell right next to us, shook us up, but we were ok. Beautiful area and Cooper's Furnace was a true wonder.

Charles W

June 19, 2022

5

Very good facility, excellent for our organizational outing, however, driving instructions via gps leave something to be desired! We had to stop and ask for directions!
Otherwise, this is a hidden gem!

Becky D

May 28, 2022

5

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Linda F

October 25, 2021

5

The shelter was setup for my reservation. I knew where to go and it was clean

Stormie C

September 29, 2021

5

Perfect

Danny B

August 21, 2021

3

Everything was great except...

No soap in the bathrooms! Yuk! Luckily we brought our own.

Trayci W

May 10, 2021

5

This place is awesome!!! my family and I had a great time and it was better than expected. This place is clean and in the shade. I highly recommend and we will use the facility again.

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

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

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No trailer parking permitted in this area.

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This park is downstream of the dam along the Etowah River rather than upstream of Allatoona Dam on Allatoona Lake.

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No swimming beach in this area.

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No dunk tanks, pools, slip & slides, etc. permitted in this area. Call 678-721-6700 for questions.

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No water balloons, confetti, or any other small miscellanous items that are harmful to wildlife in the area.

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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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