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Reviews (38)
What Guests Are Saying
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is praised for its peaceful and clean environment, making it perfect for gatherings. Reviewers appreciate the spacious pavilions, well-maintained grills, and clean restrooms. The scenic views and pollinator garden enhance the overall experience, with visitors expressing their intent to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is praised for its peaceful and clean environment, making it perfect for gatherings. Reviewers appreciate the spacious pavilions, well-maintained grills, and clean restrooms. The scenic views and pollinator garden enhance the overall experience, with visitors expressing their intent to return.
Review Summary
Sandra K
September 12, 2022
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.
Sandra K
September 12, 2022
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
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!
Charles W
June 19, 2022
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
A
Becky D
May 28, 2022
A
Linda F
October 25, 2021
The shelter was setup for my reservation. I knew where to go and it was clean
Linda F
October 25, 2021
The shelter was setup for my reservation. I knew where to go and it was clean
Stormie C
September 29, 2021
Perfect
Stormie C
September 29, 2021
Perfect
Location Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)
Address:
1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20
Catersville, GA, 30121
United States
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is accessible via US Highway 41, approximately 6 miles to the west. Interstate 75 is about 10 miles to the east, providing further access to the region.
Elevation: 219 feet
155 mi drive to downtown Catersville (about 2 hr 28 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Each shelter has a seating capacity of 60 people maximum / 34 vehicles maximum.
- Tables under the shelter are chained in place and cannot be moved.
- No trailer parking permitted in this area.
- This park is downstream of the dam along the Etowah River rather than upstream of Allatoona Dam on Allatoona Lake.
- No swimming beach in this area.
- No dunk tanks, pools, slip & slides, etc. permitted in this area. Call 678-721-6700 for questions.
- No water balloons, confetti, or any other small miscellanous items that are harmful to wildlife in the area.
- 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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Last updated: August 23, 2026
