Cooper's Furnace Day Use, The Furnace
Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area, Hiking
CFXX3 - COOPERS FURNACE DAY USE AREA (GA)
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 mi south. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife.

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Reviews

39 reviews

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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.

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4.3

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January 28, 2020

we had a good turnout of families and a lot of fun. Making a reservation was easy to do on line. The Day use host was very gracious and checked on us twice to see if we needed anything. We will be making another reservation for later this fall.

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Tammy C

January 24, 2020

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January 24, 2020

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Beth R

January 23, 2020

Had our family reunion here. Lots of room for everyone, and plenty of room for the kids to play. We hope to do it again this year.

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Beth R

January 23, 2020

Had our family reunion here. Lots of room for everyone, and plenty of room for the kids to play. We hope to do it again this year.

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Hannah S

January 17, 2020

Everything was great highly recommend

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Hannah S

January 17, 2020

Everything was great highly recommend

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Montyne M

January 11, 2020

Was perfect for a family celebration! All ages of kids and adults all had something to do with hikes, the dam, the furnace, the water, and the playground. The park ranger was very nice and helpful, providing volleyballs and horse shoes (if i remember correctly). We really had a good day and hope to return, maybe with our bikes.

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Montyne M

January 11, 2020

Was perfect for a family celebration! All ages of kids and adults all had something to do with hikes, the dam, the furnace, the water, and the playground. The park ranger was very nice and helpful, providing volleyballs and horse shoes (if i remember correctly). We really had a good day and hope to return, maybe with our bikes.

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Location & Directions for Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area (GA)

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

Elevation: 219 ft

Nearest town

Catersville, GA - 155 mi

About over 2 hr (148 min) to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: October 7, 2026

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