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About Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)
Campground Amenities
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Playground
Reviews (14)
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Park Day Use Area offers a great environment for gatherings, with positive experiences noted for events like birthday parties. While there were some issues with gate access and signage, the park provides privacy and amenities such as restrooms. Overall, visitors appreciate the location and plan to return for future events.
What Guests Are Saying
Riverside Park Day Use Area offers a great environment for gatherings, with positive experiences noted for events like birthday parties. While there were some issues with gate access and signage, the park provides privacy and amenities such as restrooms. Overall, visitors appreciate the location and plan to return for future events.
Review Summary
Lamar M
September 27, 2025
We had reserved a shelter, but the gate was locked when we got there! One of our number somehow got in touch with the Corp office and eventually a “volunteer” showed up to unlock the gate. But by that time we had moved to an open shelter. That caused some confusion for late arriving party members. The Corp use to come out and open up the “reserved” sign, but now that does not happen either.
Shan D
September 17, 2025
We were not able use this time, but we have used several time for different occasions, Always great place to be there & enjoy outgoing. Thanks
Bethannie G
September 6, 2025
We had our daughter's 2nd birthday here at shelter B and had a great experience. The only complaint was that attendees had a difficult time finding it, but that can be resolved by putting a sign, balloons or something of the sort out at the entrance of that road to let people know. We loved the privacy of shelter B and the fact that there was a bathroom out there as well. We will be using this location again!
Dick F
June 26, 2023
No problems at all.
Ankit N
May 1, 2022
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Alison R
October 23, 2021
Love this place. Great for a large gathering. The pavilions have lots of parking and privacy. Bathrooms are easily accessible. Very peaceful and serene, and lots of fun activities.
Barbara B
August 28, 2021
This is a perfect place for family parties, geocaching meetings, or any other type event.
Lisa W
May 8, 2021
Loved the seclusion of the shelter. It has very pretty surroundings. The shelter and nearby restrooms were clean. The attendants on duty were very friendly and helpful. We had a last minute micro-weddings that turned out very lovely. Will definitely reserve this shelter again and again for more friend and family gatherings.
Cedenia C
June 29, 2020
We had a great day!!! My grandchildren had soooo much fun. I definitely will do it again.
mike c
January 16, 2020
The venue was beautiful , plenty of parking , and just a perfect spot for a family oriented company picnic. We'll defiantly be coming back
Location Riverside Park Day Use Area (GA)
Address:
1138 Georgia Highway Spur 20
Catersville, GA, 30121
United States
From I-75 take Exit 285/Red Top Mountain Road exit. Northbound traffic will turn left and southbound traffic will turn right onto Red Top Mountain Road. Turn right at the first traffic light onto the connector which will come to Hwy 41. Turn right onto Hwy 41 and travel 1 mile to Allatoona Dam Road. Turn right onto Allatoona Dam Road and travel 1.7 miles to Riverside Park Day Use entrance.
Physical Address: Riverside Day Use Area, 513 Allatoona Dam Road SE, Cartersville, GA, 30121
Latitude & Longitude: 34.161 / -84.7417
Elevation: 219 feet
Policies & Rules
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Shelter 'A' has a capacity of 200 people maximum/100 vehicles maximum. |
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Shelter 'B' has a capacity of 50 people maximum/20 vehicles maximum. |
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Tables under the shelter are chained in place and cannot be moved. |
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This park is downstream of the dam on the river rather than upstream of the dam on Allatoona Lake. |
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No swim beach in this area. |
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There is a subdam three miles downstream from boat ramp. |
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A small boat ramp is available, limited navigable river distance. |
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This is a Use Fee area, all vehicles must pay $5 use fee. |
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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. |
