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NRSO |
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McKaskey Creek Campground is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings offer a relaxing getaway form the nearby city of Atlanta, just 45 miles north. Visitors enjoy various water sports, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. |
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Take I-75 N to Exit 290 (Canton/Rome/GA Hwy 20), Continue east onto GA 20; take an immediate right onto GA SPUR 20 for 2 miles, then turn left onto McKaskey Creek Road and travel 1 mile to campground. Physical Address: 358 McKaskey Creek Rd, Cartersville, GA 30121 |
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The campground contains 51 sites, 32 of which have electrical and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, grills and lantern posts are provided. Other amenities include a dump station, laundry facilities, boat ramp, playground and swimming beach. |
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MCKASKEY CREEK CG |
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71288 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71288&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Additional first-come, first-serve campsites may be available Maximum of two pets are permitted per campsite Maximum of eight people per campsite Maximum of three vehicles per campsite Off-road vehicles, golf carts and ATVs are not permitted Entrance gate is locked from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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The city of Cartersville is nearby, offering the Tellus Science Museum, Etowah Indian Mounds, and Booth Western Art Museum. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield is located in Kennesaw; White Water Park is in Marietta, and the Georgia Aquarium is located in Atlanta. |
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The rolling hills around Allatoona Lake are thickly forested with lush oak, maple, blackgum, dogwood, magnolia, hickory and the occasional pine tree. Ferns and honeysuckle bushes make up the understory. The dense hardwood forests are home to raccoons, opossum, bobcats, red and gray fox, white tail deer, squirrels, and chipmunks. From time to time, visitors even spot black bears roaming the area. |
| recreationDescription |
Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities on the 11-mile long Allatoona Lake. Its 270 miles of shoreline provide great opportunities for picnicking, hiking, hunting and relaxing. |