Lake Allatoona
Georgia
The Lake Allatoona real estate market is a top ten marketplace for lake property in Georgia.
Normally there are around 220 lake homes for sale at Lake Allatoona, and around 30 listings for lots and land.
Lake Allatoona is one of Georgia's largest lakes and has 270 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is only 43 miles away.
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Popular Lake Convenient to Atlanta and Interstate 75
Only about 40 miles from Atlanta, Lake Allatoona covers approximately 12,000 acres in northwest Georgia, with 270 miles of shoreline in Cherokee, Bartow, and Cobb counties. It is only 45 minutes away from Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of the most popular lakes in the nation, getting around 7 million visitors annually.
A Lake With a Lot to Offer
Lake Allatoona is welcoming of all watersports, including wakeboarding, skiing, tubing, and more. The eight full-service marinas around the lake provide gas refill stations for gas boats. There are also 26 launch points around the lake for boats. Other forms of boating, including kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and others, are also popular pastimes on Lake Allatoona.
Guests at Lake Allatoona also love to fish while there. Here you’ll be able to find several species of bass, as well as catfish, crappie, bream, and carp. Anglers can fish from shore or out on the boat. Lake Allatoona is also the site of numerous fishing tournaments throughout the year.
Lake Allatoona also offers camping grounds, hiking trails, and swimming areas for additional recreation. There is something for everyone at Allatoona Lake.
Out on the Town
If you want a break from the beach, then a visit to Red Top Mountain State Park has plenty for you. Red Top has 13 hiking trails, a handful of biking trails, 25 parks, and ten camping grounds.
When you get hungry, there’s an abundance of choices at Allatoona Lake. People love to eat at JD’s Bar-B-Que, Ferley’s BBQ, and Tavern at Towne Lake.
Atlanta is home to a vibrant culture with plenty to offer. There’s the Botanical Gardens, Georgia Aquarium, and the High Museum of Art. Favorite local food spots include Gigi’s, Busy Bee Cafe, and Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen.
Emergencies
Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and St. Joseph Hospital; both are a 40-minute drive from Arrowhead Lake.
Lots of Lake to Love
If you want the best lake experience, Lake Allatoona is where you should be!
Overview
- 270mi. of Shoreline
- 145ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
- Dam Name Allatoona Dam
- Managed By US Army Corps of Engineers
- Water Drops 5 ft
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 12,000
- Public Boat Ramps 15
- Water Level Seasonal Full Pool
- Schedule April-September
Information
- Counties: Bartow County, Cherokee County, Cobb County
- Fish: Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass
- Condos available (No)
- Notable events: Aquapalooza, Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up, various fishing tournaments and festivals
- Sailing clubs (Yes)
- Known for: Stooping point between Atlanta and Chattanooga
- History: Civil War history
- Landmarks: Seven Islands
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