Reservations 800-864-7275
Park Office
770-975-0055
Visitor Center
770-975-4226
FACILITIES AVAILABLE for May 17-19:
Tent & RV Campsites / 4 two-Bedroom Cottages
(as of May 14, 2013)
 Red Top Mountain State Park Business Plan
This popular park on Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, water skiing and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. A sand swimming beach is nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees, providing a great place to cool off during summer. Picnic shelters and group shelters may be rented for meetings, parties, reunions and other celebrations. Guests often stay overnight in rental cottages, a spacious campground or the park’s lakeside yurt.
While best known for the 12,000-acre lake, Red Top Mountain is also a hiker’s haven. More than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park, providing opportunities for exercise and nature photography. A short, paved trail behind the park office is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, welcoming guests to explore a reconstructed 1860s homestead. The gravel-topped 4-mile Iron Hill Trail is open to both hikers and bikers, offering pretty views of the lake’s shoreline.
Named for the soil’s rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain was once an important mining area. Iron pour programs are occasionally held near the Vaughn Cabin behind the park office.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain
ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
- 1,776 Acres
- 18 Cottages ($90-$160) -- #17 and #18 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, limit 2)
- 92 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($19-$28) -- RV pull-throughs are not waterfront
- 1 Yurt ($60)
- Pioneer Campground ($28 and up)
- 7 Picnic Shelters ($45)
- 2 Group Shelters (seat 150 and 200, $240-$275)
- Swimming Beach (seasonal)
- Mountain Cove Discovery Room – nature exhibits and ranger programs
THINGS TO DO & SEE:
- Boating and Skiing – marina, 2 ramps, 2 docks, private boats permitted, no horsepower limit
- Fishing
- Hiking – 12.5 miles of wooded trails, 3/4-mile paved accessible trail
- Biking -- 4-mile Iron Hill Trail, Muddy Spokes Club
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Ranger Programs
- Playground
- Miniature Golf (fee)
- GeoCaching
- Visit Allatoona Pass
- Tennis
- Weddings (park approval required)
Become a "Friend" of Red Top Mountain State Park
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
Visit our Gift Shop!
While visiting the park, be sure stop in at our Park Office gift shop. You'll find gifts, books, apparel, toys for children, and much more to please nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Open daily between 8AM to 5PM.
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Bluegrass "Mountain Music" Concert Series
Saturdays until Jul 27, 2013
| Enjoy a free "Mountain Music" concert every week at the Vaughan Log Cabin behind the Park Office. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and let some sweet, sweet music carry your worries away. $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Photo Hike
Saturday, May 18, 2013 11 AM to 12:30 PM
 Photographers of all skill levels are invited to come hiking, enjoy good company, and share experiences and tips. Hike will be on Iron Hill Trail. Meet in the Iron Hill Parking lot. Join us afterward in the Park Office to continue the conversation and watch some photography tutorials. $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Outdoor Concerts
Sunday, May 26, 2013 4 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday, Jul 5, 2013 8 PM to 9 PM
| Enjoy a bonus "Mountain Music" concert during 4th of July weekend. The band will be playing off the front porch of the Vaughan Log cabin, located behind the Park Office. $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Jr. Ranger Day Camp: 6-8 year olds
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 6, 2013
| Kids aged 6-8 will join Ranger Marcus for a three day adventure into nature. Discover backyard wildlife, hiking safety, live animals, and more. Call or visit the park to register; registration begins April 27. $45 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Jr. Ranger Day Camp: 9-12 year olds
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 until Thursday, Jun 13, 2013
| Kids aged 9-12 will join Ranger Marcus for three days of outdoor fun. Junior Rangers will learn about wilderness survival, geocaching, camping and more as they work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Call or visit the park to register; registration begins April 27. $45 plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Dirty Spokes Race
Saturday, Aug 3, 2013
| The Dirty Spokes running race series includes four state parks: Red Top Mountain, Unicoi, Fort Yargo and Victoria Bryant. Dates and distances vary. Register at http://www.dirtyspokes.com/red-top-mountain Fee plus $5 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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