Reservations (800) 864-7275
Lodge Reservations
(800) 573-9658
Park
(770) 975-4226
This popular park on 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from Park Marine. Twelve miles of hiking trails wind through the park, providing opportunities for exercise and to explore a reconstructed 1860s log cabin (open and staffed on Saturdays). The park's lodge, restaurant and meeting facilities make Red Top a great getaway for family reunions and business groups. A 3/4-mile paved trail behind the restaurant is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Named for the soil's rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain was once an important mining area for iron.
Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Lodge Hours: 24-Hour Service
Facilities
1,562 Acres
92 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites ($20-$24)
Yurt ($40)
18 Cottages ($95-$124)
Cottages #17 and #18 are dog friendly cottages
33-Room ($65-$125) Lodge & Conference Center (Wireless Internet Service)
7 Picnic Shelters ($40)
2 Group Shelters (seat 100 and 250, $160-220)
Pioneer Campground ($25 and up)
Meeting Facilities
Restaurant
Swimming Beach (seasonal)
Swimming Pool (lodge and cottage guests only)
Tennis Courts
Boat Ramps Closed Due to Drought
Red Top Mountain State Park Operates Allatoona Pass Battlefield
Activities
Allatoona Pass
Hiking and Biking - 12.5 miles of wooded trails, 3/4-mile paved accessible trail
Biking -- 4-mile Iron Hill Trail
Boating and Skiing - marina, 2 ramps, 2 docks
Fishing - private boats permitted, no HP limit
Picnicking
Swimming
Interpretive Programs
Miniature Golf
Nearby Attractions
Cartersville/Bartow County CVB
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
Booth Western Art Museum
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum- opening late 2008
Chieftains Trail
New Echota State Historic Site (Cherokee Indian capital)
Atlanta, Ga.
Days Inn
Funk Heritage Center at Reinhardt College
Great Lakes of Georgia
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park Website
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Events
Party with the 'Possums
Friday, May 9, 2008
Fridays repeats weekly
(Repeats From Friday, May 2, 2008 until Friday, Jun 27, 2008.)
| Be a part of the Red Top Mountain "night life" and join a ranger for a guided hike to learn about nocturnal animals. Hike starts at "dark:30" so call to check start time. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. $3 parking. 770-975-4226. |
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Mountain Music Series
Saturday, May 10, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM
Saturdays repeats weekly
(Repeats From Saturday, May 10, 2008 until Saturday, Jul 26, 2008.)
Saturday, Aug 30, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM
| Enjoy a summer evening at the Vaughn Cabin, listening to the sounds of live mountain and bluegrass music. Bring a lawnchair or blanket and have fun with the whole family.
Call the park for the band of the week. $3 parking. 770-975-4226. |
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Bluegrass with Cedar Hill
Saturday, May 17, 2008 8 PM - 9 PM
| Join us at the Vaugn cabin for an evening of bluegrass music and fun with Cedar Hill. This is one of Georgia's most exciting bands. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $3 parking. 770-975-0055. |
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Evening Iron Pour
Saturday, Jun 14, 2008 9 PM - 10:30 PM
Watch the Red Top furnace crew in action. See cast iron skillets in the making and make your own piece of unique iron artwork by purchasing a "scratch block mold" before the pour. Blocks will be available starting at 2 p.m. Pour starts at about 9 p.m. after the bluegrass concert. $7 for scratch blocks, plus $3 parking. 770-975-0055.
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Harvest at the Homestead
Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
| Step back in time to the 1800s as demonstrators present harvest activities at the Vaughan Cabin. Experience the evolution of early American life as interpreters and skilled crafts people bring the past to life. Try your hand at many pioneer skills through hands-on activities. $3 parking. 770-975-4226. |
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The Battle of Allatoona Pass
Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
(From Saturday, Oct 4, 2008 until Sunday, Oct 5, 2008.)
| Walk the trails, visit the Star Fort earthworks, and follow the old Tennessee Road just as the soldiers did in 1864. Explore daily life in the tent city, see rifle and cannon demonstrations. This event is located at the Allatoona Pass Battlefield. $3 parking. 770-975-4226. |
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Christmas at the Cabin
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008 until Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 10 AM - 4 PM
| Yuletide celebrations of the 1800s come to life as demonstrators take you back to Christmas at a pioneer homestead. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday at the Vaughn Cabin. $3 parking. 770-975-4226. |
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