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Red Top Mountain State Park
This park is located on beautiful Lake Allatoona and is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Twelve miles of wooded hiking and biking trails wind through the park, providing excellent opportunities for exercise and family fun. Red Top has tennis courts and mini golf for hours of play. Go for a day at the beach or explore a reconstructed 1860s log cabin (open and staffed on Saturdays), this park has it all!
Activities at Red Top Mountain State Park
Hiking
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
IRON HILL BIKE TRAIL
3.9 mile loop. Rated moderate.
The parking lot for this trail is located off Red Top Mountain Road, on the right a half mile past the campground. It is a graveled trail that is accessible to both hikers and bicycles.
WHITE TAIL TRAIL
0.5 mile, one way. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the Lodge parking area and shares a trailhead with the Sweet Gum Trail Loop. The Whitetail Trail then turns off the Sweet Gum Trail Loop and runs north to the end of a scenic point at the edge of Lake Allatoona.
HOMESTEAD TRAIL
5.5 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the front porch of the park Visitor Center, turns north for one mile, crosses Lodge Road and then makes a 3.5 mile loop through some of the most beautiful areas of the park.
VISITOR CENTER LOOP TRAIL
0.75 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This beautiful trail begins one hundred yards down the beginning of the Sweet Gum Trail from the Visitor Center parking area.
LAKESIDE TRAIL
0.75 mile loop. Rated easy.
This short paved trail starts at the Lodge parking lot and makes a loop behind the lodge on the shore of Lake Allatoona. It is ADA Accessible for the entire length.
SWEETGUM LODGE LOOP TRAIL
3.5 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the Visitor Center parking area and also follows a route north.
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Hikers will find 12.5 miles of beautifully wooded trails at Red Top Mountain.
IRON HILL BIKE TRAIL
3.9 mile loop. Rated moderate.
The parking lot for this trail is located off Red Top Mountain Road, on the right a half mile past the campground. It is a graveled trail that is accessible to both hikers and bicycles.
WHITE TAIL TRAIL
0.5 mile, one way. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the Lodge parking area and shares a trailhead with the Sweet Gum Trail Loop. The Whitetail Trail then turns off the Sweet Gum Trail Loop and runs north to the end of a scenic point at the edge of Lake Allatoona.
HOMESTEAD TRAIL
5.5 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the front porch of the park Visitor Center, turns north for one mile, crosses Lodge Road and then makes a 3.5 mile loop through some of the most beautiful areas of the park.
VISITOR CENTER LOOP TRAIL
0.75 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This beautiful trail begins one hundred yards down the beginning of the Sweet Gum Trail from the Visitor Center parking area.
LAKESIDE TRAIL
0.75 mile loop. Rated easy.
This short paved trail starts at the Lodge parking lot and makes a loop behind the lodge on the shore of Lake Allatoona. It is ADA Accessible for the entire length.
SWEETGUM LODGE LOOP TRAIL
3.5 mile loop. Rated moderate.
This trail begins at the Visitor Center parking area and also follows a route north.
Click here for more information about the trails at Red Top Mountain.
Biking
Bikers can take on the 4-mile Iron Hill Trail for a nice ride. The young bikers will enjoy cruising on the paved 3/4 mile path.
Boating
Visit the marina with 2 ramps and 2 docks for easy access. Private boats are permitted, no HP limit.
Fishing
Private boats are permitted, no HP limit. Grab your gear and head out for a great day of fishing.
Swimming
A wonderful lakeside beach offers seasonal public sunning and swimming.
Tennis
Tennis players can find great tennis courts at this fun park.
Disc/Mini Golf
This park has a great miniature golf course that is fun for the whole family! (fee)
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain
Camping
Red Top Mountain has great outdoor camping options:
- 92 Tent, Trailer, and RV Sites
- Yurt
- Pioneer Campground
Picnicking
The park offers various picnic options:
- 7 Picnic Shelters
- 2 Group Shelters (seats 100 and 250)
Contact Red Top Mountain State Park
Main Contact
Park (770) 975-4226
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Facilities at Red Top Mountain State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain
- 1,562 Acres
- 92 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites
- Yurt
- 18 Cottages
- Cottages #17 and #18 are dog friendly cottages (fee required per dog, limit 2)
- 7 Picnic Shelters
- 2 Group Shelters (seats 100 and 250)
- Pioneer Campground
- Swimming Beach (seasonal)
- Tennis Courts
- Boat Ramps closed due to drought.
Clubs at Red Top Mountain State Park
Programs at Red Top Mountain State Park
Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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Fishing Tackle Loaner
The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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