State park

Red Top Mountain State Park

The park entrance is 2.2 miles from Emerson. 93 campsites. Day use costs $10 per vehicle daily ParkPass (annual $70). Hours: Park 7 a.m.–Dark. Red Top Mountain State Park is a state park in Georgia.

Red Top Mountain State Park
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Red Top Mountain State Park map

Red Top Mountain State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

Red Top Mountain State Park has 93 developed campsites in 1 campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Red Top Mountain State Park costs $10 per vehicle daily ParkPass (annual $70). Hours: Park 7 a.m.–Dark.
No, day use at Red Top Mountain State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Red Top Mountain State Park is 2.2 miles from Emerson.
Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
Yes, Etowah River is open to swimming at Red Top Mountain State Park.
Yes, Red Top Mountain State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Red Top Mountain State Park is 2.2 miles from Emerson.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Red Top Mountain State Park

Red Top Mountain State Park has 93 developed campsites in 1 campground. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Marina Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

  • Etowah River

Fishing and water

Allatoona Lake water level (0.7 miles outside the boundary): its dam and reservoir record on reservoirfinder.com.

Public lands next to Red Top Mountain State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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