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== General Information == | == General Information == | ||
Allatoona Lake is Atlanta's other major windsurfing lake. Located just northwest of Acworth and Kennesaw, it is closer for many windsurfers. However, it's smaller size, shorter [[Fetch | fetches]] along with rather specific geography make it less versatile than [[Lake Lanier]]. Its handful of launches tend to only work on very specific wind directions. Nonetheless, its proximity and less severe conditions in big conditions make it a popular spot. | |||
Allatoona Lake's level varies with season and general weather conditions (e.g. drought). In drier periods, you may want to check if your favorite launch has reasonable or any water access. | |||
== Map == | |||
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="34.116637" lon="-84.645538" width="700" height="500"> | |||
34.087083, -84.704129, Old Hwy 41 Recreation Area | |||
34.133017, -84.645809, Galts Ferry Park | |||
</googlemap> | |||
{{Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake}} | {{Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake}} | ||
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== Cautionary Note == | == Cautionary Note == | ||
Like other North Georgia lakes, Allatoona is man-made with very irregular underwater features including steep and sudden drop offs. Weak swimmers and guardians of children should always be cautious. | |||
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/ | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/ | * [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/allatoona/ Allatoona Lake, Army Corps of Engineers] | ||
* [http:// | * [http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/allatoona/Allatoona%20maps/Lakemap.htm Map of Allatoona Lake] | ||
* [http://water.sam.usace.army.mil/actmain.htm Allatona Lake water levels] | |||
Revision as of 14:59, 4 November 2011
General Information
Allatoona Lake is Atlanta's other major windsurfing lake. Located just northwest of Acworth and Kennesaw, it is closer for many windsurfers. However, it's smaller size, shorter fetches along with rather specific geography make it less versatile than Lake Lanier. Its handful of launches tend to only work on very specific wind directions. Nonetheless, its proximity and less severe conditions in big conditions make it a popular spot.
Allatoona Lake's level varies with season and general weather conditions (e.g. drought). In drier periods, you may want to check if your favorite launch has reasonable or any water access.
Map
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="34.116637" lon="-84.645538" width="700" height="500"> 34.087083, -84.704129, Old Hwy 41 Recreation Area 34.133017, -84.645809, Galts Ferry Park </googlemap>
Sailing Sites on Allatoona Lake
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- Fields Landing Park
- Galts Ferry Park
- Old Hwy 41
- Sweetwater Park
- Victoria Landing
- Websters Ferry Landing
Cautionary Note
Like other North Georgia lakes, Allatoona is man-made with very irregular underwater features including steep and sudden drop offs. Weak swimmers and guardians of children should always be cautious.