Red Top Mountain State Park

August 23, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Overview

The 12,000-acre Red Top Mountain State Park features more than 15 miles of hiking trails. The park, named for for the soil’s rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, is also home to an 1860s homestead. The park also offers nice views of Lake Allatoona.

Quick Facts

Status: Existing
Locality or neighborhood: Cartersville
State or province: Georgia
Address: 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Cartersville, GA 30121 Google Maps · Apple Maps
Postal code: 30121

Visitor Information

Website: Official website

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