Calhoun, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,611 Population 1,053/sq mi density

$51,439 Median Income $29,119 per capita

$240,700 Home Value $272,208 Zillow

$785 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent

60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

299 Violent Crime/100K 2,162 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$51,439 median income, 1.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$240,700 home value, $785/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

299 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Calhoun (23)

DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Fishing

Doll Mountain Day Use is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shore...

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Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground

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6 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $8/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wilderness

The Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground is a small campground with six non-reservable campsites. This location is available on a first-come, first-ser...

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POCKET PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (4 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Day Use Area, Birding, Hiking, Picnicking

Pocket Picnic Shelter is a reservable shelter in the Pocket Recreation Area located in Armuchee, Ga. The shelter is a great location to hold family g...

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SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $125/night Reservable

Picnicking, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Swimming, Water Access

Sweetwater Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroundings ...

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WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER

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1 sites 5.0/5 (3 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Biking, Canoeing, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hunting, Hiking, Birding

Woodring Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shor...

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Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground

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9 sites 4.9/5 (9 reviews) $20/night Reservable

Amphitheater, Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Wildlife Viewing

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC CAMPGROUND. SCOUTS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS ONLY. These sites are for overnight camping by organized non-profit (501c) youth g...

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GALT'S FERRY DAY USE AREA (GA)

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1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $125/night Reservable

Canoeing, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Sailing, Swimming, Tubing, Water Skiing

Galt's Ferry Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lake and peaceful surroun...

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COOPER BRANCH No 2 DAY USE AREA (GA)

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1 sites 4.7/5 (3 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Picnicking, Fishing

Cooper Branch #2 Day Use Area is situated on Allatoona Lake on a portion of the Etowah River, which is a tributary of the Coosa River. The serene lak...

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RIVERSIDE PARK DAY USE AREA (GA)

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2 sites 4.7/5 (14 reviews) $75–$175/night Reservable

Disc Golf, Hiking, Kayaking, Boating, Canoeing, Picnicking, Water Activities, Day Use Area, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Water Access

Riverside Park Day Use Area is situated along the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which impo...

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DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

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49 sites 4.6/5 (527 reviews) $26–$100/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Doll Mountain Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on beautiful Carters Lake, Which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters...

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VICTORIA CAMPGROUND

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72 sites 4.5/5 (683 reviews) $24–$34/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING

Victoria Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.T...

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Woodring Campground (GA)

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42 sites 4.5/5 (218 reviews) $20–$42/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV/Motorhome, Trailer

HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Woodring Branch Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles north of A...

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Sweetwater Campground

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150 sites 4.3/5 (533 reviews) $24–$290/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING

Sweetwater Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia...

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Woodring Branch Primitive Campground

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11 sites 4.3/5 (8 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Biking, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Picnicking

Woodring Branch Primitive Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on the beautiful Carters Lake Project, which is just a short 70 miles ...

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COOPER'S FURNACE DAY USE AREA (GA)

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2 sites 4.2/5 (17 reviews) $75/night Reservable

Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Picnicking

Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area is situated on the Etowah River, a tributary of the Coosa River. This Day Use Area is downstream of the dam which ...

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Lake Conasauga Campground

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29 sites 4.2/5 (85 reviews) $8–$15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Canoeing, Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Star Gazing, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness, Swimming Site, Scenic Drive, Picnicking, Paddling, Non-Motorized Boating, Hunting, Hiking, Camping, Birding, Backpacking, Mountain Biking

The Lake Conasauga Recreation Area is a remote recreation area located within the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia. Getting to Lake...

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PAYNE CAMPGROUND-ALLATOONA LAKE

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56 sites 4.2/5 (164 reviews) $24–$68/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat

SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FISHING, CAMPING

Payne Campground sits on the banks of Allatoona Lake, providing visitors with a variety of water activities in the green rolling hills of Georgia.For ...

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Pocket Campground

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26 sites 4.2/5 (23 reviews) $15/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop up

Day Use Area, Scenic Drive, Picnicking, Camping, Fishing, Observation Site, Hunting, Birding

The Pocket Recreation Area is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in the ridges and valleys of northwest Georgia. The campground ...

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DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER

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1 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking

Damsite Day Use Area is located on Carters Lake in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta. The sparkling waters and rugged shore...

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Jacks River Fields Campground

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7 sites 4.0/5 (2 reviews) $5/night Reservable

Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Photography, Wilderness, Scenic Drive, Hunting, Horse Camping, Hiking, Camping, Birding, Backpacking

The Jacks River Fields Campground is a seven site campground located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia on the Conasauga Ranger District of ...

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NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER

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2 sites 4.0/5 (9 reviews) $30–$50/night Reservable

Hiking, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking

Northbank Day Use Area is located in the North Georgia Mountains about 70 miles north of Atlanta on Carters Lake. The sparkling waters and rugged shor...

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Cottonwood Patch Campground

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8 sites 3.7/5 (14 reviews) $8/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse

Day Use Area, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horse Camping, Hunting, Picnicking, Snorkeling, Wilderness

Cottonwood Patch Campground is a multi-use campground focused primarily on equestrian camping, but welcomes traditional "car" camping. The ...

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REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER

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1 sites 3.0/5 (4 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Birding

Reregulation Dam Day Use Area is actually two day use areas situated on the North and South Sides of the Coosawattee River. Both areas provide picnic...

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