Canton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Cherokee County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

34,587 Population 1,860/sq mi density

$81,642 Median Income $35,206 per capita

$369,700 Home Value $509,742 Zillow

$1,592 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

143 Violent Crime/100K 2,074 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$81,642 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$369,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

143 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Canton (24)

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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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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THOMPSON CREEK PARK SHELTER (GA)

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1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Thompson Creek Park lies approximately 30 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as e...

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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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LANIER PARK SHELTER (GA)

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1 sites 4.9/5 (7 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Lanier Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimmin...

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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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BALD RIDGE CREEK

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82 sites 4.4/5 (517 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Kayaking, Water Access

Bald Ridge Creek Campground is on Lake Sidney Lanier, popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery. Each year, over 11 million visitors...

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Deep Hole Recreation Area

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9 sites 4.3/5 (107 reviews) $15/night Reservable

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

Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Paddling, Photography, Rafting, Tubing, Water Access

Deep Hole Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service Campground and Day Use Area located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mou...

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Frank Gross Campground

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8 sites 4.3/5 (35 reviews) $8/night Reservable

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

Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fish Hatchery, Fish Viewing Site, Fishing, Hiking, Non-Motorized Boating, Boating, Canoeing, Scenic Drive, Water Access

Frank Gross is a U.S. Forest Service Campground located approximately 2 hours north of Atlanta in the North Georgia Mountains of the Chattahoochee Nat...

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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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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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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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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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SAWNEE

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60 sites 4.0/5 (148 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Picnicking, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities

Sawnee Campground lies just north of the Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The campground features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent ac...

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WEST BANK PARK SHELTERS (GA)

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2 sites 3.6/5 (8 reviews) $50/night Reservable

West Bank Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swim...

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BUFORD DAM PARK SHELTERS (GA)

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3 sites 3.4/5 (9 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swi...

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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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