Decatur, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.8 /5.0

B+ Good

24,470 Population 5,308/sq mi density

$140,480 Median Income $73,735 per capita

$655,900 Home Value $277,821 Zillow

$1,716 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

148 Violent Crime/100K 3,078 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.8 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$140,480 median income, 2.3% unemployment

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$655,900 home value, $1,716/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

148 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

77.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Decatur (16)

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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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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OLD FEDERAL

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84 sites 4.5/5 (446 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

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

Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery,...

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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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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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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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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

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54 sites 4.3/5 (207 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Boat

Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities, Day Use Area

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popul...

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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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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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VAN PUGH NORTH PARK SHELTER (GA)

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1 sites 3.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 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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