This status is based on the latest sample, taken on May 21st, 2026
Coosa River Basin Initiative
updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available.
These results were posted to Swim Guide on May 22nd, 2026 at 12:09.
Monitoring Frequency:
Beach at Red Top Mountain is sampled
Weekly from
May 21st
to
September 3rd.
Water Quality Graph:
About Beach at Red Top Mountain
Located in the beautiful Red Top Mountain State Park, the Beach at Red Top Mountain is a popular swimming spot on Allatoona just outside of Cartersville. Visitors can also enjoy camping, hiking trails, and several playgrounds. Visitors must have an annual GA State Park ParkPass or pay a $5 daily parking fee.
Current Weather
26°C
Cloudy
Source Information
Samples are collected by trained CRBI Swim Guide staff weekly (each Thursday) from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Results are analyzed and published each Friday here and at coosa.org.
A test does not meet water quality standards when a presumptive E. coli level has an EPA Beach Action Value higher than 235 MPN/100ml. At this level, EPA estimates that more than 36 out of 1000 swimmers could become ill.
