Etowah River
Comes down from the mountains near Dahlonega, passes Canton into Lake Allatoona, then continues past Cartersville and the Etowah Mounds to Rome, where it helps form the Coosa River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Etowah River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 164 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North Georgia mountains northwest of Dahlonega |
| Mouth | Joins the Oostanaula at Rome, Georgia, forming the Coosa |
| State | Georgia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Etowah River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Etowah River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Etowah River (Wikipedia) ↗