Morganton Point

The Morganton Point Recreation Area sits in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. Pristine water and scenic views draw visitors from around the state and region. Recreation runs year-round and centers on Lake Blue Ridge: camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking. The lake is open to motor boats and jet skis as well as non-motorized watercraft, and fishing the 3,290-acre lake is popular, with anglers expecting a variety of bass and other fish. Day-use hiking trails, including one that parallels the lakeshore, are ideal for short, relaxing strolls through the forest, and the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye trails pass through Fannin County and are easily accessed near the campground. Campsites are available for tent and RV camping, with several walk-in sites for tents only and some sites first-come, first-served. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible showers and drinking water are provided. Beach access includes a designated swimming area, picnic tables, outdoor showers and trash collection bins. Multiple sites sit adjacent to Lake Blue Ridge, in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The lake is known for its aquamarine waters surrounded by the forested foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the reservoir boasts over 60 miles of shoreline, around 80% of it national forest. The nearest convenience store and gas station are in Morganton, about a mile north. The nearest full-service grocery stores and shopping villages are in Blue Ridge, approximately 15 minutes west along U.S. Highway 76.