Morganton Point

About

Morganton Point Recreation Area sits on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, a pristine 3,290-acre reservoir surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The campground is the only developed camping facility directly on the lake's 60+ miles of shoreline, with approximately 80% of that shoreline belonging to national forest land. The facility offers diverse camping options including walk-in tent sites, standard sites, and sites with electric or electric/water hookups. Each site features a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and lantern pole. Campers have access to flush toilets, hot showers, and potable water throughout the campground. The day-use area includes a designated swimming beach, picnic facilities, and a boat ramp for accessing the lake. Lake Blue Ridge supports excellent fishing for bass and other species, and the lake is open to motorboats, jet skis, and non-motorized watercraft. Hiking trails parallel the lakeshore, and the Appalachian and Benton MacKaye trails are easily accessed nearby. The town of Morganton is about one mile away for supplies, with full-service shopping in Blue Ridge approximately 15 minutes west.

Directions

Take U.S. Highway 515 north from Blue Ridge for 4 miles to Georgia Highway 60. Turn right (southwest) and continue 3 miles to the town of Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on County Road 616 (Lake Drive) and proceed for 1 mile. Take the first left after the Morganton Point entrance sign.