Campground

Morganton Point

Facilities

The campground offers campsites available for tent and RV camping. Several walk-in sites are for tents only. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible showers and drinking water are also provided. Beach access includes a designated swimming area, picnic tables, outdoor showers and trash collection bins.

Natural Features

The campground offers multiple sites adjacent to Lake Blue Ridge, in the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Lake Blue Ridge is known for its aquamarine waters surrounded by the forested foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The 3,290-acre reservoir boasts over 60 miles of shoreline, with around 80% belonging to the Chattahoochee National Forest.

Recreation

The Morganton Point Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking, all centered around beautiful Lake Blue Ridge. The lake is open to motor boats and jet skis, as well as non-motorized watercraft.

Fishing in the 3,290-acre lake is a popular activity for visitors to the Morganton Point Campground. Anglers can expect to catch a variety of bass and other fish. Visitors are encouraged to check with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a complete listing of freshwater fishing regulations for Lake Blue Ridge.

Day-use hiking trails, including one that parallels the lakeshore, are ideal for short, relaxing strolls through the forest. The Appalachian and Benton MacKave trails pass through Fannin County and are easily accessed near the campground.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Water Sports
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Scenic Drive
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Tent Pad
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Water Hookup
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Full Hookup
  • Electricity
  • Lantern Pole

Nearby Attractions

The nearest convenience store and gas station are located in Morganton, about a mile north of the campground.

The nearest full-service grocery stores and shopping villages are located in Blue Ridge, approximately 15 minutes west along U.S. Highway 76.

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 52' 30.0000" N
Longitude
84° 15' 0.0000" W
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. To enter the campground, take the first left after the Morganton Point entrance sign.

Need to Know

  • Maps of the forest can be obtained by calling the U.S. Forest Service office in Blairsville, Georgia, at 1-800-251-4800
  • Click here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

  • Campers are able to utilize the day use area for free, but if you have a vehicle parked in the day use parking lot then you have to pay the day use fee. You can be dropped off at the day use area and park at your campsite if you like.  

    • Contact Information

    475 LAKE DRIVE
    MORGANTON, GA 30560

    For campground inquiries, please call: 706-374-1645

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