USDA Forest Service · Georgia
Morganton Point
USDA Forest Service · Georgia, United States
- Sites
- 44
- Hookups
- 33 electric, 36 with water, 9 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,788 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- MORGANTON POINT (NFSR 616) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
- Nearest town
- MORGANTON
- Address
- 475 LAKE DRIVE, MORGANTON, GA, 30560
- Phone
- 706-374-1645
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
42 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located 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
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.
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.
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.
Fees
Standard Electric = $39.00
Standard Electric Double = $50.00
Standard Non Electric = $26.00
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 29° | 8° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 35° | 23° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 45° | 20° | 77° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 67° | 48° | 33° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 59° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 65° | 53° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 68° | 63° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 69° | 61° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 65° | 51° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 49° | 35° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 41° | 23° | 73° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 33° | 20° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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