Morganton Point Campground

Area Status: Open

Morganton Point Recreation Area is the only developed campground located on the shoreline of Blue Ridge Lake, a 3,290 acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir, near the town of Blue Ridge, GA. Morganton Point offers a wide arrange of recreation opportunities such as camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, skiing and fishing.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open 24 hours a day. Quiet hours 10pm – 7am.
Reservations:	Required-Sites 1-30 and Tent Walk-in Sites A-F, Call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov
Fees:	Camping Single sites and tent walk-in sites: $24/site/night Single sites with electric and water: $33/site/night Double sites: $48 Day Use $5.00/vehicle/day Pavilion: $35
Permit Info:	Georgia fishing license, valid boating registration.
Open Season:	Yearlong
Restrictions:	No alcoholic beverages in Campground and Day Use Areas 14 day stay limit. 2 vehicles per campsite, except for group sites (#9, #13) four vehicles are allowed. Boat trailers and self propelled campers count as a vehicle. All guest or visitors must park in day use area and pay parking fee. Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Closest Towns:	The nearest town is approximately 8 miles, or 15 minutes, in Blue Ridge, GA. Here campers will find restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Water:	Drinking water is provided by faucets centrally located in the campground
Restroom:	3 flush facilities, 2 with showers
Passes:	The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount for single family campsites (excluding hook-ups) and some day use fees. Click here for detailed information on passes! Contact the campground at 706-374-1645 for information regarding a $30/vehicle/year CFIA Annual Pass for Swimming, Day Use areas and boat launches at concession areas.
Operated By:	FIND Outdoors under permit by U.S. Forest Service
Information Center:	Please contact the Morganton Point Recreation Area at 706-374-1645 or the Blue Ridge Ranger District at 706-745-6928.

General Information

Directions:

From Blue Ridge, GA take US 515 north for 4 miles to GA Hwy. 60; turn right and go 0.5 miles to stop sign. Turn left, go 1.5 miles to the town of Morganton, GA. In Morganton, turn right on Lake Drive for 1 mile.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

The 36 reservation sites have water and electrical hook-ups at each site, except 11 & 14 and tent walk-in sites A-F. Dump station available at the campground. Sites 31-37 are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All sites are a short walk to the lake.

43 sites (2 group sites, 8 tent walk-in sites)
Paved boat ramp with parking
Designated beach area with a bath house
Picnic area (1 covered picnic pavilion)
3 flush facilities, 2 with showers
Standard amenities (i.e. grill, picnic tables, lantern post, etc)

RV Camping

The 36 reservation sites have water and electrical hook-ups at each site, except 11 & 14 and tent walk-in sites A-F. Dump station available at the campground.

Reservations are required at sites 1-30 and Tent Walk-in Sites A-F,
call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.