
Morganton Point Campground
Morganton, Georgia(View other Morganton area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on November 18, 2005
Description
Overlooking beautiful Lake Blue Ridge in the north Georgia mountains, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and hiking. This area offers 37 campsites, and picnickers have 13 picnic tables and a shelter to enjoy.Directions
Take U.S. 515 north from Blue Ridge for 4 miles to GA 60; turn right (southwest) and go 3 miles to Morganton. In Morganton, turn right on County Road 616 for 1 mile.Activities
A paved boat launch has two ramps and is located near the campground. Hikers can enjoy a scenic trail that parallels the lake shore. Fishing and swimming in the clear 3,290-acre lake is popular also.Guidebooks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- The Best in Tent Camping: Georgia
- Camping Georgia
Services
Loop through the recreation area is paved. Area has a few campsites that are accessible to people with disabilities, and has one accessible restroom. Each campsite is equipped with a tent pad, grill and picnic table. Drinking water is available.Reservation info
Fees
Area is open from mid-April until late-October. Day-use only except for camping; gates open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Campsites are first come, first serve. A fee is required.Outdoor activities nearby
- Hiking @ Flat Creek Loop (6+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Appalachian Trail 2: GA 60 to GA 348 (14+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Hanging Dog (15+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Woodring Branch (18+ miles away)
- Hiking @ Bear Creek (18+ miles away)
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