HOME Travel Guide Common Sense Travel
decorative font style
    Travel >> Holiday Travel >  >> Hotel & Food

Explore Morganton Point Recreation Area: Scenic Beach & Lake Blue Ridge Activities

Explore Morganton Point Recreation Area: Scenic Beach & Lake Blue Ridge Activities Beautiful Morganton Point Beach on Lake Blue Ridge.Explore Morganton Point Recreation Area: Scenic Beach & Lake Blue Ridge Activities Explore Morganton Point Recreation Area: Scenic Beach & Lake Blue Ridge Activities Explore Morganton Point Recreation Area: Scenic Beach & Lake Blue Ridge Activities Northwest Georgia Morganton

Deep within the Chattahoochee National Forest in Northeast Georgia lies an incredible camping and recreation opportunity. Morganton Point Recreation Area sits on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge – a 3,290-acre lake that boasts 60 miles of shoreline and ample outdoor activities. The day use area offers secluded swimming, hiking trails, picnicking, boating and fishing.  Looking to spend the night? Morganton Point Campground provides over 40 campsites, including group camping and walk-in opportunities. The Bavarian village of Helen, GA is close by, the charming town of Blue Ridge is nearby, and Atlanta is less than two hours away. If you're looking for true beauty, check out Brasstown Bald Recreation Area – Georgia's tallest mountain and an incredible 360 degree view.  The Bald is only 42 miles from Morganton Point. Escape the hustle and bustle and visit the best in Georgia camping at Morganton Point Campground!  Take a look at our other nearby campground, Lake Winfield Scott, for more camping options. Campground facilities are open from April to October.


Hotel & Food
  • Blanchard Springs Recreation Area & Campground: Ozark Hiking, Swimming & Fishing Haven

    What to know The Blanchard Springs Recreation Area offers a rich outdoor experience. Stroll on the paved trail to where Blanchard Springs gushes as a waterfall from the hillside. Swim in the clear waters of the North Sylamore Creek. Hike into the Ozark woods for an hour or a weekend. Try your luck catching rainbow trout from Mirror Lake, an accessible facility. Blanchard Springs Caverns offers three guided tours - Dripstone Tour, Wild Cave Tour, and Discovery Tour.

  • Brasstown Bald Visitors Center & Recreation Area – Georgia’s Highest Peak

    Northeast Georgia Mountains Hiawassee The Brasstown Bald Visitors Center sits atop Georgia’s highest mountain, 4,784 feet above sea level. Nestled within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, the cloud-level observation deck delivers breathtaking 360-degree vistas of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and valleys. On a clear day, visitors can spot four states from the summit. The distinctive circular building houses an 8,000-sq-ft museum that showcases interactive exhibits on loca

  • Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area & Campground – Scenic Lakeside Camping & Outdoor Adventures

    Northeast Georgia Mountains Suches Situated high in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area allows you to experience Georgia camping at its finest. The 18-acre lake was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 19