Morganton Point Recreation Area is the only developed campground on the shore of Lake Blue Ridge (TVA’s Blue Ridge Reservoir) in Fannin County, Georgia (USFS). The Forest Service lists it as open yearlong. Book through Recreation.gov, and expect about $26-$50 a night depending on the site; confirm at booking.
Morganton Point at a glance
| Item | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Yearlong, “Site Open”, open 24 hours | USFS |
| Booking | Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, same day to six months ahead, not on site | USFS |
| Campsites | 41 overnight sites plus one day-use site | Recreation.gov |
| Nightly fee | About $26-$50 depending on the site; confirm at booking | Recreation.gov |
| Day use | $5 per person 16+; $5 trailer launch; pavilion $40 | USFS |
| Quiet hours | 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. | USFS |
| Address and phone | 475 Lake Drive, Morganton, GA 30560; 706-374-1645 | USFS |
Booking a site
The Forest Service says campsites must be reserved through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. You can book from the same day you arrive up to six months ahead, but you cannot book on site. Recreation.gov lists 41 overnight campsites, so plan on about 40 sites for the whole campground. The lake’s designated swim area and a boat ramp are inside the same recreation area.
Why the fees show two numbers
The two federal pages disagree. The Forest Service page, updated in August 2026, lists $30 a night for single and tent walk-in sites, $35 with electric, $45 with electric and water, and $50 for double sites (USFS). Recreation.gov lists $26 non-electric, $39 electric and $50 electric double. Recreation.gov is where you pay, so the price at checkout is the one that counts.
What’s at the campground
The Forest Service describes camping, picnicking, hiking, boating, skiing and fishing at Morganton Point. The recreation area has tent and RV sites, walk-in tent sites, a designated swimming area with picnic tables and outdoor showers, a boat ramp and a picnic area. The campground has accessible showers and drinking water (USFS). Read our swimming guide for the beach and our boating guide for the ramp.
Campground rules
- Morganton Point rules: no alcohol in the campground or day-use areas, a 14-day stay limit, two vehicles per campsite, and dogs leashed at all times. USFS
- The Forest Service lists Morganton Point's season as yearlong and marks the site "Site Open". It is open 24 hours, with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. USFS
In short: no alcohol anywhere in the campground or day-use areas, a 14-day stay limit, two vehicles per campsite and dogs on a leash at all times (USFS).
Just here for the day?
You don’t need a campsite to use Morganton Point. Day visitors pay $5 per person 16 and older, a boat trailer launch is $5, and the pavilion is $40, per the Forest Service, checked October 2026. That gets you the designated swim area, the picnic area and the ramp. If you are building a longer trip around the lake, our plan your visit page pulls the seasons and towns together.
Supplies
The nearest store and gas station are in Morganton, about a mile north of the campground. Full groceries are in Blue Ridge, about 15 minutes west on U.S. 76 (Recreation.gov). Our Morganton guide covers the town.
Upstream on the Toccoa River (not on the lake)
Two small Forest Service campgrounds sit on the Toccoa River south of the lake. Neither one is on Lake Blue Ridge. They suit anglers and paddlers more than lake boaters.
- Deep Hole Recreation Area. A small campground on a big bend of the upper Toccoa, off Forest Service Road 654 from Georgia 60. Camping is $15 a night by reservation on Recreation.gov, and day use is $5 per vehicle. A Georgia fishing license and trout license are required to fish (USFS).
- Toccoa River – Sandy Bottoms. A rustic campground at 7406 Old Dial Road, south of Blue Ridge off Aska Road, at $8 per night per site. It has one vault toilet and no running water or hookups. It is the take-out for the 13.8-mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail and sits at the lower end of the Delayed Harvest trout section (Recreation.gov).
For the river itself, see our Toccoa River guide.
Camping isn’t allowed at Lakewood Landing, the Forest Service launch on the north side of the lake. The Forest Service’s Blue Ridge Ranger District office, in Blairsville in Union County, answers questions on weekdays from 8 to 4:30 at 706-745-6928 (USFS).
Campground
Morganton Point Recreation Area (USFS)
The only developed campground on Lake Blue Ridge's shoreline, with tent and RV sites, walk-in tent sites, a swim beach, boat ramp, picnic area and showers. USFS lists it as open yearlong and reservation-only through Recreation.gov (same day to six months ahead). Fees differ between USFS ($30-$50/night) and Recreation.gov ($26-$50), so confirm at booking. Day use is $5 per person 16+, and the boat launch is $5.
- Yearlong (USFS)
- Camping $30-$50/night per USFS ($26-$50 per Recreation.gov); day use $5/person 16+; boat launch $5
- 475 Lake Drive, Morganton, GA 30560 (Fannin County, Georgia)
- 706-374-1645
Source: USDA Forest Service; Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18, 2026
Beach
Morganton Point swim beach (USFS)
A designated swimming area with picnic tables, outdoor showers and trash bins inside Morganton Point Recreation Area. Day-use parking is $5 per person 16 and older. No alcohol is allowed in the day-use areas.
- Yearlong (USFS)
- $5/person/day for 16+
- 475 Lake Drive, Morganton, GA 30560 (Fannin County, Georgia)
- 706-374-1645
Source: USDA Forest Service, checked Oct 18, 2026
Campground
Toccoa River – Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area (USFS)
A small rustic Forest Service campground on the Toccoa River upstream of the lake, south of Blue Ridge off Aska Road. It is the take-out for the 13.8-mile Toccoa River Canoe Trail and sits at the lower end of the Toccoa Delayed Harvest trout section. There is one vault toilet and no running water or hookups.
- $8 per night per site (Recreation.gov)
- 7406 Old Dial Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (Fannin County, Georgia)
Source: Recreation.gov (USDA Forest Service), checked Oct 18, 2026
Campground
Deep Hole Recreation Area (USFS)
A small Forest Service campground on a big bend of the upper Toccoa River, upstream of the lake, offering camping, canoeing and fishing. Camping is $15 a night by reservation on Recreation.gov, and day use is $5 per vehicle. A Georgia fishing license and trout license are required.
- Year round
- Camping $15/site/night; day use $5/vehicle
- Forest Service Road 654 off Georgia 60, north of Suches (Fannin County, Georgia per OSM)
Source: USDA Forest Service, checked Oct 18, 2026
Questions people ask
Can you camp at Lake Blue Ridge?
Yes. Morganton Point Recreation Area, run by the Forest Service, is the only developed campground on the lake's shoreline.
Source: USFS, checked Oct 18, 2026
Is Morganton Point campground open year-round?
The Forest Service lists Morganton Point's season as yearlong and marks it "Site Open" (page updated August 2026). Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Source: USFS, checked Oct 18, 2026
How do I reserve a campsite at Morganton Point?
Reserve on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. You can book from the same day up to six months ahead, but not on site.
Source: USFS, checked Oct 18, 2026
How much does camping at Morganton Point cost?
About $26-$50 a night depending on the site. Recreation.gov lists $26 non-electric, $39 electric and $50 electric double, and the Forest Service page lists slightly different rates, so confirm at booking.
Source: Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18, 2026
How many campsites does Morganton Point have?
Recreation.gov lists 41 overnight campsites at Morganton Point, plus one day-use site.
Source: Recreation.gov, checked Oct 18, 2026
Is alcohol allowed at Morganton Point?
No. The Forest Service bans alcohol in the campground and day-use areas. Other rules include a 14-day stay limit, two vehicles per site and dogs on a leash.
Source: USFS, checked Oct 18, 2026
