Morganton Point Recreation Area

Morganton Point Recreation Area gives Lake Blue Ridge a practical visitor address. It is in Morganton, outside Blue Ridge’s downtown, and is operated by FIND Outdoors in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. The day-use area and campground share the wider property but answer different needs; a daytime lakeside visit does not require booking an overnight campsite.

The operator describes a designated swimming area, picnic tables, outdoor showers and waste collection. The Point concession is located by the beach and boat ramp, with seasonal snacks, souvenirs and kayak or stand-up paddleboard rentals. Its seasonal operation is distinct from the recreation area’s year-round access. Limited services are expected from November through early April, and no complete daily gate timetable was established in the consulted pages.

Day visitors use the main parking lots near the swim beach and picnic grounds, while campers park at their assigned sites. Camping bookings are managed through Recreation.gov, rather than by the local office. That distinction is useful when combining a day visit with accommodation elsewhere.

The tourism bureau identifies accessible parking, a beach Mobi Mat and an accessible pavilion; the operator also describes accessible showers. Ask about current equipment and the specific access needed before relying on general accessibility language. Leashed dogs are welcomed under the operator’s behavior and cleanup rules. The exact Maps score and count saved here refer to Recreation Area, not the separate campground listing.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 475 Lake Drive, Morganton, GA 30560 · Phone: +1 706-374-1645 · Hours: Open year-round; limited services November–early April. The Point concessions and paddle rentals operate seasonally; no full daily gate schedule confirmed. · Google Maps · Google: 4.5/5 · 1017 reviews · Facebook · Instagram · Official logo (FIND Outdoors operator identity)

Sources: Morganton Point — FIND Outdoors · Morganton Point: Know Before You Go · Morganton Point Links · Morganton Point Campground and Recreation Area at Lake Blue Ridge | Blue Ridge, GA · Google Maps: Morganton Point Recreation Area