Morganton Point

Overview

The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. Pristine water and scenic views draw visitors from around the state and region.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $39 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

706-374-1645

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Morganton Point, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Benton MacKaye TrailHike · 279.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.1 mi from camp

  The Benton MacKaye Trail or BMT is a footpath nearly 300 miles in length in the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States and is blazed by a white diamond, 5″ across by 7″… Wikipedia

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• Benton MacKaye TrailHike · 279.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.1 mi from camp

  The Benton MacKaye Trail or BMT is a footpath nearly 300 miles in length in the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States and is blazed by a white diamond, 5″ across by 7″… Wikipedia

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• Benton MacKaye TrailHike · 279.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 5.1 mi from camp

  The Benton MacKaye Trail or BMT is a footpath nearly 300 miles in length in the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States and is blazed by a white diamond, 5″ across by 7″… Wikipedia

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 83.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 15.0 mi from camp

  The Appalachian Trail, also called the A.T., is a hiking trail in the Eastern United States, extending almost 2,200 miles between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine… Wikipedia

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• Pinhoti TrailHike · 333.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 16.0 mi from camp

  The Pinhoti Trail is a Southern Appalachian Mountains long-distance trail, 335 miles in length, located in the United States within the states of Alabama and Georgia. Wikipedia

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• Appalachian Approach TrailHike · 8.2 mi long · 17.4 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Richards KnobPeak · 2,533 ft · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• Hickoryland MountainPeak · 2,431 ft · 4.4 mi from campShow on map
• Fall Branch FallsViewpoint · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Toccoa River Swinging BridgeViewpoint · 10.6 mi from camp

  Swinging bridge over the Toccoa River. OpenStreetMap

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• Sea Creek FallsWaterfall · 11.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Cope & ClimbingClimbing · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Starr MountainClimbing · 28.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.