The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located on Lake Blue Ridge and surrounded by the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains. Pristine water and scenic views draw visitors from around the state and region. The Blue Ridge Ranger District Office is located just three miles west of Blairsville, GA off of Highway 515, on the north side of the highway. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
The Morganton Point Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking centered around beautiful Lake Blue Ridge. During the peak season, the on-site campground store is open to the public and is located in the day-use area.
SWIMMING - The Morganton Point Beach includes a designated swimming area, picnic tables, white beach, bathhouse and trash bins.
HIKING - There are day-use hiking trails within the Morganton Point Recreation Area ideal for a short stroll, including one which parallels the lakeshore. The Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail pass through Fannin County and would be easily accessed from this area.
BOATING - Lake Blue Ridge is open to motor boats and jet skis.
FISHING - Fishing in the 3,290 acre lake is a popular activity.
Visitor maps for the Chattahoochee National Forest can be obtained by calling the Forest Service Office in Blairsville, Georgia at 706-745-6928 or by visiting http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=48b848cab.0.0.g9lun4bab.0&ts=S0401&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.fed.us%2Fconf%2F&id=preview.
Vogel State Park
Come and visit one of Georgia's oldest and most popular state parks. Vogel State park is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. If you are driving from the south, you will pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia.
HIKING - Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular four-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy one-mile lake loop, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.
SWIMING - The park's 22-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach or rent a paddle boat and cruise around the lake.
PICNICING - Enjoy bringing a picnic lunch and eating under the covered pavillion over looking the lake.
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