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Over priced in my opinion and ran down and outdated but easy to get in and out. Off the hwy and management is friendly.
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Camping options abound in the Blue Ridge Mountain region surrounding Morganton, Georgia, where Lake Blue Ridge provides a picturesque backdrop for outdoor recreation. Morganton Point Campground, situated on the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, offers waterfront camping with both tent and RV sites. Several established campgrounds within 30 miles include Vogel State Park, Cooper Creek, and Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring various accommodation types from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spaces, cabins, and even glamping options. The Chattahoochee National Forest provides the scenic backdrop for many of these camping areas.
Seasonal availability varies across the region's campgrounds, with some operating year-round while others like Morganton Point are open from April through early November. Most established campgrounds require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer months. The mountainous terrain affects access to some areas, with several campgrounds featuring sloped sites that may require leveling equipment for RVs. Bathhouse facilities range from basic to recently renovated, with Morganton Point receiving positive reviews for its clean, modern facilities. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas. A camper noted, "Sites are spaced apart and vary in size and beauty. Some sites are wooded while others are on the lake and have private access."
Lake access represents a significant draw for many visitors to the area, with numerous campgrounds providing direct water access for swimming, fishing, and boating. Morganton Point features a swimming beach area and boat rentals during the summer season, while tent-only walk-in sites provide more secluded waterfront camping experiences. According to one visitor, "We stayed in the tent only 'hike in' sites on a little peninsula of their own, so it was quiet and more secluded than the rest of the campground." The proximity to Blue Ridge, Georgia adds convenience for campers needing supplies or looking for dining options, with the town located just a short drive from most area campgrounds. Site levelness can be challenging, with many reviews mentioning the need to plan for uneven terrain, particularly in RV sites along hillsides.
Best Campgrounds near Morganton (591)
1. Morganton Point Campground
"Ah, Blue Ridge…We absolutely love Blue Ridge, Georgia. This time around we hit up Morganton Point and it was ah-mazing! I’m going to give you the low down on this picturesque spot to camp. "
"We've been camping at Morganton Point for over a decade. It's a great, quiet campground right on Blue Ridge Lake. Campsite 11 is a great walk-in site close to the water. April is the best month to go!"
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability2. Vogel State Park Campground
"Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."
"Vogel State Park is hands down one of the nicest parks in Georgia. It has great hiking trails for every level of hiker, and a very beautiful lake that's great for fishing and paddling."
from $30 - $260 / night
Check Availability3. Amicalola Falls State Park Camping
"It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better."
"If you're taking off on the AT, then you need to get walking. However, if you want a small taste of the AT and would like to camp out near the starting point, then this is a great place to be."
4. Cooper Creek
"Although the dirt road that led to the campground was a bit sketchy if you're not use to mountain driving, it is very well maintained as well. The fishing was great too."
"The camping spots are spacious and everyone has easy access to the creeks."
5. Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
"Great area to explore - very cool swinging bridge, good access to the river, fun watching kayaks, great picnic area, access to Benton McKay trail - no designated campsites"
"Easy drive. There are only 4 campsites in this area and are first come first serve."
from $8 - $16 / night
Check Availability6. Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
"The camp sites are far enough away from each other to get some privacy"
"Campsites are very close to the road but the river is across the road. People do fly down the road. Make sure your kids and dogs are safe. Great fishing. Bathrooms available. 1 or 2 bars Verizon."
from $15 / night
Check Availability7. Thunder Rock Campground
"Campsites are close to one another. If you camp at a site near the water, it is really nice, but everyone will walk by your campsite so they can go down the path to the river."
"Easy access off Hwy 64, so close to stores for food and firewood. Well maintained campsite with clean bathrooms and very clean, nice showers. Alcohol prohibited as think county is dry."
from $12 - $20 / night
Check Availability8. Fort Mountain State Park Campground
"Its usually a good bit cooler due to the elevation, and the private wooded campsites make tent camping in Georgia’s summer heat much more enjoyable. Good hiking and things to do nearby."
"There's nice trails in the park one around the lake & one to a small waterfall across the street. There is no cell service."
from $14 - $55 / night
Check Availability9. Persimmon Creek RV Park
"This is a beautiful secluded site just off of Highway 64/74 not too far from the Tennessee border. The campground is very well kept and has wonderful amenities for both RV and tent campers."
"I don't have a huge point of reference, but I can give you details on everything that was smooth
- Location - Just off a 4 lane highway. Convenient with easy access to your site. "
from $55 - $900 / night
Check Availability10. Whispering Pines Campground
"The owner is extremely helpful and willing to give directions to nearby locations, including the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. "
"Lake to fish or hike. Not to far from Savannah and outlet malls. Has a post office on site in the office."
from $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 21 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 28 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 33 min from Rome, GA
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Recent Reviews near Morganton, GA
1908 Reviews of 591 Morganton Campgrounds
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Kim Q.
GuideClay County Recreation Park Campground
Lake and Mountain View’s
Gibson Cove campground Bring your water toys as the lake is clean and easily accessible. Gorgeous hiking trail. Very spacious campsites. Quiet campground. Managed and well maintained sites. I would have given five stars but the bathrooms were in desperate need of maintenance and the quantity was not sufficient. Men’s bathroom had 1 toilet for approximately 40 sites. Expect freakishly large bees and plenty of spiders.
Eric Y.
TravelerDavis Branch Campground
River Sounds
6 back in campsites, right off a paved road, sites are 20 yards from river, fishing, peaceful, cooler than in town. Outhouse is clean and has TP. Not much traffic on the road, not many campers. There are several campgrounds in the same general area on the river. All are nice, we had our pick and chose Davis. No power, water, or dump but there's a store just down the road that has fishing gear, ice, firewood, drinks, and vices. Good spot in a cool location.
Mary D.GuideAmicalola Falls State Park Camping
Site 18: Don’t let the “hardest site to back into” reviews scare you! There’s a trick.
We stayed at Site 18, which has a reputation for being one of the hardest sites to back into. There’s definitely a trick to it! Pull your truck forward along the site, then pull out toward the site across from you, making an S-turn. From there, line it up and back in. It's tricky, but doable!
We loved this area and packed a lot into our stay. We visited BJ’s Apple Orchard, stopped at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm (where I somehow ended up with a 150-pound pumpkin 😂), had dinner at Cascades Restaurant, and took the easy way to see the falls.
The fenced-in sites were a huge plus, especially with our pups. It gave them more room to roam. The bathrooms and showers are individual rooms, which was nice, and the welcome center is one of the nicest we’ve come across.
And then there’s THE HILL. I was born and raised in the Smokies, so I’m no stranger to mountain roads, but the incline is no joke! The reviews are absolutely not exaggerating when they say it’s steep. Come prepared!
I have T-mobile and husband has Xfinity and we both have great service. Wifi in the campground gets the job done for Netflix at night.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful area, plenty to explore, dog-friendly sites, and a campground we’d visit again. 🏕️🥾
Taylor H.
RangerLow Gap Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Decent Campground
We drove up to check out a fishing spot. We didn’t drive across the concrete creek crossing to the main part of camp. The campsites at the entrance looked clean and the creek was nice. Did see a copperhead on the way out.
- Taylor H.Ranger
Andrew's Cove Campground — Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest
Peaceful Mountain Creek Camping
⛺️ We stayed at Site #10. It has two lantern poles, a fire ring with cooking grate, a wooden bench, and a long picnic table.
🌲 The entire campground felt incredibly calm and peaceful. The creek can be heard even from the campsites farther uphill, where the road noise also fades away. We stayed closer to the road and didn’t find the traffic bothersome—but we’re car people and actually enjoyed seeing the bikes and other cars joyriding around the curves. 😂
🏕️ This is a pack-in/pack-out campground, so plan to take all trash with you when you leave.
💧 The creek was cold and refreshing! We loved walking through it, and our dog did too.
🎣 We fished the creek and had just as much fun looking for creek critters—we found crawfish and salamanders.
🪶 Oddly enough, we didn’t see or hear many birds during our stay, but the sound of the creek more than made up for it.
🚽 There is one pit toilet restroom with a hook for hanging a lantern or bag and a hand sanitizer dispenser. There was enough natural light that we didn’t need a lantern during the day. I’d suggest packing extra toilet paper—it was stocked, but the roll was running low by the end of the weekend.
🪵 We bought firewood from Southern Legacy Wood Products — 1605 Helen Hwy, Cleveland, GA — on the way in.
✨ After five campgrounds, Andrews Cove is officially our favorite so far. Quiet, shaded, beautiful mountain creek, and the kind of campground where simply hanging around camp was enough entertainment.
matt E.GuideConasauga River Camp
Closed Right Now (Seems great but the site is closed for road work)
Hopefully they open it up soon but we drove about an hour to get here just for it to be closed. The whole road seems to be closed for the time being for road work. I hope this helps someone!.
The 5-8 miles up to this area do seem a little sketchy but we were hoping the actually site would be nice and hopefully it will be after the work they are doing right now.
- CCScout
Wesley Oaks RV Park
Do Not Recommend - Long Term Perspective
Since Google reviews are being removed, prospective tenants deserve to know the reality of living here.
The manager of 16 years up and left within days of a tenant's RV catching fire. This manager would threaten tenants and slap a fine on anyone who spoke up or stood up to his tyrannical behavior. He was a hot head with a criminal history. Multiple tenants attempted to contact management about a number of documented incidents with him. Now that he has left, they put another hot headed manager in charge who has threatened NEW TENANTS literally parking their RVs. Long term residents sent in multiple emails in favor of another resident to be manager as he helps everyone and can do everything. Management does not care about the tenants or property. The property is not maintained nor look like the images they post online.
- RRichard A.Ranger
Tallulah Gorge State Park Campground
Beautiful park with plenty to do....but campground had a few shortcomings.
We stayed on site #25 in early August but due to the elevation the weather was mild.
There were plenty of activities to keep us busy at the park and the staff was friendly and helpful.
One thing that surprised us and worth mentioning is that even though the park is massive, the campground appears to have been an afterthought as it, and the sites are generally very small. It would be nice to see them expand it and make the changes to increase the size of sites.
Also, as we have seen at other parks kids on e-bikes is becoming a real problem and safety concern. Young children, many not wearing helmets, continually racing around the campground with no regard for speed limits or traffic signs. It is a recipe for an injury or an unfortunate fatality.
Hopefully parks will begin addressing this issue.
Guide to Morganton
The Chattahoochee National Forest surrounding Morganton, Georgia sits at elevations between 1,600 and 3,000 feet, creating a moderate mountain climate with cooler temperatures than nearby Atlanta. Summer nighttime temperatures typically drop into the 60s even when daytime highs reach the 80s. Most camping spots near Morganton remain open from April through October, though some offer year-round availability with limited winter services.
What to do
Waterfall hiking: 4 miles from Morganton Point is Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring Georgia's tallest waterfall at 730 feet. "This 730ft cascading waterfall is accessible by stairs and bridge from top to bottom. Its proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better," notes Fain H.
Trout fishing: Cooper Creek offers some of the best trout fishing near Morganton. At Cooper Creek Recreation Area, "The creek is very peaceful and well stocked with trout, along with some natives, but mostly stocked fish. Most of the camp sites are along the creek which makes this a great place to stay," reports Bill K. The area is regularly stocked by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
Mountain biking trails: The Tanasi trail system connects directly to Thunder Rock Campground. "It was great to mountain bike straight from the campsite to the Tanasi trail system. Hiking trail heads were also directly from the campground," shares Chelsie N. The trail system offers over 30 miles of interconnected routes ranging from beginner to expert difficulty.
What campers like
Tent-only sites with lake access: The walk-in tent sites at Morganton Point Campground provide a more secluded experience. "We stayed in the tent only 'hike in' sites... Our site (D) would have been waterfront if the lake weren't so low from the drought. The tent only sites are on a little peninsula of their own, so it was quiet and more secluded than the rest of the campground," explains John W.
Winter camping options: For off-season trips, several campgrounds remain open. "We spent a week here in Feb. 2017 it was a bit chilly and quiet. The sites and trails are very well maintained, all facilities were clean and the park rangers are super friendly," reports Kelly W. about their winter stay at Vogel State Park.
Creek-side sites: Many campers prefer sites along creeks rather than lakes. "We camped at the pioneer camp site by the creek. It has a pavilion and a creek very close by. It was a hike in but it was simply amazing!" says Amber C. about Vogel State Park. These sites provide natural white noise from flowing water to mask sounds from neighboring campsites.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Most campgrounds in the Morganton area have spotty connectivity. At Persimmon Creek Campground, campers report having only "1 or 2 bars Verizon" service, and many campgrounds have no service in certain areas. Download maps and information before arriving.
Seasonal water shutoffs: Water systems at some campgrounds shut down during winter months. "Primitive-no running water in winter so pack that in," advises Vince C. about Cooper Creek. Check ahead with campground hosts about current water availability.
Bear awareness required: Multiple campgrounds report bear activity. At Fort Mountain State Park, a camper noted, "We had bear visitors, something they'll warn you about upon arrival. The bears just added to the appeal of this place though." Food storage requirements are strictly enforced throughout the region's campgrounds.
Tips for camping with families
Children's activities: Vogel State Park offers multiple family-friendly amenities. "During the summer they offer a beach area with peddle boats and kayaks. The lake is 22 acres with trails that go along the lake. They also offer cabin and cottages for those who do not camp. There is a playground area as well as putt putt golf," shares Kelly W.
Fishing with kids: Stocked fishing areas provide reliable catches for children. At Persimmon Creek Campground, "The kids played in the creek, and also joined in a soccer game on the field. Sites were spacious. We stayed by the creek and had water/electric," notes Karen.
Introductory hiking: For families with young hikers, Fort Mountain offers accessible trails. "The most stroller/limited mobility friendly trails are the lake trail and the Cool Springs overlook," explains one camper. These shorter trails provide mountain views without difficult terrain.
Tips from RVers
RV site selection: At Whispering Pines Campground, "This campground has 21 spaces, and some will hold the large rigs. We had a 38' 5th wheel trailer and it nicely fit in our space with room for the truck." Tom M. reports. Call ahead for specific site dimensions as many campgrounds have limited spaces for larger rigs.
Leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling equipment. At Fort Mountain State Park, one camper noted, "The site had about a 5 inch difference shopping towards the road. I used rocker blocks maxed out (about 4 inches in height) and still was not level." Bring extra leveling blocks for mountain campsites.
Access road caution: Several campgrounds have steep access roads. At Amicalola Falls, Kevin B. warns, "Roads are extremely steep getting to the campground." Persimmon Creek offers an alternative with "convenient with easy access to your site. Plenty of room to back in to your spot."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Morganton, GA?
What camping is available near Morganton, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Morganton, GA offers a wide range of camping options, with 591 campgrounds and RV parks near Morganton, GA and 58 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Morganton, GA?
Which is the most popular campground near Morganton, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Morganton, GA is Morganton Point Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Morganton, GA?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Morganton, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 58 free dispersed camping spots near Morganton, GA.
What parks are near Morganton, GA?
What parks are near Morganton, GA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Morganton, GA that allow camping, notably Tusquitee National Forest and Carters Lake.
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