Lake Blue Ridge

80 percent of Lake Blue Ridge shoreline is in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The crystal clear aquamarine waters of Lake Blue Ridge make it one of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes.

The 3,290-acre lake and surrounding area offer campsites, several boat ramps, a full-service marina and public swimming and picnic areas. Blue Ridge reservoir is 11 miles long and has 65 miles of shoreline, 25 percent of which is developed.

The balance is land in the Chattahoochee National Forest, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The lake was formed when Blue Ridge Dam was constructed on the Toccoa River in 1930 by the Toccoa Electric Power Company. At the time it was built, the dam was the largest earthen dam in the Southeast. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) purchased the facility in 1939 for hydroelectric power production.

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Lake Blue Ridge Dayuse Area and Boatramp

Located two miles from the intersection of Hwy 76 and Aska Road (look for the sign on the left), the Lake Blue Ridge Dayuse Area is a U.S. Forest Service passive recreation area with a beautiful view of the lake and free boat ramp. The area is also a good place for quiet walks and easy bike rides. There is a short, easy hike along the shoreline, and also a one-mile paved loop road that is popular for walking. Kayak and paddle boards are available for rent. Alternate directions: In Blue Ridge from Old Hwy 76, turn on Dry Branch Road and follow less than one mile.

Morganton Point Recreation Area

Morganton Point Campground is the place to take the kids to the "beach" and is the only developed campground on Lake Blue Ridge. It is a great spot for camping, fishing, swimming and boating. The campground opens in April and closes at the end of October. Dates may vary due to weather and water levels. There are 43 camp sites available, 16 of which are lakefront and two group sites. Each site has a ground mounted cooking grill, picnic table, lantern pole and tent pad. There are public bathrooms, one of which has hot showers. City water is available. Make reservations.

The picnic area has eight tables, and the covered picnic shelter is available by reservation. Morganton Point Swimming Area is a pebble beach, so be sure to bring some water shoes. Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters has kayak and paddle board rentals located on the beach.

There is a paved boat ramp 1/4 mile west of the campground and beach. Boat trailer parking is available in picnic area.

Access

From McDonald’s restaurant at the intersection of GA Hwy. 515 and GA Hwy. 5 in Blue Ridge. Follow GA Hwy. 515 east (toward Blairsville) approx 4.5 miles to traffic light and junction with GA Hwy. 60. Turn right on GA Hwy. 60. Continue on Hwy. 60 for 2.0 miles into Morganton. Turn right on Lake Drive and follow sign about ½ mile to campground entrance on left. Fee station is on right at entrance of campground next to campground host site. See map inside.

Fees

Campsites: $24.00 - $48 per night/per site depending on location, size and use of electric hook-ups. Book Here

Picnic area & swimming area $5.00 per person (16+). Registered campers swim free. Picnic shelter reservations $40.00. The shelter can be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation System. The website, Go Find Outdoor offers convenient, round the clock access to the Online Reservation Service or you can call the reservation center at 1-877-444-6777 (toll free). The Point has information on kayak and stand-up paddle board rentals.

Lakewood Landing Boat Ramp

Directions: Fee boat ramp located on Old Highway 76 in Morganton. From the intersection of McDonalds and Hwy 5 in Blue Ridge, follow Hwy 515 East approximately 4 miles to the traffic light at Hwy 60. Turn right and go to the stop sign; turn right for .3 miles. The boat ramp is on the left.

Lake Blue Ridge Dam and Lake Blue Ridge Dam Recreation Area

Lake Blue Ridge Dam is one of the largest earth dams in North America. There is an information kiosk on top of the dam on Old Highway 76. Lake Blue Ridge Dam Recreation area has picnic tables, benches and is handicap accessible. There are beautiful views of the lake from this area. Below the dam is a good access point for launching canoes or kayaks and for trout fishing.

Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 5 and Hwy 515 travel northeast for .7 miles to Windy Ridge Road and turn right. Turn left at the end onto Old Highway 76 and go 1.7 miles to the dam.

Lake Blue Ridge Marina

Also located on Old Highway 76, the marina offers boat sales and storage, pontoon, kayak and paddle board rentals, boat ramp, marina store and bar & grill. For information, call 706-632-2618.