Morganton Point
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Morganton, Georgia.
Summary
Morganton Point in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is about 61 miles (straight line) from Chattanooga; it is run by the USDA Forest Service. It has 41 overnight sites (including 33 electric sites, 8 tent-only sites and 3 group sites) and nightly fees from $30 to $50, and it is listed as open year-round. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 ft, with full hookups available. For riders, 8.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Lake Blue Ridge Trail (2.8 mi away).
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Yearlong”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (2)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Morganton Point
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 41 sites it is the #52 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($30) is $15 above the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 36 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 12 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 77% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (30 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (33 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 41 of 41 sites; campfires allowed on 41 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Chattanooga ~61 mi, Knoxville ~77 mi, Atlanta ~78 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $30–$50, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Fee notes from Recreation.gov: Standard Electric = $39.00 Standard Electric Double = $50.00 Standard Non Electric = $26.00
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton Point Lake Trail | 0.4 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Lake Blue Ridge Trail | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | USFS |
| Green Mountain | 3.1 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Long Branch Connector | 4.2 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Lower Green Mountain (Connecto | 4.3 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Long Branch Loop | 4.5 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Stanley Gap | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Flat Creek Loop | 5.0 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
8.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 8.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Blue Ridge Trail | 2.8 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Whissenhunt Loop | 3.1 mi | 3.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Long Branch Loop Connector | 4.2 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Long Branch Connector | 4.2 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Lower Green Mountain | 4.3 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Long Branch Loop | 4.5 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Green Mountain Connector | 4.7 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Stanley Gap | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Flat Creek Loop | 5.0 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Morganton Point
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 21.0 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Valley River RV Resort (22.2 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Holiday Private Private RV park |
2.5 | GA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 5 (4.2 mi) |
| Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA) Mar–Oct Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
6.1 | GA | $15 | 12 | — | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 12 (49.0 mi) |
| Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
6.1 | GA | $8 | 6 | — | 20 ft | yes | Reserve | 12 (49.0 mi) |
| Hawk Mountain (Base) Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
10.7 | GA | — | 10 | — | — | — | ? | 3 (41.3 mi) |
| Persimmon Creek RV Park Private Private RV park |
11.1 | NC | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 1 (0.4 mi) |
| Deep Hole Recreation Area Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
11.2 | GA | $15 | 9 | — | 30 ft | yes | Reserve | 6 (43.0 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.