Morganton Point Campground & Recreation Area

Enjoy the Water and Mountains of Morganton Point

Found along the shores of Lake Blue Ridge, Morganton Point offers a variety of ways to spend time outdoors. There are opportunities for camping, swimming, boating, paddling, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and relaxing along the lake.

Stay at Morganton Point Campground 

Morganton Point Campground & Recreation Area offers camping in various settings along the shores and wooded areas.

Tent and RV campers can choose from a variety of campsite types, including wooded and waterfront locations. Campground amenities include picnic areas, hot showers, flush toilets, fire rings, and tent pads.

With easy access to the lake, Morganton Point is a convenient base for visitors who want to combine camping with fishing, boating, paddling, swimming, and time by the water.

Campsites require reservations, and visitors should review their selected site’s equipment limits and amenities before arriving.

Spend the Day at Morganton Point Swim Area

Morganton Point Recreation Area provides a seasonal day-use option for visitors who want to enjoy Lake Blue Ridge without staying overnight.

Spend the day swimming, picnicking, fishing, relaxing along the shoreline, or enjoying the surrounding natural setting. Restrooms, drinking water, picnic areas, and a designated swimming beach are available during the operating season. There are no lifeguards on duty, so visitors should swim according to their abilities and supervise children closely around the water.

Go Swimming

Swimming is available at a designated recreation area and is especially popular during the warmer months. Lake conditions can change because of weather, storms, water levels, and boating activity. Visitors should use caution around changing depths and shoreline conditions, supervise children closely, and leave the water if thunder, lightning, high winds, or other unsafe conditions develop.

Get Out on the Water

Boating and paddling are popular ways to explore Morganton Point.

Visitors can bring boats, kayaks, canoes, or other permitted watercraft and use designated lake-access areas to explore the surrounding shoreline and open water. There are also rentals available at The POINT, which are based on a first-come, first-served. 

Boaters and paddlers should wear appropriate life jackets, watch for changing weather, remain aware of other watercraft, and follow all applicable Georgia boating and water-safety regulations.

Before launching, check current weather and lake conditions and make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s conditions.

Go Fishing

Carters Lake offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities in more than 3,000 acres of deep, clear water. Anglers can target several popular species, including largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, striped, and hybrid bass, along with crappie, walleye, bream, and catfish. 

Conditions and productive locations change throughout the year as water temperature, weather, fish movement, and lake levels change, so anglers may want to review the current Georgia DNR fishing forecast before their trip. Georgia DNR updates its lake forecasts annually with information on species, techniques, access points, and other helpful information.

Anyone planning to fish should review current Georgia fishing license requirements, seasons, size and possession limits, and other regulations before arriving. Anglers using a boat should also wear an approved life jacket, remain alert for submerged stumps, logs, and rocks, and use caution around changing water depths and shoreline conditions.

Join a Program or Seasonal Event

FIND Outdoors offers educational programs and special events at Morganton Point throughout the recreation season.

Depending on the date of your visit, programs may include wildlife activities, water and ecology programs, children’s activities, astronomy events, stewardship opportunities, or other hands-on experiences connected to Morganton Point and the surrounding environment.

Programming changes throughout the year, so visitors should review the current event calendar before arriving. Some programs may require advance registration or additional information.