Morganton Point Campground sits right on the shore of Blue Ridge Lake within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. We actually landed here after deciding to visit Expedition Bigfoot, but the campground itself turned out to be a story of its own.

An Uneven Challenge

When we first started camping, we definitely had our share of missteps. I wouldn’t call us pros just yet, but we’re comfortable “weekend warriors” who can park a camper in most places. However, this time, the terrain gave us a run for our money.

Many of the sites here are seriously unlevel. While a bow-to-stern slant is usually manageable on most trailers, side-to-side was a different story. Even with our leveling blocks, we just couldn’t get it right. (Side note: those yellow plastic “Lego-style” blocks are junk—consider this my official warning!)

Thankfully, the camp hosts were great. They helped us relocate from site #12 to a pull-through site (Site #9). While it was still a bit uneven, it was far less precarious. Our Jayco Jay Flight SLX 26 fit comfortably in both spots, and honestly, either site could have handled a much larger rig or 5th wheel.

Finding the Quiet

Maybe it was just our timing—since it was Spring Break for us back in Indiana—but the campground was incredibly peaceful. Having camped near Indiana University in Bloomington during rowdy home-game weekends, this was a refreshing change of pace.

The hosts mentioned the previous week had been slammed, and with the beach nearby, I’d expect summer to be a different beast. For us, though, it was the perfect escape.

Lake Life & The Stone Labyrinth

Being so close to Blue Ridge Lake was a massive win for the kids. They spent their time cooling off in the water and playing in the mud (the best kind of playground).

While walking the shoreline, we stumbled upon a small stone labyrinth. It’s the little things like that—and the great views—that made up for the lack of a traditional playground. If your kids enjoy nature-based play, they’ll be happy here.

New Sites & Future Growth

The campground is currently adding more sites. For now, they look mostly tent-friendly, though they do have 30 and 50-amp hookups.

• The Downhill Sites: Some are situated down from the road with 20+ steps leading to the pad.
• The Uphill Sites: These might fit a smaller trailer, but don’t expect to squeeze a 50-foot 5th wheel in there. Most of the RV crowd should probably stick to the well-established sections of the loop for now.

The “Marts Family” Details

Finding a spot for a family of seven is often a headache since many sites cap out at 5 or 6 people. Our double site at #9 was rated for up to 10 people—a rare and welcome find for us.

During our time at Morganton Point Campground, we also tried Mike’s Trackside BBQ. It was only five minutes down the road and the barbecue was delicious!

A few quick takes on the amenities:

• The Showers: Generally clean and well-kept, but they use those annoying 10-second timers. Prepare to push the button… a lot.
• Firewood: Available at the main entrance or from locals nearby for $5-6 a bundle. We had a fire ban during our stay, but the sites feature large, deep firepits for when things green up. We used a portable propane firepit for quick marshmallows.
• Hookups: Most sites appeared to have 30/50 amp and water. There is a single dump station located right across from the shower house.
• Connectivity: For the tech-dependent (like me), AT&T 5G was strong. I had 3 bars on my OnePlus 13 and used it as a hotspot without any issues. The kids on T-Mobile had no complaints, either.

More Info: US Forest Service | Campendium | Recreation.gov for reservations