The Toccoa Ranger District of the Chattahoochee National Forest offers a
variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including 5
campground/recreation areas. Camping fees are $8/night or $10 for lake or
creekside. $3/day use fee for parking by anglers and canoeists at Deep Hole
Campground.
MORGANTON POINT RECREATION AREA: Overlooking Lake Blue Ridge, this
recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and
hiking. The area has 37 campsites
CAMPING IN THE MOUNTAINS
, 13 picnic tables and a shelter. There is a paved boat
launch and a pebble beach. Each campsite has a tent pad, grill
and picnic table. Open mid-April through mid-September.
DIRECTIONS: Take U.S. 515 south from Blue Ridge for 4 miles to
GA 60; turn right (southwest) and go 3 miles to Morganton. In
Morganton, turn right on County Road 616 for 1 mile.
FRANK GROSS CAMPGROUND: Located on Rock Creek, this area offers
camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are nine campsites with picnic tables,
tent pads and grills. Hikers can enjoy the Appalachian Trail nearby. Fishing in
Rock Creek and Mill Creek for stocked and wild trout is excellent and the
Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery is nearby. Open late March to end October.
DIRECTIONS: From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton/ turn
right on Highway 60 south toward Dahlonega for 15 miles. Turn right on Forest
Service Road 69 for 5 miles.
COOPER CREEK CAMPGROUND: Located on Cooper Creek, this area offers
camping, hiking and trout fishing. There are 17 camp sites with picnic tables,
tent pads and grills. Four of the sites are waterfront. This is a popular area
for fishing in Cooper and Mulky Creek for stocked and wild trout. The area
adjoins the 1,240 acre Cooper Creek Scenic Area. Open late March to end October.
DIRECTIONS: From Blue Ridge, take Highway 76 east for 5 miles to Morganton; turn
right on Highway 60 south toward Dahlonega for 16 miles. Turn left on Forest
Service Road 4 for 6 miles.
MULKY CAMPGROUND: 11 campsites. Same attractions and directions as Cooper Creek
Campground.
DEEP HOLE CAMPGROUND: Located on the Toccoa River, this recreation
area offers camping, boating and fishing. Eight campsites are equipped with tent
pads and picnic tables. A canoe launch makes river access easy for floating the
Toccoa River Canoe Trail. Fishing is good for rock and smallmouth bass, rainbow
and brown trout. Open all year. DIRECTIONS: >From Blue Ridge, take Hwy. 76 East
for five miles to Morganton; turn right on Hwy 60 south toward Dahlonega for 16
miles.
For more information, contact the USDA Forest Service, Toccoa Ranger
District, 6050 Appalachian Highway, www.fs.fed.us/conf/.