8 Hiking Trails near Morganton Point Recreation Area
first prev 1 next lastShowing Hiking Trails within 50 miles Distance miles of Morganton Point Recreation Area near Morganton, Georgia City, Zip, or Address
Lake Conasauga Picnic and Swim Site
Chatsworth
22.6 miles WThe highest lake in Georgia, a 19 acre CCC-built lake at 3,150 feet on Grassy Mountain, with a designated swim area and dock on the shore opposite the campground. The campground is closed until further notice after a September 2026 water main break.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 5.6 mi
Emery Creek Trail
Chatsworth, Georgia
23.0 miles WTwo beautiful waterfalls and a small swimming hole shine on this 5.9-mile Northern Georgia trail, but plan for multiple creek crossings — water shoes are a must.
Hike
Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
29.7 miles NA riverside campground on the Tellico River with six campsites, each with a picnic table — a peaceful Tennessee base camp for hiking, fishing, and campfire nights.
Camp, Hike, Swim 2.4 mi
Edge Of The World
Dawsonville, Georgia
30.7 miles SA scenic 3-mile hike along the Amicalola River to a family-friendly swimming hole and small waterfall near Atlanta.
Hike, Swim
Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
32.0 miles NA Tellico River waterfall and swimming hole that's beginner-friendly for kayakers, beautiful for hikers, and especially stunning in fall for picnics and photography.
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
Cheoah Point Beach
Robbinsville
41.0 miles NEForest Service swim beach with a roped swim area on Santeetlah Lake, 6 miles north of Robbinsville, NC. Open April 15 to October 31 with a $5 per vehicle day-use fee.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area
Lakemont
44.5 miles EA small Forest Service swim beach with a roped swim area on Lake Rabun near Lakemont, Georgia. Open sunrise to sundown year-round; day use is $5 per person age 16 and up.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Tallulah Falls Lake Beach (Terrora Day Use Area)
Tallulah Falls, Georgia
49.3 miles ESand swim beach on 63-acre Tallulah Falls Lake at Tallulah Gorge State Park's Terrora Day Use Area, with the gorge rim trails, suspension bridge and campground next door.
Camp, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
