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Blue Ridge, Georgia
Population: 19,798
Located in Fannin County
Take a Blue Ridge R & R
In the North Georgia Mountains!
RETREAT to a mountain cabin with a breathtaking view or beside a rushing river or stream. Rock on the porch. Read a book -- Relax.
RECREATE in the Chattahoochee and Cohutta National Forests. Raft the wild Ocoee River, tube the scenic Toccoa or pontoon on Lake Blue Ridge. Reel in a trout from a clear mountain stream. Ramble through the woods to one of four area waterfalls.
RIDE the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Reminisce about simpler times as you browse the picturesque towns of Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Rest after dinner and watch the stars.
Tourists can ride the train and take a leisurely walk along Main Street, enjoying the antique and specialty shops, galleries, restaurants and small town atmosphere of BlueRidge.
Every day is a perfect day for a Blue Ridge R & R!
Lake Blue Ridge
The crystal clear aquamarine waters of Lake Blue Ridge make it one of Georgia's most picturesque mountain lakes. The 3,290-acre lake and surrounding area boast over 90 national forest campsites, several boat ramps, a full-service marina and public swimming and picnic areas. 80 percent of the shoreline on Lake Blue Ridge is in the Chattahoochee National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service.
Forest service recreation areas include the Lake Blue Ridge Campground, off Aska Road in Blue Ridge, which has 58 campsites, a picnic area, boat ramp and loop trail along the lake shore. Morganton Point Campground, in Morganton, features a public swimming area, along with 43 campsites, picnic tables and pavilion and a boat ramp. Another boat ramp is available at Lakewood Landing near Morganton. The Lake Blue Ridge Marina offers boat ramp access on a fee basis, along with pontoon rentals.
The lake is home to bass, bream, catfish, perch and crappie, which make the area popular with anglers. It is the only lake south of the Great Lakes where Walleye are caught, and is also known for white bass fishing.
Ocoee Whitewater Center
One of the legacies of the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Ocoee Whitewater Center was the location of the Canoe, Kayak and Slalom events. Located on Hwy. 64 north of McCaysville, the center was built by the U.S. Forest Service.
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