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Morganton Point

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (610)
Morganton Point
🟢 33 open windows as of Oct 27 — soonest Wed Oct 28–Fri Oct 30
9 of the last 184 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Morganton Point in North Carolina has 33 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 28–Fri Oct 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Oct 28 – Fri Oct 302 nightsbook these dates →sites UL #37
Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, UL #26–UL #30 next to each othersites 👥 UL #34, 👥 #35, LL #08, #14, #18, #20, UL #22, #26, #27, #28, #29, #30, #32, #36, #37, WI #B, #E
Mon Nov 2 – Thu Nov 53 nightsbook these dates →👥 LL #09 & LL #10 next to each othersites LL #04, #09, #10, UL #21, #24, WI #A, #C, #D
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LL #19
Mon Nov 2 – Wed Nov 42 nightsbook these dates →sites LL #13
Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 52 nightsbook these dates →sites LL #01, #07, #12, #15, #19
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, LL #02–LL #05 next to each othersites 👥 UL #33, 👥 #34, LL #02, #03, #04, #05, #07, #08, #11, #12, #19, #20, UL #21, #22, #24, #26, #28, #31, #36, #37, WI #A, #B, #D, #F
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →sites LL #10, UL #27

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite UL #37 — Dining area and lake access trail
Site UL #37 · Dining area and lake access trailDan Woodall
Campsite UL #37 — Small back-in primitive site
Site UL #37 · Small back-in primitive siteDan Woodall
Campsite UL #34 — Quiet lakeside walk-up primitive site
Site UL #34 · Quiet lakeside walk-up primitive siteDan Woodall
Campsite UL #34 — Small parking area provided
Site UL #34 · Small parking area providedDan Woodall
Campsite UL #35 — Large walk-up primitive site
Site UL #35 · Large walk-up primitive siteDan Woodall
Campsite UL #35 — Short winding stairs to parking area
Site UL #35 · Short winding stairs to parking areaDan Woodall
Campsite LL #14 — Large primitive lakeside site
Site LL #14 · Large primitive lakeside siteDan Woodall
Campsite LL #14 — Small parking area
Site LL #14 · Small parking areaDan Woodall
Campsite LL #18 — Large water/electric site adjacent to restroom
Site LL #18 · Large water/electric site adjacent to restroomDan Woodall
Campsite LL #18 — Large field behind site
Site LL #18 · Large field behind siteDan Woodall
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 16.2 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint16.2 midirections →
🔌 Tesla20.1 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint21.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 43 openings at Morganton Point over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$50/nightGroup Shelter NonelectricGroup Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★608 ratings
5★428
4★112
3★43
2★12
1★13
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile3.2/4
Verizon3.1/4
AT&T3.0/4
Sprint retired2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Morganton Point FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Morganton Point?

Morganton Point in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Morganton Point?

Campsite fees at Morganton Point run about $30–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Morganton Point when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Morganton Point often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Morganton Point?

CampSage's scans caught 43 openings at Morganton Point over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 3–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Morganton Point a good campground?

Morganton Point holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 610 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Morganton Point?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Morganton Point, T-Mobile rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 88 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Morganton Point located?

Morganton Point is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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