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Morganton Point

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (591)
Morganton Point
🟢 20 open windows as of Sep 12 — soonest Sat Sep 12–Tue Sep 15
1 of the last 101 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (5h ago) caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 37m 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 20 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 12–Tue Sep 15. 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
Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →sites LL #11, #15, UL #36, WI #E
Sat Sep 12 – Mon Sep 142 nightsbook these dates →sites UL #25
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, UL #30–UL #34 next to each othersites 👥 UL #33, 👥 #34, LL #01, #03, #10, #19, UL #22, #24, #26, #27, #28, #30, #31, #32, WI #A, #B, #D
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 18h agosites WI #F
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites UL #29
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 UL #35, LL #12, #14, WI #F
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites UL #37
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 5h agosites LL #14

📷 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 LL #15 — Restrooms located a short walk up the hill in rear of site
Site LL #15 · Restrooms located a short walk up the hill in rear of siteDan Woodall
Campsite LL #15 — Back in site with water/electric hookups
Site LL #15 · Back in site with water/electric hookupsDan Woodall
Campsite UL #36 — Small primitive campsite backing up to lush Appalachian fore
Site UL #36 · Small primitive campsite backing up to lush Appalachian foreDan Woodall
Campsite UL #36 — Tent pad/dining area
Site UL #36 · Tent pad/dining areaDan Woodall
Campsite WI #E — Primitive walk in site with lake view/access
Site WI #E · Primitive walk in site with lake view/accessDan Woodall
Campsite WI #E — Lake view from picnic table
Site WI #E · Lake view from picnic tableDan Woodall
Campsite UL #25 — Large back-in site with water/electric hookup
Site UL #25 · Large back-in site with water/electric hookupDan Woodall
Campsite UL #25 — Short walk to restrooms
Site UL #25 · Short walk to restroomsDan Woodall
Campsite UL #33 — Lakeside dining area and tent pad
Site UL #33 · Lakeside dining area and tent padDan Woodall
Campsite UL #33 — Small parking area a few steps up hill from campsite
Site UL #33 · Small parking area a few steps up hill from campsiteDan 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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 35 openings at Morganton Point over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–30 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★★★★★591 ratings
5★419
4★110
3★39
2★12
1★11
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 35 openings at Morganton Point over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 6–30 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 591 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 85 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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