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Lake Blue Ridge
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area, Poop Island, GeorgiaLake on Blue Ridge LakePublic swimming available
Lake Blue Ridge is a 3,290-acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir with public swimming areas and recreation facilities.
- Water
- Lake, Blue Ridge Lake
- Entry
- $5 per person aged 16 and over at the picnic and swimming area; registered campers swim free.
- Facilities
- Swimming area, picnic areas, campsites, boat ramps
- Managed by
- Tennessee Valley Authority; Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
Getting there
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area is on the west side of Blue Ridge Lake in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
34.8414, -84.2681
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Questions about Lake Blue Ridge
Can you swim at Lake Blue Ridge?
Yes. Public swimming is available at designated areas, including Morganton Point Swimming Area.
Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Blue Ridge?
$5 per person aged 16 and over at the picnic and swimming area; registered campers swim free.
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