Now that summertime is
officially in full-swing, it’s the perfect time to dive in to all the
water-
related adventures to be had in Blue Ridge and Fannin County! The Toccoa
River, one of Georgia’s most pristine trout streams, has its headwaters in
Union County, flows into Fannin County and becomes the major feeder stream for
Blue Ridge Lake. It resumes its flow below the Blue Ridge dam and travels north
into Tennessee, where it is known as the Ocoee River. Water quality is good and
trout fishing is excellent! Add beautiful scenery and mild rapids and you have
the perfect environment for canoeing, tubing, fishing, camping and all kinds of
outdoor recreation.
We’re known for many
things in Blue Ridge, and our superior fishing is one of them. Lake Blue Ridge
is the only small-mouth bass lake in Georgia and the only lake in the state
where you can
catch a Muskie, a game fish of the Pike family. Lake Blue Ridge
is 3,290-acres, providing over 100 miles of mostly public shoreline. The
surrounding area has National Forest campsites, several boat ramps, a full
service marina and public swimming and picnic areas, including Morganton Point
and Lake Blue Ridge Recreation areas. All kind of water adventures are
available on Lake Blue Ridge from fishing to pontoon boating, waterskiing,
kayaking or just picnicking and relaxing on the shores of this gorgeous
mountain lake. Get more information on water adventures in Lake Blue Ridge and
on the Toccoa River by checking out our
downloadable guide.
Whether you’re a fan of
riding the bubbling rapids or just viewing the awesome power of mountain
waterfalls, you can sate your thirst right here in Georgia’s Blue Ridge! Home
to the 1996 Olympic whitewater events, the Ocoee River Rapids are world-class
water. This is a great place to bring a picnic, do advanced paddling, go hiking
or biking. If you prefer to stay dry, we have miles and miles of trails to
beautiful and pristine waterfalls in the area, including Amicalola Falls, Fall
Branch Falls, Long Creek Falls, and many more! View our Whitewater andWaterfalls guide, color-coded with information about difficulty and
accessibility.
The coast is nice and all,
but sometimes you’d just rather spend the hotter months of the year dipping
your toes in cool, crystal mountain water! And if you’re looking for a place to
cool off this summer, Blue Ridge, Georgia has got you covered.
