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Blue Ridge, Georgia Facts for Rental Guests
Quick answer
Lake Blue Ridge, near the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, is a 3,290-acre Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir, according to the U.S. Forest Service, which runs recreation areas on its shore in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. On BnB Search, the Blue Ridge vacation rentals hub lists 278 places, 261 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Lake Blue Ridge (USFS)
- Size: 3,290 acres; a TVA reservoir.
- Uses: boating, skiing and fishing; the Forest Service notes bass, bream, catfish, perch and crappie.
- Forest Service sites: Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area and Morganton Point Recreation Area, which has camping, picnicking, hiking, a swim beach and boating.
Why this matters for renters: "lake view" and "near the lake" can mean different things in the mountains. Ask the host whether you can walk to the water or would drive to a public site.
What our Blue Ridge listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 278 listings in total: 261 individual stays, 7 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 9 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 1 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: Blue Ridge 207, Ellijay 53, Jasper 1. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 261 stays, 8 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 4 mention a dock; 2 mention a lake view; 10 mention a mountain view; 65 mention a hot tub or spa; 3 mention a pool; 31 mention pets or dogs; 115 mention cabin. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Blue Ridge hub (map and filters) or in the full Blue Ridge listings directory.
Before you book a Blue Ridge rental
- Location: open the map pin; Blue Ridge cabins spread across the hills around town and the lake.
- Driveway: ask about steep or gravel access roads.
- Lake access: ask whether there is private access or which public site is closest.
- Pets: confirm the pet policy and fees with the host.
FAQ
How big is Lake Blue Ridge?
3,290 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Who runs Lake Blue Ridge?
It is a TVA reservoir; the Forest Service runs recreation areas on the shore.
How many Blue Ridge rentals does BnB Search list?
278 listings, including 261 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Sources
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