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Blue-Ridge-Lake
also known as Lake Blue Ridge, is a reservoir in Fannin County in northern Georgia. The lake encompasses 3,300 acres of water and is primarily fed by the Toccoa River. It is managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Blue Ridge Lake is located within the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing and picnicking. The lake is especially known for its sunfish, trout and bass. When the water is released from the dam, the river becomes a Class I-II float. Blue Ridge Lake also provides power to nearby cities. The small town of Blue Ridge is located along the lake and offers shopping, restaurants and antiquing. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway connects the town of Blue Ridge and McCaysville along the beautiful Toccoa River. Autumn is an especially scenic time to ride the train. The historic railroad depot remains a focal point in town and Blue Ridge City Park is a gathering place for picnics, festivals and a playground for children. Other attractions include the historic Fannin County Courthouse, which is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, and Baugh House, built in 1890 from bricks made of clay taken from the back yard of the home.
Surrounding areas: Blue Ridge, Georgia (3.5 mi), Cherry Log, Georgia (9.5 mi), Blairsville, Georgia (17.2 mi), Ellijay, Georgia (17.3 mi), Suches, Georgia (18.4 mi), Amicalola Falls, Georgia (21.1 mi), Young Harris, Georgia (23.9 mi)
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Blue Ridge Lake Vacation Rentals
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Blue Ridge Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | 1100 Burkemont | Morganton, GA | | (828) 430-8778 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 83 Blue Rdg Overlook | Blue Ridge, GA | 3.5 mi. | (706) 946-3333 | | Douglas Inn & Suites | 1192 Windy RDG Rd | Blue Ridge, GA | 3.5 mi. | (706) 258-3600 | | Ramada Ltd-blue Ridge | 30 Overview Dr | Blue Ridge, GA | 3.5 mi. | (706) 632-4444 | | Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | 13.5 mi. | (423) 496-5541 | | Holiday Inn Express | 333 Fisher St | Blairsville, GA | 16.9 mi. | (706) 745-6844 | | Seasons Inn | Box 10 On The SQ | Blairsville, GA | 17.2 mi. | (706) 745-1631 | | Stratford Motor Inn | 79 Maddox Cir | Ellijay, GA | 18.0 mi. | (706) 276-1080 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 18.6 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Days Inn | 754 Hwy 64 W | Murphy, NC | 19.9 mi. | (828) 837-8030 | | Econo Lodge | 100 Ter St | Murphy, NC | 19.9 mi. | (828) 837-8880 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 130 Holiday Dr | Murphy, NC | 19.9 mi. | (828) 837-1111 | | Best Western Murphy | 1522 Andrews Rd | Murphy, NC | 21.9 mi. | (828) 837-3060 | | Howard Johnson Dahlonega | 1010 MTN Dr | Dahlonega, GA | 28.0 mi. | (706) 864-4343 | | Days Inn Dahlonega | 1065 Chestatee St | Dahlonega, GA | 28.5 mi. | (706) 864-2338 | | Holiday Inn Express | 835 S Chestatee St | Dahlonega, GA | 28.5 mi. | (706) 867-7777 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 300 Big Sky Dr | Hiawassee, GA | 29.1 mi. | (706) 896-8884 | | Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge | 653 Hwy 76 | Hiawassee, GA | 29.1 mi. | (706) 896-5253 | | Microtel Inn And Suites | 171 H Mullins Ct | Jasper, GA | 29.2 mi. | (706) 299-5500 | | Super 8 | 100 Whitefield | Jasper, GA | 29.2 mi. | (706) 253-3297 | | Chief Vann Motel Chatsworth | Hwy 411 South | Chatsworth, GA | 29.7 mi. | (706) 695-2911 | | Key West Inn Chatsworth | 501 Maddox Pkwy | Chatsworth, GA | 29.7 mi. | (706) 517-1155 | | Scottish Inn | 1279 Hwy 411 S | Chatsworth, GA | 29.7 mi. | (706) 695-6894 |
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| Angels Landing Inn | 94 Campbell St | Murphy, NC | 20.0 mi. | (828) 835-8877 |
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Blue Ridge Lake Weather & Climate
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The Mountains, due to their mild summer temperatures, have always been a welcome escape from the heat at the lower elevations. Midsummer afternoon temperatures average only around 80 degrees at elevations of 3,000 feet or higher. Nights are crisp and cool, but seldom too cold for outdoor activities or camping. In winter, snowfall is likely most years, but ski resorts use snowmaking equipment to ensure a reliable supply. Large amounts of snow and extreme low temperatures are rare except at the highest peaks. Rainfall is common in spring and summer. In spring, storm systems that bring cold weather southward reach North Carolina less often and less forcefully than in other parts of the country. Occasional invasions of cool dry air from the north continue during the summer, but are of short duration. Fall has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
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| January |
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5.54 in. |
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| February |
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5.07 in. |
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| March |
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6.47 in. |
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| April |
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4.33 in. |
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| May |
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4.59 in. |
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| June |
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4.67 in. |
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| July |
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4.90 in. |
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| August |
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4.05 in. |
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| September |
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4.32 in. |
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| October |
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3.46 in. |
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| November |
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4.82 in. |
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| December |
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5.13 in. |
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Blue Ridge Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Lovell Field (CHA) located about 54 miles west of Blue Ridge Lake in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located approximately 62 miles southwest of Blue Ridge Lake in Rome, Georgia, Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) located roughly 63 miles south of Blue Ridge Lake in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 66 miles north of Blue Ridge Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, and finally the Dekalb Peachtree airport (PDK) located about 68 miles south of Blue Ridge Lake in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Blue Ridge Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 58.6 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 65.3 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 68.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 68.0 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 73.4 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 75.1 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 75.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 76.0 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 77.7 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.6 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 79.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 49.4 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 65.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 9.9 mi. | | | Butternut Creek Golf Course | Blairsville | GA | 17.2 mi. | | | Whitepath Golf Club | Ellijay | GA | 17.4 mi. | | | Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | 20.2 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 28.0 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 28.0 mi. | | | Nicklaus Golf Club At Birch River | Dahlonega | GA | 28.3 mi. | | | Indian Trace Golf Course | Chatsworth | GA | 29.8 mi. | | | Spring Lakes Golf Club | Chatsworth | GA | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 54.5 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.6 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 117.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 21.3 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 22.1 mi. | | | Fort Mountain State Park | | GA | 25.4 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 26.4 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 32.4 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 38.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 49.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 60.6 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 60.6 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 77.7 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 77.9 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 105.9 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 108.9 mi. | |
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