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    If you are in McDowell county it's always a good idea to stop by Morgan Lake. So many cool things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains, not sufficient time. Lake Tahoma is a nearby lake that you could take a look at; if you need a place to stay Marion Days Inn is a good choice. Why not check out Morgan Dam since you're here; needless to say Nix Creek flows through this area. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Morgan Lake you can take a hike along the  
   Bald Mountain Trail; Bald Mountain is clearly visible from Morgan Lake.
So much entertaining stuff near Morgan Lake, completely tremendous. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Catawba River; after a long day outdoors Comfort Inn Marion is a great site to spend a night or two. If you get bored of Morgan Lake, you could also check out nearby Yancey Pond; you can stay the night at Buck Creek Campgrounds. Throughout
 
               the summer at Morgan Lake highs are ordinarily in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 40's while Morgan Lake nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.
Morgan Lake is a beautiful lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This lake is so wonderful. A great deal of precipitation falls at Morgan Lake; most of the rain falls during March; December on the other hand is the driest.
This place, the Blue Ridge Mountains, has so much outdoors cool things. There's whitewater on Catawba River - North Fork for all you adrenaline people. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Morgan Lake has to offer, you can camp at Tom Johnson Camping Center Rally Park.

 
Comfort Inn Marion, Marion
6 miles away
Indoor heated pool with sun deck and hot tub. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Clean, well appointed rooms with coffee makers, irons and boards, Microwave, refrigerator and other amenities for your ...

Marion Days Inn, Marion
11 miles away
* Hotel is conveniently located at I-40 Exit 85 and Hwy 221 * Hotel is just minutes from downtown Marion and many area attractions * Blue Ridge Parkway 25 mi, Chimney Rock 25 mi, Gold & Gem Mining 3 m...

Current weather conditions at Morgan Lake, Blue Ridge Mountains, McDowell County, North Carolina
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Local climate location: CELO 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.72444
Longitude: -82.05361

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These outdoors activities are available near Morgan Lake.
 Hotels Near Morgan Lake:
Comfort Inn Marion, Marion, 6 miles away
Marion Days Inn, Marion, 11 miles away
Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion, 12 miles away
Fox Run Resort (Vri), Lake Lure, 16 miles away
Fairfield Mountains Resort, Lake Lure, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Morgan Lake:
Buck Creek Campgrounds, Marion, 1 miles away
Tom Johnson Camping Center Rally Park, Marion, 2 miles away
Triple C Campground, Marion, 4 miles away
Armstrong Creek RV Park, Marion, 4 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Morgan Lake:
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina, 25 miles away
      365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina, 28 miles away
      619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina, 29 miles away
      830 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Morgan Lake:
Catawba River, McDowell/Burke CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class I-II - 12 miles long (Route 1234 Bridge to US Route 221 Bridge)
Catawba River - North Fork, McDowell CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge)
Curtis Creek, McDowell CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV+ - 7 miles long (Close to Old Fort)
 National Parks Near Morgan Lake:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC, 36 miles away
 Trails Near Morgan Lake:
Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Morgan Lake:
Lake Tahoma, McDowell CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Yancey Pond, McDowell CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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