Campground

Cheoah Point Campground

National Forests in North Carolina · ROBBINSVILLLE · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Cheoah Point Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
23
Electric sites
6
Max rig length
40 ft
Standard ElectricStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Cheoah Point Campground lies on a peninsula of the vast Lake Santeetlah in the hills of western North Carolina. The lake and surrounding landscape provide countless recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation Anglers enjoy fishing for trout, walleye, a variety of bass, bream and crappie and more in the 2,800-acre Lake Santeetlah. Boating, canoeing, jet skiing and swimming are also popular activities on the lake. Nearby, the Wauchecha Bald Trail, which begins as a an easy hike and gets progressively more difficult, provides access to the famed Appalachian Trail. Facilities The campground provides multiple open and wooded campsites that can accommodate up to 10 guests and 2 vehicles per site. Six RV sites provide 15/30/50 amp electrical hookups. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided at each site. Flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are provided to help create a comfortable camping experience.Natural Features Lake Santeetlah sits in the Nantahala National Forest, which covers 1.3 million acres of mountain lands. Old forests grace the hills and valleys, with some of the canyons reaching deep into the earth, providing ample hiking opportunities in the beautiful terrain. Cheoah Point is situated in a forest of mature hardwoods at an elevation of 1,760 feet. The campground covers steep terrain and many of the campsites overlook the lake. Nearby Attractions Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.

Getting there

From Robbinsville, North Carolina, continue on Highway 129 north for approximately 6 miles. Turn left on SR # 1145 - Thunderbird Mountain Road. Continue approximately 1.3 miles on Thunderbird Mountain Road to the Cheoah Point Campground.

Elevation
2,001 ft
Contact
828-479-6431

Activities

  • WATER ACTIVITIES
  • SWIMMING
  • JET SKIING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • CANOEING
  • HIKING
  • KAYAKING
  • NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
  • WATER ACCESS

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