Cheoah Point Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 23
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEOAH POINT | 01 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 02 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 03 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 04 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 05 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 06 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 07 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 08 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 09 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 10 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 11 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 12 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 13 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 14 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 15 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 16 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 17 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 18 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 19 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 20 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 21 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 22 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 | |
| CHEOAH POINT | 23 | standard electric | 40 ft | 15/30/50 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →