National Forests in North Carolina
Cheoah Point Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion offers group picnicking with views of the lake. Animals and alcohol are prohibited anywhere in the area.
All visitors to the National Forest in North Carolina must display a valid pass at day use fee sites where required.
If purchasing your pass on-site, no printed copy of the pass will be available. Instead, your license plate number and pass stored on your device will be used to confirm compliance.
If purchasing a pass in advance, a printed copy of the pass is recommended for your vehicle as connectivity is limited.
Pass is only valid at Cheoah Point Beach. Admits the passholder and occupants of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle.
This pass is valid until 10:00 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
This pass does not guarantee parking availibility. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed. This pass is valid until the site closing time at 10 PM of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.
Please check the forest website for the most recent closures and openings. Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.