Cheoah Point Campground

CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND

Part of National Forests in North Carolina

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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.

Important Notices

Check-in time is after 2 PM. All campers must check out by 2PM.
The maximum occupancy per site is 2 vehicles and 8 people. The maximum length of stay is 14 days.
Quiet hours are from 10PM to 6AM. Unreasonably loud noise is prohibited at all times. Generators may only be used for a total of no more than 3 hours between 10AM and 10PM.
Direct sewer and water hook-ups are not available at the six reservable RV sites. These sites do offer 15/30/50 amp electric hookups. Water hydrants are available throughout the campground at various locations. There is not a dump station at the campground.
Animals must be on a leash at all times. No dogs are allowed on nearby Cheoah Point Beach.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Available Activities

Swimming - Swimming
Jet Skiing - Jet Skiing
Fishing - Fishing
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Canoeing - Canoeing
Hiking - Hiking
Kayaking - Kayaking
Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
Water Access - Water Access
Water Activities - Water Activities

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 828-479-6431

1373 THUNDERBIRD MOUNTAIN ROAD
ROBBINSVILLLE, NC 28771

Rental Options

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