Cheoah Point Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
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.
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.
Need to Know
- There may be first-come, first-serve sites available.
- There is not a dump station at the campground.
- No dogs are allowed on nearby Cheoah Point Beach.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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1373 THUNDER BIRD MOUNTAIN ROA ROBBINSVILLLE NC 28771
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 828-479-6431
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 09, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop CHEOAH POINT, Type Standard Nonelectric
