Cheoah Point Campground

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. Anglers enjoy fishing for trout, walleye, a variety of bass, bream, 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 an easy hike and gets progressively more difficult, provides access to the famed Appalachian Trail. 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, and flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water help create a comfortable camping experience. 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 beautiful terrain. Cheoah Point itself 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. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.