USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Jackrabbit Mountain
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 92
- Hookups
- 92 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to November 1
- Max RV length
- 128 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,919 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Nearest town
- HAYESVILLE
- Address
- 465 JACKRABBIT ROAD, HAYESVILLE, NC, 28904
- Phone
- 828-837-5152
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking
92 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.
Recreation
Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails.
Facilities
This large facility has three loops of well-kept campsites, some of which lie on the water's edge. Families can relax at the swimming beach (May - September), while anglers and boaters can use the boat ramp to access the water. The facility is also equipped with showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters.
Natural Features
The campground is located on a peninsula on Lake Chatuge, a dammed lake on the Hiawassee River. The site sits in a mixed deciduous and pine forest at an elevation of 1,860 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Local attractions include the Fires Creek recreation area and the Georgia Mountain State Fair, which occurs in late July each year.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations must be made through Recreation.gov not the HOST!!
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 29° | 10° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 35° | 21° | 67° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 43° | 20° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 68° | 47° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 59° | 41° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 65° | 53° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 68° | 63° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 68° | 60° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 65° | 50° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 48° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 41° | 24° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 33° | 21° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Jackrabbit Mountain Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Clay County Recreation Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 1 mi · 40 sites
- Gibson Cove Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 1 mi · 40 sites
- Lake Chatuge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Hunters Camp · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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