USDA Forest Service · North Carolina
Cheoah Point Campground
USDA Forest Service · North Carolina, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 6 electric, 17 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to November 1
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,995 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CHEOAH POINT RECREATION AREA (NFSR 463) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Nearest town
- ROBBINSVILLLE
- Address
- 1373 THUNDERBIRD MOUNTAIN ROAD, ROBBINSVILLLE, NC, 28771
- Phone
- 828-479-6431
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 30° | 3° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 55° | 36° | 19° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 63° | 44° | 19° | 78° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 60° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 66° | 52° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 69° | 62° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 69° | 61° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 80° | 65° | 53° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 49° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 41° | 24° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 33° | 20° | 67° | 8 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.
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