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NRSO |
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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. |
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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. |
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The campground provides multiple open and wooded campsites that can accommodate up to 10 guests. Six sites provide 15/30/50 Amp electric hookups. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided at each site. Flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water help create a comfortable camping experience. |
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CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND |
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75477 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75477&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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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. |
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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 campsites overlook the lake. |
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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. |