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Cheoah Point Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — ROBBINSVILLLE · North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | National Forests in North Carolina |
| Location | ROBBINSVILLLE · North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina · 35.36917, -83.87194 · Map |
| Sites | 23 public sites counted from the federal listing — 17 standard nonelectric; 6 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 6 of 23 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 23 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 23 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 23 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 6 sites · 35 ft: 6 sites · 40 ft: 6 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 828-479-6431 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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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Trip Card — Cheoah Point Campground
ROBBINSVILLLE · North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | ROBBINSVILLLE · North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 6 |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 23 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234583 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.