Balsam Lake Lodge

$170.00/night

5464 CHARLEYS CREEK ROAD
TUCKASEGEE, NC 28783

Overview

Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers
spectacular mountain views.

The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then groups have rented the lodge for meetings,
recreation and environmental activities. NOTE: Balsam Lake Lodge is not a campground and has no campsites available for sewer, water, or electrical hook ups.

Recreation

Near the 8-acre lake are three short hiking trails, several fishing piers and a picnic area. The Robinson Trail, suitable for wheelchairs, leads to a dock and fishing pier. The Malonee Trail travels approximately a half-mile beside the lake to the day use area. The .3-mile Wolf Creek Trail continues beside a stream.

Anglers can fish for trout in Balsam Lake. It's also open to non-motorized boating.

Facilities

The lodge's amenities include 16 twin beds (some bunks). There are no linens, towels, and pillows available. The lodge has an accessible kitchen with all utensils and appliances,
outside grills, 3 bathrooms with flush toilets, toilet paper provided, one roll-in wheelchair shower, firewood provided, fireplace, gas heat and an available landline phone for emergencies. The lodge has
electricity. There is no cell phone service within 5 miles of the location. No wifi available. The lodge provides cleaning supplies for guests to clean the entire lodge after their stay for the next guests. None motorized boats only. Boats/ kayaks are not provided.

Natural Features

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Balsam Lake Lodge offers a haven in the Nantahala National Forest. This mountain getaway can be reserved for weekends and weekdays from early April through late November. Reservations will be open from early April through late November. A dense forest of mixed deciduous and conifer trees hugs the shoreline of this tranquil lake.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors to Balsam Lake Lodge can explore the rest of the Nantahala National Forest, which is especially known for its spectacular waterfalls. This includes Whitewater Falls, the highest falls east of the Rocky Mountains.

Charges & Cancellations

$170 per night sunday through Thursday. $200 per night friday and saturday.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Water hookups: all 1 sites
Sewer hookups: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Largest party: 16 people

Fees

$170 per night. A $30 fee for each Friday and Saturday night booked.

Directions

From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 west to exit 27. Go west on U.S. 23/74 to Waynesville and take exit 102. Take U.S. 276 south and turn right on NC 215 south. Take SR 1756 (Charley's Creek Road). Go 5 miles to the Balsam Lake Lodge (located on the left at Forest Service sign/gate). From the Blue Ridge Parkway, take NC 215 south for 5 miles to SR 1756 (Charley's Creek Road). Go west 5 miles to the lodge (Located on the left at Forest Service sign/gate).

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

18 reviews

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Fred F

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Great place for a large group!!! Nice quiet location!

Dan L

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Reviewed 19 days ago

It’s great

Haydee M

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Reviewed a month ago

Wonderful place if you want to get away from the chaos of life and if you are okay with not having a WIFI connection. It's a very simple and basic house, nothing fancy, but it has everything you need. It's not for everyone, but for those who love solitude and respect nature is great.

Melanie S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

While we love visiting Balsam Lake Lodge due to the beautiful and peaceful surroundings there are some improvements that need to be made. Still one of our favorite getaways with family where we reconnect with each other and disconnect from the world.

Kevin S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

So much space and included all we needed. Beautiful spot with great waterfall hikes close

Thomas L

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The beauty of the mountains with the lake full of fish. It was a magical experience for all. Thank you for having this place available. I would highly recommend it as a special place to create memories.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 39% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.