Cheoah Point Cabin 1

1373 THUNDERBIRD MOUNTAIN ROAD
ROBBINSVILLE, NC 28771

Overview

Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The campground is situated on a peninsula in Santeetlah Lake, surrounded by mixed hardwood forest. Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is reservable from April 15- October 31.

Recreation

Cheoah Point Recreation Area includes a campground, swim beach and boat ramp. Santeetlah Lake is ideal for fishing, power boating, non-motorized boating, sailing, jet skiing and water skiing. Anglers can find bass, walleye, trout, crappie and bream. The Wauchecha Bald Trail is located directly across from the recreation area, and starts as an easy hike , becoming more difficult throughout its eight mile length. This trail eventually leads to the well-known Appalachian Trail.

Facilities

This primitive cabin has two rooms. The front room has a full bed frame and the back room has a set of bunk bed frames. Outside of the cabin is a patio with a charcoal grill, picnic table, lantern post and electric outlet unit. There are no electrical outlets inside the cabin. There is no running water inside the cabin, but there are water spigots located throughout the campground. Flush toilets and shower facilities are located approximately 150 feet away. Visitors may wish to bring mattress pads and bedding. Supplies and equipment for preparing food, in addition to a cooler, are recommended.

Natural Features

Santeetlah Lake is a man-made reservoir and offers 76 miles of shoreline surrounded by natural forest. There are many coves and inlets to discover and mountain views to enjoy. Birders will find several bird species here. Spotted sandpiper and osprey are sometimes seen in the spring and summer. Red crossbills, green herons and warblers have been known to visit during migration.

Nearby Attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 22 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

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. The cabin is located in the Cheoah Point Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Tauni H

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Reviewed a year ago

We love this campground and these little cabins! Perfect spot! The bathrooms were really well kept this time!

Julie C

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Reviewed a year ago

We loved it! Great location. Two ceiling fans & two lights in the cabin. Good set up for a hammock. The bathrooms weren’t the cleanest but we made do just fine. Bring hand soap. The other cabin has the preferred water access. You can walk down a steep hill from the cabin to the water but it’s not feasible for littles. Other campers told us that uninvited people had come late at night so lock up when you go to bed!

ray s

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Reviewed a year ago

The cabin was wonderful; convenient and comfortable. We loved our spot, the view, and the relative quiet the campground offered. The water pressure in the showers is excellent! Lots to see and do in the area if you enjoy nature.

Wendy W

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Reviewed a year ago

We love it out here. The only thing that would be better, is to fix the showers so the water doesn't come out in the dressing area. Thank you for having this nice camping area for us to enjoy!

Thomas W

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Reviewed 3 years ago

While the cabin itself was fine the rest of our first experience at this campground was not so great. There was lots of foot traffic going right by us so there was not much privacy, access to the lake is difficult, and the biggest disappointment was the showers and bathrooms. They were filthy!!! While it looked like someone must have come by daily to clean the floors it looked like they didn't clean anything else. The toilets and sinks stayed dirty and it looks like the walls hadn't been touched in months! We won't be coming back to this campground for sure.

Tim C

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Reviewed 4 years ago

Peter was an amazing camp host!

Availability

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