Cheoah Point Cabin 2

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, and this cabin offers a view of the lake. Cheoah Point Cabin 2 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

16 reviews

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Robin B

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Our favorite place to camp! Private, peaceful, clean. 1 bar of LTE service (Verizon), but no data. I was able to inconsistently send/receive SMS messages but no iMessages and no RCS.

Gary T

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Reviewed a year ago

I have been visiting cheoah point for 68 years. Never disappoints. Lots of wonderful memories. As long as I am able plan to visit again.

Kate S

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Reviewed a year ago

Great time but difficult to get into the lake to swim due to the erosion. There used to be to be some stairs but they no longer exist. Otherwise it was a fabulous experience.

Adam S

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Reviewed 2 years ago

We loved the cabin. It is right on the water, with lots of space and privacy. The cabin was clean and well maintained, we used the grill and fire pit, and the bathrooms were nearby and in good working condition. You can walk down to the water from a nearby path or go further to the "beach". The outside power source allowed us to charge phones. Cell service is spotty, so you can't count on being able to make and receive calls, but if you walk about ten or fifteen minutes away, outside of the campground, it is much better. We hope to come back soon!

Rachel S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Great spot!

Kirsten S

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Reviewed 3 years ago

2nd stay here. Such a fantastic place to stay. Clean, basic cabin. *Clean restrooms and showers. The view of the lake and proximity to it cannot be beat! One note: One of the restrooms needed a bit of a toilet scrub/cleaning after someone... did #2. The toilet did not get cleaned until 3-4 days later... The rest of the restroom was fine. Can't wait to return here!

Availability

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