Cheoah Point Campground

1373 THUNDERBIRD MOUNTAIN ROAD
ROBBINSVILLLE, NC 28771

Alcohol Restrictions- Nantahala National Forest

Alcohol is restricted on the following locations on the Nantahala National Forest:

Wayah Bald Tower and Picnic Area
Fire’s Creek Picnic Area
Big Choga Dispersed Camping Sites
Fire’s Creek Hunter’s Camp
Dry Falls Recreational Area
Jackrabbit Recreation Area
Whiteside Mountain Recreation Area
Pine Ridge Dispersed Camping Sites
Balsam Lake Recreation Area
Cheoah Point Swimming Area
Bristol Fields Campground

Persons with a valid reservation occupying the Balsam Lake Lodge are exempt.

Alcohol Restriction Nantahala National Forest

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.

Camp site features

Across 23 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 6 of 23 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 10 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV/MOTORHOME

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.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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William M

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Nice sites with handy bathroom and shower that were very warm and comfortable to use. The shower water was immediately hot (almost too hot) and the bathrooms were warm on cold nights. Small enough of a campground that it didn't feel like there were too many people around.

HAROLD K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Had a great time…met host, Byron, great guy. Every thing was just fine. It would be nice to have a squeegee on the showers because floor was always wet. Otherwise the hot water was nice!

James T

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Was pretty good although could be better.

brooks w

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was our 7th consecutive year staying there, so we love it, but this time there was no park host! We were there 5 days and only one day was there a vehicle at the park host residence. Of the two toilet rooms available by our campsite, one of them would not lock, and there was no park host to address our concerns. Great park, absent administration.

David M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Nice area nice spot. There was electricity, and the showers were wonderful!!

Dawn H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The campsite was lovely and well maintained. I would warn people that the showers can be extremely hot and there is no way to adjust the temperature. Also they are attached to the bathrooms so if one is smelly the shower will be as well.

Availability

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