Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers,
horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and
hiking trails are nearby.

<p>Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hiking trails are nearby.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Rattler Ford Campground

## Overview

Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in
the Nantahala National Forest. Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the creek,
which is popular for fly fishing, as well as nearby Lake Santeetlah, which
provides countless water sports and activities.

## Recreation

The campground is located about 2.5 miles from the Avey Branch boat ramp at
Lake Santeetlah, which provides visitors access to all types of water-related
activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing. Horseshoe pits and
volleyball courts are available within the campground. Visitors can also enjoy
a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives in the area.

## Facilities

The campground offers four sites, each with varying facilities, but all able
to accommodate several tents and up to 25 guests. Multiple tables are
available at each site, as well as lantern posts and campfire pits. Each site
also provides an oversized grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are
provided at the campground, as well as hot showers. Some of the sites are
situated near the creek.

## Natural Features

Large trees and thick forests provide moderate shade for the campground, while
vast meadows also allow for sunshine and open play. Nantahala is a Cherokee
word meaning "land of the noonday sun," which is appropriate, as the sun only
reaches the deep gorges of the western North Carolina mountains and valleys at
midday.

## Nearby Attractions

The entrance to Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, which contains nearly
17,000 acres, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, containing nearly 6,000 acres
of old-growth forest, is located approximately 1/4 mile from the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Rattler Ford Group Campground sits near the swift-moving Santeetlah Creek in the Nantahala National Forest.  Groups of up to 25 guests can enjoy the creek, which is popular for fly fishing, as well as nearby Lake Santeetlah, which provides countless water sports and activities. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The campground is located about 2.5 miles from the Avey Branch boat ramp at Lake Santeetlah, which provides visitors access to all types of water-related activities, including fishing, boating, and canoeing.  Horseshoe pits and volleyball courts are available within the campground. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of hiking trails and scenic drives in the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers four sites, each with varying facilities, but all able to accommodate several tents and up to 25 guests. Multiple tables are available at each site, as well as lantern posts and campfire pits.  Each site also provides an oversized grill.  Flush toilets and drinking water are provided at the campground, as well as hot showers.  Some of the sites are situated near the creek.  <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Large trees and thick forests provide moderate shade for the campground, while vast meadows also allow for sunshine and open play.  Nantahala is a Cherokee word meaning "land of the noonday sun," which is appropriate, as the sun only reaches the deep gorges of the western North Carolina mountains and valleys at midday.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The entrance to Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, which contains nearly 17,000 acres, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, containing nearly 6,000 acres of old-growth forest, is located approximately 1/4 mile from the campground.

Rattler Ford Group Campground

RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.


<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.

CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND

Cheoah Point Campground

## Overview

**Please be advised: due to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan
Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin in
adjacent grassy field is allowed.** Nestled in a remote area of Nantahala
National Forest, this primitive log cabin was built in 1931 by Frank Swan in a
different location, then later it was moved to its current location near the
Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. The cabin and the surrounding meadows are
named for the Swan Family, who came to the area from Pennsylvania in the late
19th century. Swan Cabin Group Campsite offers a peaceful, quiet retreat where
visitors can relax and enjoy birdsong and views of the surrounding wilderness.
This group campsite is available from April 15 through October 31.

ATTENTION: Swan Cabin Group Camp is considered remote, and is located at a
high elevation where climatic conditions can be extreme and can change very
quickly. Forest Service Roads 81 and 81 F that provide access to Swan Cabin
Group Camp are gravel roads. During certain times of the year, these roads may
be muddy or covered with snow. During ideal conditions, Swan Cabin Group Camp
may be accessed with two wheel-drive vehicles. During muddy or snow covered
conditions, four wheel-drive and higher clearance vehicles are required.
Please be aware that staying at Swan Cabin Group Camp requires proper
preparation, thorough review of predictive weather reports, and the ability to
be self-sufficient during unplanned weather events, which can happen at any
time of the year. Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather conditions
or the inability to access the group camp due to inclement weather conditions.

## Recreation

There are several nice hikes in the area, including the 3-mile Swan Meadows
and the 7-mile Stratton Bald Trails. There is an easy 5-minute hike from the
group camp to a waterfall. Nearby boat ramps are available on Santeetlah Lake.

## Facilities

Tents may be pitched in the surrounding meadows for group camping. A pit
toilet is located adjacent to the group camp, and a nearby spring may provide
a water source, although it should be boiled or treated. There is no
electricity or running water at the group site. A picnic table, grill and fire
ring are available for use. Visitors may wish to bring their own drinking
water, as well as supplies and equipment for food preparation. All equipment
must be carried in from the parking area, located approximately 100 feet from
the group camp. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and
safety, and must bring many of their own amenities. Hunting is also a popular
activity enjoyed by visitors to the area from September through December.
Hunters and their dogs may frequent the nearby trails during that time.

## Natural Features

The Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness is particularly known for its old-growth
forest of oak, poplar and hemlock within the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
This is one of the largest old-growth forests east of the Mississippi. Sun-
loving wildflowers are abundant in the spring, and rhododendron, azalea and
mountain laurel bloom in the late spring and early summer. The 2 major
watersheds in this wilderness are Slickrock Creek and Little Santeetlah Creek.
The mouth of Slickrock Creek has the lowest elevation in the wilderness at
1,086 feet. Swan Cabin Group Camp is situated near the highest elevation in
the wilderness: 5,341-foot Stratton Bald in the Unicoi Mountain Range.

## Nearby Attractions

Swan Cabin Group Camp is an ideal base for exploring the pristine Joyce
Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only a
short drive away and makes an excellent day trip.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>Please be advised: due to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin in adjacent grassy field is allowed. </strong>Nestled in a remote area of Nantahala National Forest, this primitive log cabin was built in 1931 by Frank Swan in a different location, then later it was moved to its current location near the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness. The cabin and the surrounding meadows are named for the Swan Family, who came to the area from Pennsylvania in the late 19th century. Swan Cabin Group Campsite offers a peaceful, quiet retreat where visitors can relax and enjoy birdsong and views of the surrounding wilderness. This group campsite is available from April 15 through October 31.</p><p>ATTENTION: Swan Cabin Group Camp is considered remote, and is located at a high elevation where climatic conditions can be extreme and can change very quickly. Forest Service Roads 81 and 81 F that provide access to Swan Cabin Group Camp are gravel roads. During certain times of the year, these roads may be muddy or covered with snow. During ideal conditions, Swan Cabin Group Camp may be accessed with two wheel-drive vehicles. During muddy or snow covered conditions, four wheel-drive and higher clearance vehicles are required. Please be aware that staying at Swan Cabin Group Camp requires proper preparation, thorough review of predictive weather reports, and the ability to be self-sufficient during unplanned weather events, which can happen at any time of the year. Refunds will not be issued for inclement weather conditions or the inability to access the group camp due to inclement weather conditions.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There are several nice hikes in the area, including the 3-mile Swan Meadows and the 7-mile Stratton Bald Trails. There is an easy 5-minute hike from the group camp to a waterfall. Nearby boat ramps are available on Santeetlah Lake.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Tents may be pitched in the surrounding meadows for group camping.  A pit toilet is located adjacent to the group camp, and a nearby spring may provide a water source, although it should be boiled or treated. There is no electricity or running water at the group site.  A picnic table, grill and fire ring are available for use.  Visitors may wish to bring their own drinking water, as well as supplies and equipment for food preparation.  All equipment must be carried in from the parking area, located approximately 100 feet from the group camp.  Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own amenities.  Hunting is also a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the area from September through December.  Hunters and their dogs may frequent the nearby trails during that time.  </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness is particularly known for its old-growth forest of oak, poplar and hemlock within the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. This is one of the largest old-growth forests east of the Mississippi. Sun-loving wildflowers are abundant in the spring, and rhododendron, azalea and mountain laurel bloom in the late spring and early summer. The 2 major watersheds in this wilderness are Slickrock Creek and Little Santeetlah Creek. The mouth of Slickrock Creek has the lowest elevation in the wilderness at 1,086 feet. Swan Cabin Group Camp is situated near the highest elevation in the wilderness: 5,341-foot Stratton Bald in the Unicoi Mountain Range.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Swan Cabin Group Camp is an ideal base for exploring the pristine Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness.  Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only a short drive away and makes an excellent day trip.</p>

Swan Cabin

SWAN CABIN

Camping Amenities

Swan Cabin Group Camp

Due to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer
be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin is allowed and
reservation holders have the choice to maintain their existing reservation or
cancel for a full refund by calling Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777 or directly
through your Recreation.gov profile. We sincerely apologize for the
inconvenience.

<p>Due to health and safety concerns, occupancy within Swan Cabin will no longer be permitted. However, group camping outside the cabin is allowed and reservation holders have the choice to maintain their existing reservation or cancel for a full refund by calling <a href="http://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov</a> at 877-444-6777 or directly through your <a href="https://Recreation.gov" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov</a> profile. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. </p>

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