Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 15, 2026. The boat launch remains open year-round.
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 2:27PM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan, Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson, Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, North Carolina Portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk. * TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area within the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin sits on a peninsula jutting into Santeetlah Lake, a man-made reservoir offering 76 miles of shoreline. The cabin is part of a recreation area that includes tent and RV camping sites, a swim beach, and boat launch facilities. Surrounded by mixed hardwood forest, the location provides a peaceful setting with scenic mountain views across the lake. Santeetlah Lake is ideal for a variety of water activities including fishing, power boating, non-motorized boating, sailing, jet skiing, and water skiing. Anglers can expect to find bass, walleye, trout, crappie, and bream. The lake features numerous coves and inlets to explore. Birders may spot spotted sandpipers, osprey, red crossbills, green herons, and various warbler species depending on the season. The Wauchecha Bald Trail is located directly across from the recreation area, starting as an easy hike and becoming more challenging over its eight-mile length, eventually connecting to the Appalachian Trail. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a short distance away, making an ideal day trip destination.
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 Cheoah Point Campground. The cabin is located within the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (828) 479-6431 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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