Cheoah Point Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens April 15 and operates through October 31. Boat launch is open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall.
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
Pisgah Camping Limitations
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
About
Cheoah Point Campground occupies a scenic peninsula on Lake Santeetlah in western North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Situated in a mature hardwood forest at 1,760 feet elevation, the campground covers steep terrain with many sites overlooking the lake. The facility includes 23 campsites: 17 standard non-electric sites and 6 RV sites equipped with 15/30/50 amp electrical hookups. Each site features a picnic table and campfire ring with grill and can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 vehicles. Two primitive cabins are also available for rent. The campground provides flush toilets, hot showers, and drinking water via hand pumps throughout. Water hydrants are available at various locations, though direct water and sewer hookups are not provided at RV sites. No dump station is available on-site. Lake Santeetlah spans 2,800 acres and offers exceptional fishing opportunities for trout, walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, bream and crappie. The lake is popular for motorized and non-motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing and swimming. A nearby beach area provides swimming access, though dogs are not permitted on the beach. The Wauchecha Bald Trail begins nearby as an easy hike and progressively increases in difficulty, providing access to the famous Appalachian Trail. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a short distance away.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $25 |
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 | Yes |
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