Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.36917, -83.38528
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-479-6431
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cheoah Point Cabin 1
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. Cheoah Point Cabin 1 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 mile
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ela Propane · 5.7 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 13 designated routes (18 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirklands Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
| Bear Hunter Campground | Private campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Country Girls RV Park | RV park | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Fort Wilderness RV Park and Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Deep Creek Campground (NC) | National park campground | 6.9 mi | $30 | Electric |
| Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion | National park campground | 6.9 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.