Cheoah Point Campground
Cheoah Point Campground is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.36917, -83.87194
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Non-motorized Boating, Swimming, Water Access, 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 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, o
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 15 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 59 designated routes (83 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheoah Point Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cheoah Point Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $15 | — |
| Cheoah Point Campground | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lake Santeetlah Campsites | National forest camping area | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Rattler Ford Group Campground | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Rattler Ford Group Camp | National forest group campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.