Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cable Cove
VISIT DATE: 05/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cheoah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fontana Village
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Fontana Village, NC, take State Rt. 28 south 5.5 miles to
Cable Cove sign. Turn left at sign and go 1 mile to campground
on the right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,620 ft.
The campground is adjacent to a stream and 0.5 mile from Fontana
Lake. It is located in mature hardwood with most of the understory
cleared out. Sites are spacious and nicely shaded. The lake is very
popular with canoeists.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April through October - weather dependent
NOTE: 1/16/2025 - Cable Cove CG temporarily closed at this time
due to extensive maintenance / updating needed. FS may re-open at some
time in future if funding is found. Contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 16' X 74'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are grass, others are gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Fontana is 10,000 acres.
HIKING
Unnamed interpretive trail
FISHING
Rainbow Trout in stream. Trout, Walleye, varieties of Bass,
Bream and Crappie are in the lake.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cheoah Point
VISIT DATE: 05/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cheoah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Robbinsville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Robbinsville, NC, take U.S. Rt. 129 north 6.8 miles to
Cheoah Point Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1
miles to Cheoah Point campground sign. Turn left at sign and go
0.7 miles to campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,760 ft.
The campground is situated in mature hardwoods on a peninsula
of Lake Santeetlah. The lake can be seen through the dense woods
some 150 feet away. To help keep campers, especially with young
children, from harm in the campground's steep topograph fences
have been installed. The campground is close to beach and boat
ramp and has numerous terraced campsites. The campground
includes two primitive cabins (not included in this survey) which are
available for rent on Recreation.gov.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through October 31 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - no hookups
$25 per day - electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 23
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only:
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 6
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 18.5' X 40'
Comments:
Parking aprons are fine gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets:Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Santeetlah is 2,800 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Trout, Walleye, variety of Bass, Bream and Crappie.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Horse Cove
VISIT DATE: 05/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/14/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cheoah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Robbinsville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Robbinsville, NC, take U.S. Rt. 129 north 7.9 miles
campground sign (Joyce Kilmer Rd. - State Rt. 1147). Turn left
onto Joyce Kilmer Rd. and go 0.5 miles to a "T" intersection.
Turn right at intersection (over bridge), staying on Joyce
Kilmer Rd., and go 5.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,820 ft.
The campground is situated in mature hardwood and Spruce trees
with some sites adjacent to Santeetlah Creek. Rhododendrons
are abundant too.
Nearby, is the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Some of the Yellow
Poplars are over 400 years old, 20 feet in circumference and 100
feet tall. To enjoy this virgin splendor, there are two easy
loop trails - one is 1.25 miles and the other is 0.75 miles.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
None
NOTE: 2/14/2025 - The main portion of the campground is closed
indefinitely due to a water system issue. The lower 8 sites
(primitive) are open year round. Contact Cheoah ranger district
office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 17.5' X 36.5'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel and dirt. Sites 12 and 13 are not
accessible for RVs. Interior campground roads are narrow and
rough.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly vault is located near site 6.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 3
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in Santeetlah Creek
HIKING
Horse Cove Trail
FISHING
Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Brown Trout. Rainbow Trout is
stocked.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Jackrabbit Mountain
VISIT DATE: 05/17/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Tusquitee
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hayesville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Hayesville, NC, take US Rt. 64 east 4.7 miles to Jack Rabbit
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.9 miles to another Jack Rabbit
sign (State Rt. 175). Turn right onto Rt. 175 and go 2.5 miles
to Jack Rabbit Recreation Area sign (Jack Rabbit Campground Rd.).
Turn right onto Jack Rabbit Campground Rd. and go 1.4 miles to
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,860 ft.
The campground, comprised of three loops, is lightly wooded and
nicely manicured. Some sites are adjacent to or overlook Chatuge
Lake. The topography of the campground is pleasantly varied
making the interior roads a neat "playground" for bikes and
roller blades. Amphitheater is currently used only for Sunday
services.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
NOTE: This is a reservation only campground. Walk-ins are limited to
a day by day basis and will have to pay by envelope.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 90
Total Sites: 100
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 100
No. Grilles on Sites: 100
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12.5' X 56'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved. Some of the aprons are "V" or
wedge shape.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
State-of-the-art bathhouse that includes a separate family room.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 14
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Chatuge is 6,950 acres. Beach is sandy.
HIKING
Jackrabbit Mountain trail #384 (foot only) - 2.4 miles
Jackrabbit Mountain Connector trail #384A (foot only) - 0.5 miles
Central Loop trail #750 (foot and mountain bike) - 3.1 miles
Upper Ridge trail #751 (foot and mountain bike) - 1.5 miles
Sneaking Creek trail #752 (foot and mountain bike) - 2.7 miles
Burnt Tree Peninsula trail #753 (foot and mountain bike) - 1.0 miles
Yotee's Run trail #754 (foot and mountain bike) - 1.5 miles
High Point trail #755 (foot and mountain bike) - 1.0 mile
Burrell Cove trail #756 (foot and mountain bike) - 1.7 miles
Saba Beach trail #757 (foot and mountain bike) - 0.5 mile
FISHING
Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted and Striped bass; crappie; bream;
and catfish
CAMPGROUND NAME: Standing Indian
VISIT DATE: 05/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Nantahala
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Franklin
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Franklin, NC, at the intersection of of US Rts. 23/441/64,
take US Rt. 64 west for 12 miles to Wallace Gap/Standing Indian
campground sign (Old Murphy Rd.). Turn left onto Old Murphy Rd.
and go 1.9 miles to Standing Indian campground sign (Forest Rt.
67). Turn right onto Rt. 67 and go 1.8 miles to "Y"
intersection. Bear right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,160 ft.
The campground, loaded with Rhododendrons, is bisected by the
Nantahala River and Kimsey Creek. There are five loops. Sites
1 through 54 are located on open flats with paved aprons and
wide interior road. Sites 55 through 84 are along a hillside,
nestled among Rhododendrons and hemlocks, with a steep gravel
access road. Motorhomes and large travel trailers are not
permitted in this part of the campground. The campground is
ituated in what is considered one of the best hiking destinations
in the southwest mountains. It is one of the few places where
one can actually take a loop hike, a part of which is the
Appalachian Trail.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day - single
$40 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 30
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 81
Total Sites: 81
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 81
No. Grilles on Sites: 81
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel. Sites 55 through 84 are not
recommended for motor homes and trailers.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 20
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Wading is possible in Kimsey Creek.
HIKING
Lower Ridge Trail
Kimsey Trail
Park Creek Trail
Park Ridge Trail
Long Branch - 24.2 miles
Blackwell Gap Loop
One or more connect to Appalachian Trail
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout - Native Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tsali
VISIT DATE: 05/16/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Cheoah
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Bryson City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Bryson City, NC, take US Rt. 19 south 7.2 miles to
Robbinsville/Fontana sign (U.S. Rt. 28 North). Turn right onto
Rt. 28 and go 3.5 miles to Tsali campground sign. Turn right at
sign and go 1.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,620 ft.
The campground is located at base of paw-shaped peninsula on
Fontana Lake. The area is covered with a network of horse
and mountain bike trails. At the time of visit, almost every
site was occupied by mountain biking campers. There is even
an area to wash bikes. The campground is heavily wooded with
little understory making for minimal privacy between sites.
Horses are not allowed in the campground, but stalls and
trailer parking are provided in a separate horse users area,
a short distance above the campground. Trail use alternates
between horse and mountain bike riders. Contact the Ranger
District Office for specific days.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 15 through October 31.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 41
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 41
No. Grilles on Sites: 41
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 47'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Fontana Lake is 10,000 acres. The boat ramp is about 300 feet
long with no turn-around. This requires backing all the way
to the ramp.
HIKING
Fontana Lake Trail (horse, foot & mountain bikers)
Right Loop - 11 miles
Left Loop - 11.9 miles
Mouse Branch - 6.5 miles
Thompson Loop - 7.7 miles
Trails are used by bikers and horseback riders on alternating
days. See schedule posted at campground.
FISHING
Trout, Walleye, varieties of Bass, Crappie and Bream
CAMPGROUND NAME: Van Hook Glade
VISIT DATE: 05/15/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/16/2025
STATE: North Carolina
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Nantahala
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Highlands
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Highlands, NC, take US Rt. 64 west for 4 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 3,240 ft.
The campground is situated in a grove of mature Rhododendrons,
hardwood and some Spruce. Sites are secluded and well screened
from one another - very picturesque campground. US Rt. 64 is a
spectacular scenic byway through Cullasaga River Gorge.
NOTE: A sharp curve inside the campground may make maneuvering a
RV difficult.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 1 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 6
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 57'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Swimming is available at Cliffside Recreation Area, 0.1 miles
from campground on US Rt. 64.
HIKING
Van Hook Glade Trail - 0.3 miles (connects to Cliffside
Recreation Area)
Cliffside Recreation Area offers 6 trails ranging from easy to
moderate and 0.5 miles to 1.5 miles in length.
FISHING - No
Comments:
Fishing available at Cliffside Recreation Area, 0.1 miles from
campground on US Rt. 64
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