Cheoah Point Cabin 1
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.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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. The cabin is located in the Cheoah Point Campground.
| Nearest town | Robbinsville, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.3692° N, 83.3853° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bryson City Outdoors ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blairsville RV Sales ↗ | 42 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.
- 11 miLemmons Branch Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 13.4 miMoss Knob Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 2.5 miWalton Bog Interpretive1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 14.1 miCherokee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,228,298 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
Santeetlah Lake is a man-made reservoir and offers 76 miles of shoreline surrounded by natural forest. There are many coves and inlets to discover and mountain views to enjoy. Birders will find several bird species here. Spotted sandpiper and osprey are sometimes seen in the spring and summer. Red crossbills, green herons and warblers have been known to visit during migration.
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.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Sites at Cheoah Point Cabin 1 are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cheoah Point Cabin 1 have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Flush toilets and shower facilities are located approximately 150 feet away.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Cheoah Point Recreation Area includes a campground, swim beach and boat ramp. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Robbinsville, North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.
Source: Getting there
What if Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deep Creek Campground (6.9 mi), Deep Creek Group Camp (7.1 mi), and Tsali Recreation Area (11.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby