North Carolina · published-coordinate region
Cheoah Point Campground
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USDA Forest Service23Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
23Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the 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, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 23 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
23
Vehicle limit
23
Vehicle length
23
Driveway entry
6
Shade
17
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
17
Standard Electric
6
Operator 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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THE ACTUAL SITES
23 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 23 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Not reported Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 19 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 20 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 21 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 22 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 23 CHEOAH POINT Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv/Motorhome: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/30/50 Shade: Not reported |
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