Can you reserve a site at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?

Yes, Cheoah Point Cabin 2 is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?

22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?

Campfires are allowed at Cheoah Point Cabin 2. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cheoah Point Cabin 2, North Carolina — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

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, and this cabin offers a view of the lake. Cheoah Point Cabin 2 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 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.

Nearby Attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 22 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Cheoah Point Cabin 2

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
CB2	CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	Paved	22 ft	6

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.

35.36917, -83.38528 · 35°22'9.0"N 83°23'7.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	69	75	80	84	83	78	70	60	50
Low °F	26	29	34	42	51	60	63	62	56	44	34	29
Precip in	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.0	5.2	5.1	5.1	4.4	4.1	3.2	4.5	6.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cheoah Point Cabin 2

Can you reserve a site at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?: Yes, Cheoah Point Cabin 2 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cheoah Point Cabin 2 have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?: 22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Cheoah Point Cabin 2?: Campfires are allowed at Cheoah Point Cabin 2. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Cheoah Point Cabin 2

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Tow String Horse Camp 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smokemont Campground 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Smokemont Group Camp 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Collins Creek Picnic Pavilion 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Clingmans Dome Solar Eclipse Event August 21 2017 14.4 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Oconaluftee Visitor Center 10.9 mi · Facility
Tsali Recreation Area 11.8 mi · Campground
Moss Knob Shooting Range 13.4 mi · Activity pass

Contact

Phone 828-479-6431
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cheoah Point Cabin 2