Can you reserve a site at Cheoah Point Campground?

Yes, Cheoah Point Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cheoah Point Campground?

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

Cheoah Point Campground, North Carolina — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

23 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: CHEOAH POINT

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric
6 Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Shade

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

23 campsites at Cheoah Point Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
02	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
03	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
04	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
05	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
06	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
07	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
08	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
09	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
10	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
11	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
12	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
13	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
14	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
15	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
16	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
17	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	10
18	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10
19	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10
20	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10
21	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10
22	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10
23	CHEOAH POINT	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10

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.

35.36917, -83.87194 · 35°22'9.0"N 83°52'19.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°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	70	77	83	86	85	79	70	59	50
Low °F	28	31	37	44	52	59	62	61	57	46	36	31
Precip in	5.4	4.8	5.4	4.7	4.9	5.5	5.0	4.1	3.6	2.9	4.2	5.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 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 Campground

Can you reserve a site at Cheoah Point Campground?: Yes, Cheoah Point Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cheoah Point Campground have?: 23 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cheoah Point Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Does Cheoah Point Campground have hookups?: Electric.

Also listed by

Cheoah Point Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cheoah Point Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 per night first come first served; $25 per night for RV sites; $40 per night for cabins

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

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

Cheoah Point Campground