CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2
Federal / Recreation.gov
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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, c
Location
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35.36917, -83.38528
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:15 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Whittier, NC.
Today
80°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 3 mph
Tonight
63°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43% rain · wind 2 mph
Friday Night
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
92% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday Night
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
81% rain · wind 1 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
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- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
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Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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