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Lake Santeetlah, part of the Tennessee River watershed, was created in 1928 when Alcoa dammed the Cheoah River as a means of generating hydroelectric power in Graham County, North Carolina. The reservoir is largely surrounded by the Cheoah District of the Nantahala National Forest.
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Santeetlah Lake
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Santeetlah Lake

North Carolina 28771
4.8(56)
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Lake Santeetlah, part of the Tennessee River watershed, was created in 1928 when Alcoa dammed the Cheoah River as a means of generating hydroelectric power in Graham County, North Carolina. The reservoir is largely surrounded by the Cheoah District of the Nantahala National Forest.

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Wilderness First Responder Training
Wilderness First Responder Training
Sat, Jan 10 • 8:00 AM
NOC Wilderness Medicine & Survival/SOLO Southeast, 78 Noc Way, Bryson City, NC 28713, United States
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75 Mae Johnson Way, Andrews, NC 28901
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Ron MitchellRon Mitchell
Beautiful lake. Free camping on the north side on Pine Ridge Rd. Twelve sites available on national forest land. Sites are spread out and set up mainly for tents but sites P10-P12 will accommodate the largest RV. Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, tent pads and one clean vault toilet by P10. Sites are spread out for privacy. You do hear road noise from Hwy 129 but it's not bad. Quiets down at night. Type in 400 Pine Ridge Rd, Robbinsville, NC will take you to site P1. Robbinsville about six miles away with most amenities.
B JollyB Jolly
Nestled in the "high country" of the Nantahala National Forest, this lake is a jewel in the wilderness. If you are into canoe camping this is an ideal spot for you. And if your wiling to paddle far enough, you can completely escape the sound of vehicle traffic and civilization all together. All campsites are "primitive", no facilities at all. Go in the winter months for a truly unique experience of paddling on glassy smooth water and being completely isolated and enveloped in blissfull silence.
Meli AndersonMeli Anderson
Grew up in this area and went back for my wedding. Love this lake. Fishing is good in some places but it isnt freezing cold and not all gooey mud like a lot of places. Strongly recommend the beach for swimmers because it has an easy slope for young kids and close to the rock for older ones.
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Beautiful lake. Free camping on the north side on Pine Ridge Rd. Twelve sites available on national forest land. Sites are spread out and set up mainly for tents but sites P10-P12 will accommodate the largest RV. Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, tent pads and one clean vault toilet by P10. Sites are spread out for privacy. You do hear road noise from Hwy 129 but it's not bad. Quiets down at night. Type in 400 Pine Ridge Rd, Robbinsville, NC will take you to site P1. Robbinsville about six miles away with most amenities.
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Nestled in the "high country" of the Nantahala National Forest, this lake is a jewel in the wilderness. If you are into canoe camping this is an ideal spot for you. And if your wiling to paddle far enough, you can completely escape the sound of vehicle traffic and civilization all together. All campsites are "primitive", no facilities at all. Go in the winter months for a truly unique experience of paddling on glassy smooth water and being completely isolated and enveloped in blissfull silence.
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Grew up in this area and went back for my wedding. Love this lake. Fishing is good in some places but it isnt freezing cold and not all gooey mud like a lot of places. Strongly recommend the beach for swimmers because it has an easy slope for young kids and close to the rock for older ones.
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Beautiful lake. Free camping on the north side on Pine Ridge Rd. Twelve sites available on national forest land. Sites are spread out and set up mainly for tents but sites P10-P12 will accommodate the largest RV. Picnic tables, fire rings, grills, tent pads and one clean vault toilet by P10. Sites are spread out for privacy. You do hear road noise from Hwy 129 but it's not bad. Quiets down at night. Type in 400 Pine Ridge Rd, Robbinsville, NC will take you to site P1. Robbinsville about six miles away with...

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Nestled in the "high country" of the Nantahala National Forest, this lake is a jewel in the wilderness. If you are into canoe camping this is an ideal spot for you. And if your wiling to paddle far enough, you can completely escape the sound of vehicle traffic and civilization all together. All campsites are "primitive", no facilities at all. Go in the winter months for a truly unique experience of paddling on glassy smooth water and being completely isolated and enveloped in...

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6y

Very beautiful lake with good fishing. Several camping sites scattered around the lake. Very close to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Great hiking trails very close by. Also great trout fishing nearby. You can also enjoy Yellow Creek Falls which is only 10 minutes away, and access to the Cherohala Skyway is close by. This is one of the most beautiful drives in the Smokies especially...

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