Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground

Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains

At a glanceFree campsite

Free Camping

About this campsite

Free camping at Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground. Operated by US Forestry Service.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Location

Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground•NC

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Weather Forecast

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WED🌤️

25° / 12°

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TODAY☁️

26° / 15°

💧 2%

FRI🌦️

27° / 17°

💧 27%

SAT⛈️

24° / 17°

💧 85%

SUN🌦️

20° / 18°

💧 74%

Common questions about Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground

Is Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground free to camp at?

We have Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground in NC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground have?

Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground has free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground?

Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground sits in NC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground

Facilities recorded for Big Snowbird Rd USFS Free Campground
Facility	On site
Free Camping	Yes

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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.