Watauga Lake Area
Cherokee Forest, Tennessee
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June 30th, 2026
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Water recreation is abundant in this area, featuring Watauga Lake; the Doe, Elk and Watauga rivers; several streams and seven waterfalls.Highly developed recreation areas along Watauga Lake provide facilities for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through the area's backcountry. Camp on the lakeshore at Cardens Bluff or in the backcountry along Laurel Fork Creek at Dennis Cove.Watuaga Lake Area MapWatuaga Lake Area Guide
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GPS 36.32096, -81.97887
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Nearby places
- Little Milligan Boat Launch Boat Ramp 1.3 mi
- Sink Mountain Boat Ramp Boat Ramp 2.6 mi
- Watauga Lake Boat Ramp 4.5 mi
- Little Stoney Creek Camp Dispersed Camping 5.3 mi
- A.t. Vandeventer Shelter Dispersed Camping 5.5 mi
- Watauga Point Recreation Area Campground (Paid Public) 5.9 mi
- Watauga River Campground (Free Public) 6.0 mi
- Y'S Men Rec Area Fishing Access 7.0 mi
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