Nantahala Lake, NC

AKA: Nantahala Reservoir

Lake Overview
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
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Lake Nantahala, NC

About Nantahala Lake

The tranquility of Nantahala Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. As the only lake in the South with a population of kokanee salmon, Lake Nantahala is unique in this part of the country. This 1,600-acre lake in the south eastern section of the state, has a wide range of fish species to pursue. Marina services, boat launches, campgrounds and lodging are all available at the lake.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Marinas

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Nantahala Lake Boat Ramp
This small, but efficient, one-lane boat ramp has a dock and limited, paved parking. Access this launch area via Big Choga Road

Nantahala Lake Rocky Branch Access Area
Centrally located, on the south side of the lake, this is a two-lane boat ramp with a dock and gravel parking. Access is via Wayah Road.

Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Appletree Campground - 828 524-6441

Appletree Group Camp Campground - 828 321-3610

Nelson's Nantahala Hideaway Campground - 828 321-4407

Brookside Campground & Rafting - 828 321-5209

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, yellow perch, kokanee salmon and striped bass at Nantahala Lake in North Carolina.