Lake Santeetlah, NC

AKA: Santeetlah Lake

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

About Lake Santeetlah

The tranquility of Santeetlah Lake awaits your visit for a day on the water. Located amidst the North Carolina Smoky Mountains, Lake Santeetlah is a 2,880-acre gem for boating and outdoor enthusiasts. In the western part of the state, at Santeetlah, NC, it has all the amenities for vacationing on and off the water. Runabouts, deck boats, pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks are for rent on the lake. Water ski the main lake areas or quietly relax in the backs of the creeks during spring, summer and fall.

Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boat Rentals

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Marinas

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Avey Branch Boat Ramp
This is a small concrete boat ramp with unimproved parking. It is located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Joyce Kilmer Road.

Blue Boar Boat Launch
This is a primitive launch ramp and parking. It does have a dock. It is located in the southwest corner of the lake off Blue Boar Road.

Cheoah Point Boating Access
This single-lane, concrete ramp has a dock and limited, paved parking. It is situated in the north-central portion of the lake, on Cheoah Point Road.

Massey Branch Boat Launch
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Cherohala Skyway Highway, this dual-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Cheoah Point Campground - 828 479-6431

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, bream and yellow perch at Santeetlah Lake in North Carolina.