"Deep within the Nantahala National Forest and surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, Lake Santeetlah's forested 76-mile shoreline is almost completely protected from development. The result is an oasis of quietude for fishing, paddling a canoe or kayak, or just relaxing on the beach at Cheoah Point." - Travel + Leisure Editors
I love this lake. This is a nice beach area with picnic tables and restrooms. You have to pay $5 for a parking pass.
Marina
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Stayed over here to visit the Smoky Mountains and stopped here on the first evening for a swim. The water was perfect, the sunset was perfect. There were kids having a good ol time. Plenty of space to lay out and enjoy a picnic. Kind of secluded if you wanted it to be. There was a trail that leads to a swing to jump into the water. Only bad thing was there was some trash near the water and a whole diaper someone left which I thought was super gross and weird but humans are that way I guess
Cris S.
Google
Lovely beach! Clean with several shaded picnic tables, clean restrooms, and dedicated swimming area.
rory P.
Google
Paradise.
Jessica D.
Google
This was still closed for the season but we were just hiking and exploring the area and the views are just beautiful!
VanCampinWoody
Google
Awesome area with clean vaulted toilets and changing room.
matt F.
Google
Nice, quiet drive-up spot off the beaten path, beautiful view.
Jon M.
Google
Went on a Saturday, if you want the covered pavilion you had better get there early. Day parking $5 per vehicle. Parking for approximately 20 vehicles. Nice swimming area, no lifeguards. Surprising few bugs.