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Cherokee Lake Recreation Area

General Information

Closed seasonally October 31st-March 31st 

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

No fees are required for this site

Brown signs that reads: Nantahala National Forest Tusquitee Ranger District

Address: 123 Woodland Drive Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-5152
Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.tusquiteerd@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.06499

Longitude: -84.163809

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Other Amenities

Pavilion picnic shelter 
Grills 

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Last updated June 13th, 2025