Balsam Lake Lodge


Area Status: Closed

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Nantahala District, Balsam Lake Lodge offers a special getaway for groups who reserve the whole facility for $170 on weekdays to $200 on weekends, per night. The lodge includes 16 twin beds with linens, a kitchen with utensils and three bathrooms. All facilities are fully accessible. The lodge overlooks a lake where trails and fishing piers are fully accessible.

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At a Glance

Operational Hours: April 1 - Nov 30:
8 a.m. until midnight (Eastern Time)
Day after Labor Day through March 31:
10 a.m. until  7 p.m. (Eastern Time)
(Hours are subject to change.)
Reservations: 1-877-444-6777
TDD: 1-877-833-6777
International: (518) 885-3639
www.recreation.gov
Fees: Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov. Sunday - Thursday $170 per night; Friday and Saturday $200 per night. Minimum stay of 2 nights on weekends (Friday and Saturday) Maximum of 14 day stay. Check in at 3pm and check out is noon. A late departure fee of $25 maybe accessed. A maximum of 20 people are permitted overnight.   Any changes or cancellations to reservations must be processed through your Recreation.gov account.  Fees may apply.
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: A maximum of 20 people are permitted per night.
Closest Towns: Sylva or Cashiers, NC
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush

General Information

Directions:

From Asheville: Take I-40 west to Exit 27. Go west on U.S. 23/74 to Waynesville and take Exit 102. Take U.S. 276 south and turn right on NC 215 south. Take SR 1756 (Charlie’s Creek Road), which passes the Little Canada Fire Department. Go 5 miles to the Balsam Lake Lodge.

From Sylva or Cashiers: Go south from Sylva or north from Cashiers on NC 107 to Tuckaseegee Post Office. Turn east onto NC 281. Go 9.2 miles to Little Canada. Turn left on SR 1756 (Charlie’s Creek Road). Go 5 miles to the lodge.

From Blue Ridge Parkway: Take NC 215 south for 5 miles to SR 1756 (Charlie’s Creek Road). Go west for 5 miles to the lodge.


General Notes:

Nantahala Ranger District
District Ranger, Troy Waskey
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441


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Lodge rental by reservation at www.recreation.gov

Reservation Info http://www.recreation.gov/homeLeft.do?topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Size Restrictions 16 beds with a maximum of 20 people
Difficulty Level: Easy

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

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Boating - Non-Motorized

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.268864

  Longitude : 
-82.975513

  Elevation : 
3000 ft +