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Balsam Lake and Picnic Area
Recreation Day Use Area near the 8-acre Balsam lake offering fishing piers, 1/2 mile hiking trail, picnic shelter and vault toilet. Non-motorized boats are permitted. The fishing piers, trail and toilet are accessible.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Dawn to Dusk |
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| Reservations: | No reservations - first come first serve. |
| Fees: | No Fee |
| Permit Info: | No fee |
| Open Season: | April 1 - October 31 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Open fires are prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Sylva or Cashiers, NC |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734, (828)-524-6 |
General Information
Directions: From Sylva or Cashiers go south from Sylva or morth from Cashiers on NC 107 to Tuckaseegee Post Ofice. Turn east onto NC 281. Go 9.2 miles to Little Canada. Turn left on SR 1756 (Charlie's Creek Road). Continue approximately 6 miles passing the Balsam Lake Lodge entrance to the Day use area on the right.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Balsam Lake offers fishing activities. Accessible pier available.| Fishing Mode | Bank, small boat |
| Fishing Platform | Fishing platforms are available. |
| Accessible Platform | Accessible Fishing platform |
| Fishing Method | Bait, lure |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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