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Cheoah Ranger District
The Cheoah Ranger District has 120,500 acres in Graham and Swain Counties. These lands surround four large mountain reservoirs and contain numerous streams. Fishing, boating, whitewater rafting, hunting, hiking, and viewing fall colors are some popular activities. From the Cherohala Skyway, you can enjoy mountain vistas. The Appalachian Trail and other trails make up a network of some 320 miles that cross the district. The district offers trails for horseback riders, mountain bikers, short-distance hikers, and backpackers. Several lakeside, streamside, and scenic developed campgrounds, and picnic areas provide a variety of outdoor experiences.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | There has been an increase in bear activity in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness area. The specific area where this activity has occurred is at Bob Bald. Trails that access Bob Bald include:
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| Closest Towns: | Robbinsville |
General Information
Directions: The District office is located on NC 143, 2.7 miles north of Robbinsville.Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- Tsali Recreation Area
- Mouse Branch Loop #152A
- Thompson Connector #152B, Tsali
- Thompson Loop #152
- Tsali Left Loop #38A
- Tsali Right Loop #38
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:- Joyce Kilmer Road NCSR #1134
- Long Hungry FDR #2586
- Panther Creek FDR #2604B
- Pine Ridge Road NCSR #1147
- Santeetlah Creek FDR #81
- Santeetlah Lake
- Snowbird Backcountry Area
- Snowbird Creek
- Wolf Laurel Hunters Camp FDR#81F
Cabin Rentals
Recreation areas with activity Cabin Rentals:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Cable Cove Recreation Area
- Cheoah Point Recreation Area
- Massey Branch Area
- Massey Branch Fishing Pier
- Tsali Recreation Area
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Calderwood Reservoir
- Cheoah Reservoir
- Cheoah River Area
- Franks Creek
- Little Buffalo Creek
- Long Creek
- Mountain Creek
- Panther Creek
- Panthertown Creek
- Santeetlah Creek
- Sawyer Creek
- Snowbird Backcountry Area
- Big Snowbird Creek
- Snowbird Creek
- South Fork Squally Creek
- Squally Creek
- Stecoah Creek
- Tulula Creek
- West Buffalo Creek
- Yellow Creek
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Appalachian Trail #1-02
- Big Fat Gap Trailhead
- Cable Cove Recreation Area
- Cable Cove Nature Trail #58
- Cable Gap Trail #403
- Cheoah River Area
- Belding Trail #52
- Yellow Creek Mountain Trail #48
- Cherohala Skyway Area
- Hooper Bald Trail #60
- Huckleberry Knob Trail #419
- Spirit Ridge Trail #420
- Strawberry Knob Trail #217H
- Fontana Area
- Bee Cove #421
- Brooks Cove Trail #422
- Fontana Loop Trail #157
- Lewellyn Cove Nature Trail #50
- Lookout Rock Trail #40
- Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area
- Big Fat Trail #41
- Deep Creek Trail #46
- Hangover Alt. Trail #56A
- Hangover Lead Trail #56
- Haoe Lead Trail #53
- Ike Branch Trail #45
- Jenkins Meadow Trail #53A
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Loop Trail #43
- Naked Ground Alt. Trail #55A
- Naked Ground Trail #55
- Nichols Cove Trail #44
- Slickrock Creek Trail #42
- Stratton Bald Trail #54
- Windy Gap Trail #400
- Yellow Hammer Gap Trail #49
- Locust Cove Trail #404
- Maple Springs Trail #71
- Massey Branch Area
- Cheoah Trail #407
- Massey Branch Fitness Trail #39
- Snowbird Backcountry Area
- Big Snowbird Trail #64
- Burntrock Ridge Trail #65A
- King Meadows Trail #63
- Middle Falls Alt. Trail #64B
- Middle Falls Trail #64A
- Mitchell Lick Trail #154
- Sassafras Creek Trail #65
- Snowbird Mountain Trail #415
- Tsali Recreation Area
- Mouse Branch Loop #152A
- Thompson Connector #152B, Tsali
- Thompson Loop #152
- Tsali Left Loop #38A
- Tsali Right Loop #38
- Wauchecha Bald #47
- Swan Cabin #2816
- Swan Meadows #81G
- Wolf Laurel Trail #57
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- Appalachian Trail #1-02
- Benton Mackaye #2-02
- Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area
- Snowbird Backcountry Area
- Big Snowbird Trail #64
- Burntrock Ridge Trail #65A
- King Meadows Trail #63
- Middle Falls Alt. Trail #64B
- Mitchell Lick Trail #154
- Snowbird Mountain Trail #415
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Tsali Recreation Area
- Mouse Branch Loop #152A
- Thompson Loop #152
- Tsali Left Loop #38A
- Tsali Right Loop #38
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Cable Cove Recreation Area
- Cheoah Point Recreation Area
- Cheoah Point Beach
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:- Avey Branch Boat Launch
- Cable Cove Recreation Area
- Cheoah Point Recreation Area
- Lemmons Branch Boat Launch
- Massey Branch Area
- Tsali Recreation Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:- Avey Branch Boat Launch
- Cable Cove Recreation Area
- Cheoah Point Recreation Area
- Cheoah River Area
- Lemmons Branch Boat Launch
- Massey Branch Area
- Tsali Recreation Area