Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area at Lake Chatuge

Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is situated on a pine-wooded peninsula with Jackrabbit hiking trail that offer pleasing views of Lake Chatuge and an excellent camping area right by the lake called Jackrabbit Mountain campground.

Equipped with a boat ramp and lots of parking it's a great un-crowded location for putting your boat into lake Chatuge for a day of family enjoyment. Bathroom facilities are just a walk up from the beach. Lots of pic nic tables available for a picnic.

Clay County Recreation Park is also popular with families.

Elevation :

1200 feet

Directions:

From Hayesville, NC, take US Rt. 64 east 4.7 miles to Jack Rabbit
sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.9 miles to another Jack Rabbit
sign (State Rt. 175). Turn right onto Rt. 175 and go 2.5 miles
to Jack Rabbit Recreation Area sign (Jack Rabbit Campground Rd.).
Turn right onto Jack Rabbit Campground Rd. and go 1.4 miles to
campground and recreation area

Activities:

Fishing, swimming, skiing, camping, boating, hiking

Facilities:

Clay County Recreation Park: 25 campsites, picnic shelters, ball field, swimming area, and a boat-launching ramp. Jackrabbit Mountain: 103 camping sites, swimming beach with showers, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a boat launching ramp.

Fees:

There is a charge for camping.

Closest town:

Hayesville, approximately 6 miles.

For more information:

Tusquittee Ranger District,
201 Woodland Drive,
Murphy, NC 28906.
Phone (828) 837-5152.

Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area at Lake Chatuge

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