Cheoah Point Campground, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest - Robbinsville, NC
Cheoah Point Campground – Dog-Friendly Camping in Robbinsville, North Carolina
Cheoah Point Campground, nestled within the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina, is a prime spot for outdoor enthusiasts and their dogs. This scenic campground offers tent and RV sites, as well as cozy cabins, all surrounded by gorgeous views of Lake Santeetlah, lush forest, and access to pet-friendly trails. Many campers rave about the peaceful setting, well-maintained facilities, and proximity to popular drives like the Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway. With designated swimming areas, kayak access, and direct trails to the water, it’s perfect for adventurous dogs and their owners looking to explore the Smoky Mountains.
Cheoah Point is known for its clean bathrooms and showers, spacious campsites (many with grassy, shaded spots), and quiet, secluded environment. While there isn’t a specific fenced dog area, dogs are welcome throughout the campground and can accompany their owners on walking and hiking trails. The campground is also just a short drive from local attractions like Yellow Falls Creek, providing even more opportunities for dog-friendly hiking and nature experiences in the Robbinsville area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, there are clean bathrooms and showers available at various points in the campground.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, many campsites have good shade, and there is a pavilion available for group use.
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Dogs must be leashed throughout the campground; there is no designated off-leash area.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, the campground has trails with easy access to the lake and nearby hiking opportunities.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? There is a swimming area within walking distance of the campground and lake access via trails—your dog can cool off by the water.
- Are picnics or BBQs allowed? Yes, each site includes a fire ring and picnic table for outdoor meals.
- Is there a fee or membership required to enter? Yes, campsites start at $20/night for first come, first serve tent sites.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, campers consistently praise the cleanliness of the bathrooms and overall grounds maintenance.
Reviews
Absolutely beautiful views! Great beach area. If you stay in the cabin, bring a blow-up mattress. We loved our time there.
Beautiful setting. The camp spots are very close, but the tent site we picked was awesome! It was a hike up and down steps and slope, but the view and setting was worth it! 14, 15, 16, 17 are water view on both sides – 17 is actually on the point so water on 3 sides. We picked 14 (a little less distance to carry everything up and down). Nice flat spot. Fire ring, picnic table, lantern hooks. We loved it and definitely recommend these sites. The bathroom is a little walk, but not far. Only one parking spot per site in this area, but there is extra parking at the bathroom.
Overall we would recommend these tent sites!
Gorgeous, peaceful, clean. We stayed in the first come first serve site 17, which is the best site! There is access to the water to take your kayak onto the lake. It can also be accessed for others, but it is right off the site we stayed at. Almost like our own private piece of heaven.
I saw lots of trout swimming but didn’t manage to catch any using powerbait, kastmaster, nor rooster tail. We saw a couple of snakes swim by also. The bathroom is kept clean. Several located around the campground.
The first come first serve price is currently NULL a night, self paid with cash or check in envelope. It is a very short walk from the car to the site which has an incline, so it is a mini workout for someone who is out of shape. There is a host who kept a caring eye on us.
Nearby the campground (maybe 10-15 minute drive) is a short hike with waterfalls called Yellow Falls Creek. Highly recommend.
Just north of Robbinsville on Lake Santeetlah. Fresh water faucets throughout the park but not at the site, so fill up before you get settled. No dump station. I had 50 amp electric at the site NULL a night. Also free hot showers. Not far at all from Tail of the Dragon. A great ride is to take the Joyce Kilmer to the Cherohala Skyway, then up through Novore to 129 South, to the Tail of the Dragon and Deals Gap, and back to the campsite. It’ll take you about 4-5 hours if you stop and take pictures like I did. What a ride! There is not much signal at the campsite, I had one, sometimes two of Verizon, but that was it. But it was still a great place.
This is definitely a new favorite spot for me! It was not crowded at all, the campsites are spread out nicely, and there IS lake access through little trails down to the water. There is also a swimming area withing walking distance of the campground. Probably some of the cleanest campsite bathrooms and showers I’ve seen, and all of the roads and trails around camp were very well maintained. We went swimming and hiked in the area a bit and really enjoyed our stay.
(Disclaimer: we stayed here in mid-April, so some of the privacy, cleanliness, and lack of crowding could be because it was technically before peak season started. And in reference to a previous review, this is also why the camp host was not there yet.)