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Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is near Hayesville, NC, and features forested terrain with a mix of hardwoods and pines. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Lake Chatuge for boating and fishing or hike the trails in the surrounding forest.

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Location

Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is located in North Carolina

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.

Coordinates

35.01028056 N
83.77028018 W

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1 hr 16 min from Gainesville
1 hr 34 min from Cleveland
2 hrs 27 min from Knoxville

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Some Coverage
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Some Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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molly N.

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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2022

Awesome spot on the lake

This campground has it all! Awesome location on Lake Chatuge, clean bathrooms and showers, hiking/biking trails, boat ramp access, and more! Highly recommend to others! Even close enough to towns just in case you forget your chips (haha, oops)!

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John K.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 21, 2020

On the Georgia border of North Carolina

Went here to view the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Spent two weeks camping in the park. The mountain air was cool and comfortable for sleeping. The lake water was bathtub warm for swimming. I loved this park. The sites are spaced well apart. The showers and bathrooms are clean. Most of the waterfront sites are for tents only, but there are quite a few sites that will fit a trailer. There are no electrical or water hook ups on the sites, but there are a few water spigots located throughout the campground, and there is electricity in the very clean restrooms. Fishing was good. Very quite during the week, a little busier on the weekends.

Five Stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area?

Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is located at 1982 feet.

What is the max vehicle length at Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area?

Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 56 feet.

Are fires allowed at Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Nantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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