Jackrabbit Mountain

A great campground which seems to get more popular with each passing year. Three loops, loops A and B are best for families with children and older campers, loop C has a few sites with steps and tripping roots.

The lake is beautiful and the water surprisingly warm, even in late spring - early summer. There's good mountain biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, kayak, and SUP to pass your time, or simply relax in a hammock in the shade. 

Facilities are adequate and cleaned daily, dump station on site.

Jack Rabbit is a popular spot, generally full on summer weekends, we often see other people we know from home (Asheville). The lake itself can get busy with large and small boats, so you have to be careful if crossing in a canoe. Loop A is more open with a gradual slope, good for kids to bike the loop, campsites 5/6 and 24/26 have beach access to the lake. Loop B is more wooded, my favorite of the three. It’s more on a hill, so biking for the kids is more challenging. We recently stayed in 79, which had a good view and was close to the bathhouse, but no beach access. For that you want 64, 66, 68 or 72. Many of these sites have stairs from car to tent pad. Loop C is up higher so actual lake access is difficult, but it’s quieter and has beautiful views. There’s a nearby (paid) day area with a beach, and good hiking/biking trails within walking distance from campsites.

The bathrooms were decent, the campsite was gorrrrrgeous, neighbors were friendly, and cell service was great.

Great place always clean. Access to the lake and plenty to do. This will be my 2nd year going 4th July weekend. They do the fireworks over Lake C.hatgue

 Large campground with odd sites. There is a spot for your vehicle and then the campsite is either elevated or lower. Our site was lower than our vehicle. Sites were very level. I believe all sites on the lake side have access to see it. We were able to see it via a short trail. It was amazing that we were able to get firewood delivered right to our fire ring for cheap. We didn’t get to use it because the sky opened up about 10 minutes after they delivered. Bathroom was passable with no soap.

Our campsite was 13A which is right on the water. Gravel tent site is very large. Picnic table and fire ring. Parking is right above the steps that go down to the tent pad. This site has direct water access for swimming and fishing. This particular site has no shade between noon and 4. It is also very close to the site on the left (#15) separated by about 6 ft of grass. Shared Drinking water access is at this site. Bathrooms are close by with hot showers. No dish washing station nearby. Garbage dumpster is between A and B loop in the side of the camp road. The bathhouses and campground are very clean. There is a 1.5 mile connector dirt trail to the Jackrabbit mountain trail system, so no need to ride on the road. It goes parallel to the road and starts at the Y right before entering the campground. There is no camp store. The closest town for needed items is about a 10-15 min drive away. The 15 miles of mountain bike trails are absolutely amazing for all skill levels.

Lakefront camping sites on A and B loops, lots of shade on C loop. No hook ups but decent bath houses and plenty of potable water spigots around. Can get crowded and loud.

Was there for 2 nights lakeside, no power or water. There is a few water stations located throughout. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Great views! Groceries in Hiawassee just a quick drive away. Was 10/night with National park pass

If you’re into hiking, water sports and/or mountain biking you’ll love Jackrabbit Campground. Located on Lake Chatuge in both North Carolina and Georgia, you can ride right to the biking trails or launch your paddleboard right from your lakeside site.  RVers will have to rough it with no hookups, but there is access to a dump station. There are 95 sites with bathrooms and showers, a beach area and motorboat launch. Make reservations through Reserve  America.  Open April 1 through October 1.

Site is in an ideal location, only about 30 minutes from Helen and 45 from Franklin. The water is almost crystal clear, and most sites are on the lake. It's also only about 20 minutes from Bell mountain, which is a must see for the views of Lake Chatuge and the surrounding mountains.

Just walking distance down the road from the actual campground. These trails are beautiful, however can be narrow and it is shared with mountain bikers so hikers be on the look out. It is a very good challenging trail with lots of hills. At some points you get a great lookout of the lake and it just gets better when you get to the top.

This is such a beautiful place! Not only was the drive there a beautiful place to see, the campgrounds were amazing as well. There were plenty of amenities, bathrooms and showers included. The views of the lake the campground sits on were phenomenal and also fun to swim in. At night it’s just as beautiful because of the rural location, there is little to no light pollution and the stars are breathtaking. The trail head is just walking distance down the road from the campground. It’s all pet friendly and the trails are great for mountain biking as well. If needed, there are convenient stores and grocery stores a few miles away as well.

We love this campground, especially the B loop as nearly all campsites on the waterfront side have access. The views are beautiful, the lake Is awesome, and kiddos always have a great ti me There is also a great beach and nearby trails. Bathrooms are decent.

I would recommend this campground to anyone.Its not far from Hiawassee GA and is right on Lake Chatuge. it offers great lake side campsites that have been updated with brand new tent pads, mountain bike and hiking trails, a beach for swimming, boat docks and a boat launch, an amphitheater, and nice clean updated bathrooms. The only complaint we have is that is only open from May to September. I would love it if this campground was open year round.