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Watauga Point Recreation Area

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Watauga Point Recreation Area is located in the Cherokee National Forest, featuring forested terrain and lake views. Temperatures in the area range from highs in the 80s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 20s during winter. Nearby attractions include Watauga Lake and the Appalachian Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

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Location

Watauga Point Recreation Area is located in Tennessee

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Directions

From Elizabethton, take US 19E/321 south for five miles to Hampton. Turn left on US 321/TN 67 south for six miles, then turn left into Watauga Point.__

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36.3208333 N
82.0855556 W

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Watauga Point 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.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Watauga Point Recreation Area?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Watauga Point Recreation Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Watauga Point Recreation Area, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Watauga Point Recreation Area?

There are 2 campsites at Watauga Point Recreation Area and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts