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Jackrabbit Mountain
National Forests in North Carolina
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.
This large facility has three loops of well-kept campsites, some of which lie on the water's edge. Families can relax at the swimming beach (May - September), while anglers and boaters can use the boat ramp to access the water. The facility is also equipped with showers, flush toilets and picnic shelters.
Need to Know
Host at Jackrabbit Mountain Campground is unable to switch sites.
Anyone parking at the beach area must pay the daily fee of $5.00 including registered campers at Jack Rabbit Mountain Campground (This is for per vehicle fee).
Pets are not allowed at the beach, picnic area, swimming area or in the parking lot.
- No sewer, water or electric hookups available; no dumping of black or gray water permitted anywhere except at dump station
- Alcohol is not allowed in the recreations area, including the campground, beach and boat ramp
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Pets are allowed in the campground, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Campsites identified as RV sites do not have tent pads.
Discount pass holders can only reserve one site at a time with their discount pass number.
IMPORTANT: Check-out Time is at 1200 noon, Check-in Time is at 4pm. If you do not vacate your site by 12 o'clock noon you will be ticketed. These times insure that everyone is off the site and it gives staff time to get it ready for the next reservation.
All sites (Loop A, Loop B, and Loop C) must be reserved through recreation.gov. There are no first come first serve sites available. If a host is on site, it is recommended that campers check in with host before occupying the site. Please have your reservation receipt with you to show campground staff when asked for validation. Reservations can be made up to the day of arrival.
Natural Features
The campground is located on a peninsula on Lake Chatuge, a dammed lake on the Hiawassee River. The site sits in a mixed deciduous and pine forest at an elevation of 1,860 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Local attractions include the Fires Creek recreation area and the Georgia Mountain State Fair, which occurs in late July each year.
Recreation
Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails.
Changes & Cancellations
Changes and cancellations must be made through Recreation.gov not the HOST!!
Contact Information
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465 JACKRABBIT ROAD HAYESVILLE NC 28904
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 828-837-5152
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Hayesville, North Carolina, take U.S. Highway 64 east for 6.2 miles. Turn right onto State Route 175 and go 2.5 miles. Turn right onto State Road 1155, which turns into Forest Road 248.
From Hiawassee, Georgia, take Georgia Route 75 north for about 3.5 miles, where it turns into North Carolina Route 175, and go an additional 1.5 miles. Turn left onto State Road 1155, which turns into Forest Service Road 248.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 097, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 099, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 093, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 098, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 085, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 092, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 067, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 090, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 071, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 088, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 089, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 095, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 094, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 096, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 100, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 086, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 091, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 087, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
