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
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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

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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.

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