Nantahala National Forest's Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area sits on the shore of Lake Chatuge, giving campers direct water access from a Forest Service-managed site open May through September. Sites range from small to large, with some in full shade and others in full sun, and a handful of waterfront spots reserved for tents only. No electrical hookups exist at individual sites, though water spigots are distributed throughout and a dump station is on-site. Weekdays tend to run quieter than weekends. Reservations are available, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 56 feet. Anglers, swimmers, and paddlers with access to the camping spots near Hayesville region will find this a practical base. Come ready to unplug and spend time on the water.
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Map & DirectionsNantahala National Forest Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area is located in North Carolina near Hayesville
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Gainesville, GA
- 1 hr 34 min from Cleveland, TN
- 2 hrs 27 min from Knoxville, TN










