Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake’s 6,430 acres and 105 miles of shoreline are surrounded by the scenic and pristine Cherokee National Forest. This beautiful lake is in Tennessee but it’s less than 2 hours from Asheville and definitely worth the trip!

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Know Before You Go:

Distance from Asheville: 68 to 85 Miles (~1 Hour 20 Mins to ~1 Hour 40 Mins) Depending on Access Point

Lake Size: 6,425 Acres

Access Fee: No Fee or $2 Fee Per Vehicle at Some Access Points

# of Public Access Points: 7 Access Points

Allows Motorized Boats: Yes, Motorized Boats Are Allowed

Parking Availability: Parking Available In Paved Lot Near Access Points

Facilities Available: Toilets Available At Access Points

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