Horse Cove Campground, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest

We arrived late in the day on a Monday and found all the lakeside sites occupied. Our only option was on the other side of the road next to a creek. This ended up fine and we enjoyed the solitude. We'll come back but will plan an earlier arrival next time!

Firepits, picnic bench, and gear hook/polls at every location. Most of the spots are right next to each other along the river. A few other, more secluded, spots are nearby too.

Great place to camp if you can get in. There are tent sites as well as RV/Pull behinds as well. We did not camp here but was on our way through adventuring and had to stop to see the sights.

Awesome place to camp. I have been three times. Twice in the same spot. I went and paid for my spot and the ranger happened to be there when I did. Went back to my camp site and the ranger came back and gave me my money. He said the spot I was occupying was a free site. I thought that was pretty awesome. Our spot the last two times was right on the water. The boys enjoyed waking up and swimming in the lake. Great place to take the family and get away from the city.

Joyce Kilmer NF is walking distance from here, the fishing is good & wildlife is abundant. My wife saw a huge salamander an hour later a bald eagle dove into the water at the fishing hole to snatch it up.