Discover beautiful Lake Santeetlah
Set amid the soaring mountains of North Carolina, Lake Santeetlah offers the perfect setting for a Graham County getaway. Travelers come here to fish for crappie and lake trout, and to explore the miles of picturesque trails that wind through the surrounding Cheoah District. What they relish most, though, is the chance to get off the beaten track for a while and soak up the beautiful natural landscape with family and friends. Lake Santeetlah vacation rentals are mostly situated in the town of the same name, although rentals can also be found dotted around the lake.
Sightseeing in and around Santeetlah
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Santeetlah a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Cherohala Skyway (14.9 mi / 24 km)
- Junaluska Medicine Trail (4.4 mi / 7.1 km)
- Appalachian Rivers Raft Company (12.1 mi / 19.5 km)
Lake Santeetlah has something for every season
Summer is undoubtedly the most popular season to stay in a Lake Santeetlah vacation rental, as temperatures can easily top 80 degrees and the air is filled with the sound of folk and bluegrass artists performing at the Appalachian Summer Music Series. That's not to say the rest of the year should be ruled out, though. Those opting for a stay in early fall will often catch a glimpse of colorful Monarch butterflies pausing for a while on their annual migration to Mexico, while winter travelers will find all manner of adventure up in the snow-covered mountains.
Explore lush forest near Lake Santeetlah
The national forest surrounding the lake has plenty to offer nature lovers, not least the panoramic mountain views from the Santeetlah Overlook along the Cherohala Skyway, and the chance to hike to the Appalachian summit of Lone Bald, the forest's highest point. If you prefer to take things a little easier, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest to the west of Lake Santeetlah is an inviting space to enjoy a gentle stroll among some of the oldest trees in the eastern United States, many of which tower proudly over 100-feet from the fern-covered forest floor.
How to get to and around Santeetlah
The nearest airport is in McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), located 31.3 mi (50.4 km) from the city center.