Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234583
When Cheoah Point Campground reopens
Cheoah Point Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
28
Openings · last 90 days
86
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 35 of 86 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (40.7%), with Tuesday (17) and Saturday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 02:00 and 03:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 31 of 86 detected openings (36.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3.2–25 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 23 | 26.7% |
| 19 | 19 | 22.1% |
| 22 | 16 | 18.6% |
| 21 | 12 | 14.0% |
| 23 | 8 | 9.3% |
Site 18 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 23. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 15 – May 3, 2027 · of 23 monitored sites
Of the 437 tracked site-nights (Apr 15 – May 3, 2027): 103 open for online reservation · 11 reserved · 323 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 23 monitored sites, 6 can be reserved online and 17 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
76.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 103 of 437 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 15 – May 3, 2027Not open online76.4%
Open site-nights103 / 437
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 114
Weekday openings57
Weekend openings46
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 57 fall on weekdays and 46 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 85 of 368 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 19 | 19 |
| 21 | 19 |
| 23 | 19 |
| 20 | 17 |
| 22 | 17 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 15, 2027. That is about 164 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 15, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 15, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
103 open site-nights across 6 sites at Cheoah Point Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 7 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 15, 2027 at site 19.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 6 sites take 35 ft, 6 sites take 40 ft.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 40 ft | Yes | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 21 | 40 ft | Yes | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 23 | 40 ft | Yes | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 20 | 40 ft | Yes | 17 | 16 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 22 | 40 ft | Yes | 17 | 15 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, Apr 28, 2027 +5 more |
| 18 | 40 ft | Yes | 12 | 7 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 26, 2027, Apr 27, 2027, May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Cheoah Point Campground
Overview
Cheoah Point Campground lies on a peninsula of the vast Lake Santeetlah in the hills of western North Carolina. The lake and surrounding landscape provide countless recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy fishing for trout, walleye, a variety of bass, bream and crappie and more in the 2,800-acre Lake Santeetlah. Boating, canoeing, jet skiing and swimming are also popular activities on the lake. Nearby, the Wauchecha Bald Trail, which begins as a an easy hike and gets progressively more difficult, provides access to the famed Appalachian Trail.
Facilities
The campground provides multiple open and wooded campsites that can accommodate up to 10 guests and 2 vehicles per site. Six RV sites provide 15/30/50 amp electrical hookups. Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided at each site. Flush toilets, hot showers and drinking water are provided to help create a comfortable camping experience.
Natural Features
Lake Santeetlah sits in the Nantahala National Forest, which covers 1.3 million acres of mountain lands. Old forests grace the hills and valleys, with some of the canyons reaching deep into the earth, providing ample hiking opportunities in the beautiful terrain. Cheoah Point is situated in a forest of mature hardwoods at an elevation of 1,760 feet. The campground covers steep terrain and many of the campsites overlook the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah point Recreation Area.
23 monitored sites17 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ft6 with hookups17 shadedMax party 10
Getting there
From Robbinsville, North Carolina, continue on Highway 129 north for approximately 6 miles. Turn left on SR # 1145 - Thunderbird Mountain Road. Continue approximately 1.3 miles on Thunderbird Mountain Road to the Cheoah Point Campground.
1373 Thunderbird Mountain Road, Robbinsvillle, NC 28771828-479-6431
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cheoah Point Campground?
Reservations for Cheoah Point Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 76.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 103 of 437 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 86 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cheoah Point Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Cheoah Point Campground in the last 7 days, 28 over 30 days and 86 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Cheoah Point Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 35 of 86 (40.7%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cheoah Point Campground?
7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 15, 2027 at site 19. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cheoah Point Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
6 of the 23 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cheoah Point Campground?
April 2027, with 85 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 368.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cheoah Point Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9.5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3.2-25 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Cheoah Point Campground?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cheoah Point Campground begins Apr 15, 2027 — about 164 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 15, 2027.
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