Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234584
When Cheoah Point Cabin 1 reopens
Cheoah Point Cabin 1's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 15 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 19 tracked site-nights (Apr 15 – May 3, 2027): 2 open for online reservation · 17 reserved.
Where the open windows are
89.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2 of 19 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 15 – May 3, 2027Not open online89.5%
Open site-nights2 / 19
Reserved (of online inventory)17 / 19
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings1
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April is fully reserved. 0 of 16 tracked site-nights are open there — 16 reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| 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.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| CB1 | 2 |
This cabin currently has 2 cabin-nights available.
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
2 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Cheoah Point Cabin 1, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 2, 2027 at site CB1.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1 | 22 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Cheoah Point Cabin 1
Overview
Located in the Cheoah Point Recreation Area in the Nantahala National Forest, this cabin is part of a campground that includes tent and RV sites. The campground is situated on a peninsula in Santeetlah Lake, surrounded by mixed hardwood forest. Cheoah Point Cabin 1 is reservable from April 15- October 31.
Recreation
Cheoah Point Recreation Area includes a campground, swim beach and boat ramp. Santeetlah Lake is ideal for fishing, power boating, non-motorized boating, sailing, jet skiing and water skiing. Anglers can find bass, walleye, trout, crappie and bream. The Wauchecha Bald Trail is located directly across from the recreation area, and starts as an easy hike , becoming more difficult throughout its eight mile length. This trail eventually leads to the well-known Appalachian Trail.
Facilities
This primitive cabin has two rooms. The front room has a full bed frame and the back room has a set of bunk bed frames. Outside of the cabin is a patio with a charcoal grill, picnic table, lantern post and electric outlet unit. There are no electrical outlets inside the cabin. There is no running water inside the cabin, but there are water spigots located throughout the campground. Flush toilets and shower facilities are located approximately 150 feet away. Visitors may wish to bring mattress pads and bedding. Supplies and equipment for preparing food, in addition to a cooler, are recommended.
Natural Features
Santeetlah Lake is a man-made reservoir and offers 76 miles of shoreline surrounded by natural forest. There are many coves and inlets to discover and mountain views to enjoy. Birders will find several bird species here. Spotted sandpiper and osprey are sometimes seen in the spring and summer. Red crossbills, green herons and warblers have been known to visit during migration.
Nearby Attractions
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a short distance away, offering an ideal day trip from Cheoah Point Recreation Area.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 22 ft1 with hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 6
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. The cabin is located in the Cheoah Point Campground.
1373 Thunderbird Mountain Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771828-479-6431
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Reservations for Cheoah Point Cabin 1 are made through Recreation.gov. 89.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 2 of 19 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 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 16:20 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 Cabin 1?
Campsite Sniper detected 7 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Cheoah Point Cabin 1 fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 22 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
May 2027, with 2 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 3.
When is the next open date at Cheoah Point Cabin 1?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cheoah Point Cabin 1 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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