Chatuge Lake

Chatuge spans parts of two states: the dam and lower reaches are located in North Carolina while the upper reaches of the lake are in Georgia. Nearby towns are Hayesville, North Carolina, and Hiwassee, Georgia. This scenic lake set amid the Appalachian Mountains has 130 miles of shoreline and 7,000 surface acres at normal summer pool levels. Chatuge Lake provides good fishing opportunities for various species of bass, sunfish, and crappie.

Driving Directions

From Chattanooga, go north on 1-75 and take exit 20, Highway 64 East.Stay on 64E through Murphy, NC to Hayesville, NC.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Chatuge Lake are boating, fishing, hunting, water sports, wildlife viewing and learning about the history. Visitors taking a northwest North Carolina vacation can find camping spots, RV spaces or lodging facilities here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.

Find other northwest North Carolina area lakes and vacation ideas or return to the home page.