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Watauga Lake Area
Water recreation is abundant in this area, featuring Watauga Lake; the Doe, Elk and Watauga rivers; several streams and seven waterfalls.
Highly developed recreation areas along Watauga Lake provide facilities for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through the area's backcountry. Camp on the lakeshore at Cardens Bluff or in the backcountry along Laurel Fork Creek at Dennis Cove.
At a Glance
| Closest Towns: | Elizabethton and Hampton, Tennessee |
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Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Watauga Lake Area
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Watauga Lake Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Watauga Lake Area
- Cardens Bluff Campground
- Little Milligan Boat Launch
- Rat Branch Boat Launch
- Sink Mountain Boat Ramp
- Watauga Lake
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Watauga Lake Area
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Watauga Lake Area
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Watauga Lake Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Watauga Lake Area
Boating - Motorized
| Launch Ramps | Little Milligan-$ ,Sink Mountain Launch, Rat Branch Launch- $ |
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Watauga Lake Area
- Cardens Bluff Campground
- Little Milligan Boat Launch
- Rat Branch Boat Launch
- Sink Mountain Boat Ramp
- Watauga Lake
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Watauga Lake Area
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