Tusquitee Ranger District
This 158,900-acre district lies in the far southwestern tip of North Carolina in Cherokee and Clay Counties. The Tusquitee District has three large lakes that offer a variety of recreation. Two major rivers, the Hiwassee and Valley, provide canoeing. Three reservoirs in beautiful mountain settings provide a playground for recreation enthusiasts. Hiwassee Lake, Chatuge Lake, and Appalachia Lake offer boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming, as well as a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature’s wonders. Chatuge Lake is excellent for sailing. The Hiwassee and Appalachia Lakes are located west of Murphy, along the Hiwassee River. Chatuge Lake spans the Georgia-North Carolina State line, south of Hayesville. For camping and picnicking, four areas are available.
At a Glance
Closest Towns: | Murphy |
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General Information
Directions: The District office is located off US 19/74 on Hiwassee Street in Murphy at 123 Woodland Drive.Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Dispersed Camping
Recreation areas with activity Dispersed Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Bristol Fields Horse Camp
- Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
- Hanging Dog Recreation Area
- Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:- Buck Creek
- Davis Creek
- Dockery Creek
- Fires Creek Recreation Area
- Hyatt Creek
- Junaluska Creek
- Shuler Creek
- Tellico River
- Tusquitee Creek
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Bald Springs #78
- Beech Creek #378
- Big Scaley #638
- Billy Top #637, Near Andrews
- Bly Gap #84
- Bristol Fields Horse Camp
- Britton Creek #280
- Cherokee Lake #83, Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
- Choga #634, Near Andrews
- Deep Gap Branch #377
- Far Bald Springs #389
- Fires Creek Recreation Area
- Big Stamp #520, Fires Creek
- Bristol #76, Fires Creek
- Carroll Knob #633, Fires Creek
- Fires Creek Access #635, Fires Creek
- Huskins Branch #385, Fires Creek
- Leatherwood Loop #73, Fires Creek
- Little Fires Creek #386, Fires Creek
- Mingus #630, Fires Creek
- Omphus Ridge #75, Fires Creek
- Phillips Ridge #388, Fires Creek
- Rockhouse Creek #387, Fires Creek
- Shinbone #80, Fires Creek
- Shortoff #631, Fires Creek
- Hanging Dog Recreation Area
- Farmer Top Overlook #622, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Nottely River Connector #623, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Ramsey Bend Connector #619, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Ramsey Bend North #620, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Ramsey Bend South #621, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Ramsey Bluff #81, Hanging Dog Rec Area
- Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area
- Burnt Tree Peninsula #753, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Burrell Cove #756, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Central Loop #750, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- High Point #755, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Saba Beach #757, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Saba Beach Spur #757A, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Sneaking Creek #752, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Upper Ridge #751, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- Yotee's Run #754, Jackrabbit Mtn Rec Area
- North Shoal Creek Falls #383
- Sasafrass #632
- Shoal Creek Falls #85
- Sledrunner #82
- Trail Branch #382
Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Horse Camping
Recreation areas with activity Horse Camping:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:- Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
- Fires Creek Recreation Area
- Hanging Dog Recreation Area
- Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area