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Balsam Lake Lodge
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Balsam Lake Lodge

Cullowhee, North Carolina · 3,655 ftIn National Forests in North Carolina

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$170recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
1From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
PartialNo electric, water, sewerFrom recreation.gov · Aug 2026
Elevation
3,655 ft1,114 m
Pets
Not yet known
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites1

Balsam Lake Lodge lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

All 1 shown · by site number

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible

From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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About

Overview

Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers

spectacular mountain views.

From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Balsam Lake Lodge: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny78°54°
  • WedSunny80°55°
  • ThuSunny, 9% chance of rain80°56°
  • FriSunny, 5% chance of rain76°37°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain61°34°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.26750, -83.01944
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Cullowhee
Park
National Forests in North Carolina

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