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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Horse Cove Campground

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina · 2,077 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$15Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
2,077 ft633 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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Land
Nantahala National Forest

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About

The campground is located near the entrance to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. The main portion of the campground is closed indefinitely due to a water system issue. The lower 6 sites are open year-round. These sites are primitive with access to a vault toilet, but no running water. There is a creek nearby.

Fees: Overnight Use:

From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Horse Cove Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny81°56°
  • WedPatchy Fog then Sunny81°59°
  • ThuSunny, 8% chance of rain81°59°
  • FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 35% chance of rain75°40°
  • SatSunny, 2% chance of rain60°39°

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Santeetlah Creek Campsites

Santeetlah Creek Campsites

Public Land · 1.9 mi · Lake Santeetlah

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Lake Santeetlah share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.36556, -83.91944
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Lake Santeetlah

Data from OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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