Jackrabbit Mountain
Hayesville, North Carolina · 1,919 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,919 ft (585 m)1,919 ft585 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North Carolina. Campers can breathe the fresh air of the forest while enjoying numerous recreation activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing and water sports at Jackrabbit Recreation Area. The campground contains three seperate camping loops; Loops A is open May - September, and Loop B and C is open May - October.
Recreation
Lake Chatuge has more than 130 miles of shoreline and plenty of water for recreation. Popular water activities include boating, jet skiing, swimming and fishing. Beach access fee is not included in camping reservation fee and will require on-site payment at fee collection station. Visitors who wish to stay on dry land can explore hiking, biking and shoreline fishing. Jackrabbit Mountain Recreation Area boasts several hiking trails, and the campground has paved roads for an easy afternoon of bicycling. Mountain bikers can get their wheels dusty on approximately 14 miles of bike-friendly trails.Facilities
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Cell service
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Cell service at Jackrabbit Mountain: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueAreas Of Fog then Sunny81°57°
- WedSunny84°60°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain84°61°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain80°44°
- SatSunny, 3% chance of rain67°40°
Nearby camping
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Public Land · 0.6 mi · Hayesville
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 10 mi
Camp site
Tate City, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 12 mi
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Tate City, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 12 mi
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Hiawassee, GA · On State agency land · Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area
- 13 mi
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Hiawassee, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 13 mi
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Hiawassee, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Young Harris, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
Location and contact
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