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Watauga Point Day Use Area
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Watauga Point Recreation Area

Butler, Tennessee · 1,982 ftIn Cherokee National Forest

Photos: US Forest Service

At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$30recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
2From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,982 ft604 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites2

Watauga Point Recreation Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Drinking water
  • Toilets
  • Trash / dumpster

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

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Overview

Watauga Point Recreation Area is open for the 2026 season. Watauga Point Recreation Area is located on the southern shore of Watauga Lake in Carter County. Large shade trees scattered throughout grassy areas provide a park setting for picnicking and sunbathing. In addition to picnic facilities, there is a lake and a gravel trail that loops through the nearby forest.

Recreation

Boaters, anglers, and picnickers all enjoy Watauga Point. There is a wooded trail on site as well.

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

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-Mobile5G

Cell service at Watauga Point Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 3% chance of rain83°62°
  • ThuMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain84°63°
  • FriSunny then Rain Showers, 75% chance of rain77°41°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 14% chance of rain57°36°
  • SunSunny64°38°

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

36.32083, -82.08556
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Butler
Park
Cherokee National Forest

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