Attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Lake Santeetlah

Joyce Kilmer Trees
Virgin Forest with trees that over 20' in circumference

Beautiful Streams and Creeks
Throughout Graham County there are amazing streams and creeks feeding Lake Santeetlah

Lake Santeetlah in the Fall
The mist of lake touches the brilliant colors of fall

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Most amazing hike up to see these magnificent trees

Whitewater Rafting on the Cheoah
If you love outdoor adventure, then Cheoah River rafting must be on the top of your itinerary. There is indeed a shortage of words to explain the excitement of white water rafting during the Cheoah releases unless a person has experienced it for themselves. If you have had the heavenly pleasure of water rafting amidst the Nantahala National Forest, you get an added advantage of having the world's most picturesque scenery around you.