Bear Creek Area - Swim near Tuckasegee, North Carolina
Tuckasegee,North Carolina
35.2444, -83.0153
GPS: 35°14'39.8"N 83°0'55.1"W
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State: North Carolina

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Several swimming holes in lakes along RT 281 southeast of Sylva and Cullowhee. For details...Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Bathing suits: Optional at most places, very remote

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Tuckasegee, North Carolina

  1. Head south on NC-107 S toward NC-281 S (69 ft)
  2. Turn left onto NC-281 S (10.3 mi)
  3. Turn right (0.3 mi)
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