Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
| Address: | Queens Creek Lake, North Carolina 28781, USA |
| GPS: |
35°16'40.2"N 83°39'9.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
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Queens Creek Lake is a beautiful secluded reservoir in Natahala George. This picturesque winding lake is surrounded by mountains covered with trees. The mountains and sky often mirror themselves into the smooth lake and create stunning scenes. The slow change of colors in the fall create a variety of colorful views that make this a beautiful place to visit in a variety of seasons.
Queens Creek Lake is known for being a quality fishing spot, especially for catching Trout. Fishers need licenses and to follow all local fishing rules and regulations.
On warmer days Queens Creek Lake is also a great spot for swimming. This secluded area creates a wonderful place to cool off without crowds. There is a small playground area and one picnic table available for visitors.
Queens Creek Lake is also a great place to access Winding Stairs Road, a scenic road that goes up the mountain for a steep and scenic drive.
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Come home to Queens Creek Lake - Smoky Mountain Living
Queens Creek Lake is part of a lot of stories in my family. My great grandmother, Cora McMahan, sold land to the old Nantahala Power Company to build the dam for the lake. My father grew up there camping and fishing when he was a boy.
https://www.smliv.com/api/content/826c5f08-f927-11e6-a06a-0aea2a882f79/Queens Creek Lake – Wayah Bald Tower - Bartram Trail - Glen Choga Lodge
Nantahala Lake and Nantahala River high in the North Carolina mountains with great fishing and boating. Wayah Bald scenic hike and mountain view. Picnic by Queens Creek Lake, hike the Bartram Trail, the Appalachian Trail. See historic Glen Choga Lodge.
https://www.visitnantahalanc.com/attractions.html
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Nantahala, North Carolina
- Head southwest on US-19 S/
US-74 W (1.4 mi) - Turn left onto Wayah Rd (4.5 mi)
- Turn left onto 1412/
Winding Stairs Rd (2.8 mi) - Turn left onto Winding Stairs Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Camp Branch Rd (151 ft)
- Turn right onto Hen Ned CvDestination will be on the right(0.5 mi)
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