US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Jackson County, North Carolina.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (National Forests in North Carolina) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 1 |
| Site types | 1 cabin electric |
| RV hookups | Full hookups at 1 sites |
| Fees | <p>$170 per night. A $30 fee for each Friday and Saturday night booked. </p> |
| Phone | (828) 524-6441 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers spectacular mountain views. The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then groups have rented the lodge for meetings, recreation and environmental activities. NOTE: Balsam Lake Lodge is not a campground and has no campsites available for sewer, water, or electrical hook ups. Recreation Near the 8-acre lake are three short hiking trails, several fishing piers and a picnic area.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Balsam Lake Lodge Campground is in Jackson County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.