US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Carter County, Tennessee.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Cherokee National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 2 |
| Site types | 2 group picnic area |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (423) 735-1500 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Watauga Point Recreation Area before you go.
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.
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.
Watauga Point Recreation Area is in Carter County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.