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Watauga Lake Information Lake Cabin Rentals “Call 803-415-4714 or email Melody info@alakecabin4u.com” |
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![]() Hidden Cove Cabin |
![]() Driftwood Cottage |
![]() The Raven |
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Links and Other Information Watauga Lake is secluded in the Cherokee National Forest near Butler, TN half way between Boone, North Carolina and Mountain City, Tennessee. Please plan in advance on what surrounding areas you plan to visit so you can accurately map the routes you will need to take. The Blue Ridge Parkway can easily be accessed between Boone and Blowing Rock, NC where it crosses Hwy 321/ 421. The Linn Cove Viaduct was designed to protect Grandfather Mountain from environmental damage from Parkway construction and vehicles, a great day trip. Backbone Rock trail and falls is a nice day trip the opposite direction thru Shady Valley. This is a mountainous area with 80% of the lake shoreline inside Cherokee National Forest. We have provided you with links that can be very helpful to you in planning your trip to the area including dining. For NASCAR fans, Bristol Motor Speedway is only 40 miles away. Close enough for the race, but far enough to enjoy the majestic mountain views of sparsely populated National Forest and Watauga Lake.
Watauga Lake
is one of the most beautiful in the entire TVA system in Upper Northeast
Tennessee. The word "Watauga" is a Native American term
meaning beautiful waters. The lake is located in Carter and
Johnson counties in upper East Tennessee. Thirteen Below Watauga Dam is Wilbur wildlife observation area where visitors have a chance to view unique species of waterfowl. Other popular activities on the lake include swimming, jet skiing, boating, sailing, water skiing and camping. A portion of the Appalachian Trail runs through the area, as well as several spectacular waterfalls, making this a beautiful place for hiking. There are many area flea markets, farmers markets, antique stores and small town festivals throughout the summer months for visitors to enjoy. Other points of interest include the Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol Caverns, Linville Caverns, Sycamore Shoals State Historical Area, Roan Mountain State Park, Rhododendron Gardens, and the Hands-On Museum in Johnson City.
Tri-Cities Airport is the closest commercial airport about 45 minutes away in Johnson City, TN. Other major airports include Greensboro about an hour and a half away and Charlotte about 2 hours away. The closest smaller airport is Mountain City
The
climate
of the northeastern Tennessee mountains is temperate with moderately
cold winters and warm, humid summers. Precipitation is fairly well
distributed throughout the year; as there is no distinct wet or dry
seasons. October has the least rainfall, July the most.
Snowfall is quite variable from year to year, and some winters have
relatively little. Thunderstorms occur anytime of the year,
but are most frequent in spring and summer. Summer
temperatures are rarely extreme, but the high humidity often makes
it seem hotter than it actually is. Snow is minimal in
Tennessee except in the higher mountain regions. Severe storms
are infrequent in the state, being east of the center of tornado
activity, south of most blizzard conditions, and too far inland to
be affected by hurricanes. |
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