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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

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#11 of 24 things to do in Highlands

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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC

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“sweet spot”

Really enjoyed the walk around the lake. Nice spot to picnic and take a family. Trail around lake... read more

Reviewed August 4, 2019

gypsyiam

Asheville, North Carolina

“Camping- awesome; hiking- not so good ”

If you’re willing to haul your rig thru the curves of hwy 64 and want to do some boondocking, this... read more

Reviewed July 7, 2019

95CUTigerAlum

Piedmont, South Carolina

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Each picnic area is large enough to feel private.

Easily accessed picnic areas with rentable pavilions, a decent lake swimming area and a fishing pier plus fishing areas on the lake shore.

Cliffside Lake and Ranger Falls trail

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gypsyiam

Asheville, North Carolina

496250

Reviewed August 4, 2019

sweet spot

Really enjoyed the walk around the lake. Nice spot to picnic and take a family. Trail around lake was nice.

Date of experience: August 2019

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95CUTigerAlum

Piedmont, South Carolina

108

Reviewed July 7, 2019 via mobile

Camping- awesome; hiking- not so good

If you’re willing to haul your rig thru the curves of hwy 64 and want to do some boondocking, this is the ideal campground. We pulled our 30’ 5th wheel from SC. Use the truck route from Dillard to Sky Valley to Highlands. It’s a...More

Date of experience: July 2019

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david c

Reviewed June 2, 2019

Ranger Falls

My wife and I did this trail last year and were pleased. It was beautiful and quiet in the forest, and do-able even for people in their late 60's like us. However, we did it again today and it was a BAD experience. Lots of...More

Date of experience: June 2019

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Marjorie M

Salem

10313

Reviewed April 17, 2019

Parts are accessible

This is a nice park with picnic tables and many fishing areas. You can hike or stroll or just sit and watch the water.

Date of experience: April 2019

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Linda D

Collierville, Tennessee

13015

Reviewed September 18, 2018

Lovely walk around the lake

This is a calm, mirror-like lake with a nice trail around the perimeter. Less than 1 mile around and mostly level. Would be good for a family hike.

Date of experience: September 2018

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AshleyJackson524

Atlanta, Georgia

6847

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Day stop with a 5 and 1 year old!

On our annual trip to Highlands, we brought along our 5 year old and one year old with us. We didn't go last year because I had just had a baby, so this was my daughter's first trip to Highlands. She was too young to...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Carl K

The Villages, United States

583

Reviewed August 22, 2018

A Very Nice Day trip.

Easily accessed picnic areas with rentable pavilions, a decent lake swimming area and a fishing pier plus fishing areas on the lake shore. It can be “buggy” so bring you bug repelletn.

Date of experience: August 2018

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Sandylikethebeach21

Cullowhee, North Carolina

13762

Reviewed July 21, 2018 via mobile

Gorgeous Lake & Scenery

It is amazing that just 4 miles north of Highlands, NC is this beautiful, peaceful lake that would have you believing you are in Alaska. You can hike a trail around the lake and you can drive half way around it. There is a nice...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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ltkruger

Raleigh, North Carolina

164

Reviewed August 9, 2017 via mobile

Peaceful shallow pond

This was a beautiful lace for a picnic and stroll around a shallow pond. Great for families with small children, but not for teenagers. We didn't catch any fish and it was too shallow to swim.

Date of experience: August 2017

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Jennifer T

Atlanta, United States

Reviewed August 3, 2017

great hikes!

Cliffside Lake Rec Area has several short hikes - pick a few based on your level of difficulty. Don't skip the walk around the lake, which is easy and beautiful (though the roots may make it difficult for strollers). And feel free to use the...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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