LAKE SANTEETLAH is often referred to as the "Gem of the Smokies" and considered Graham County's greatest attraction.  Located in Robbinsville, NC the crystal clear mountain lake covers over 2800 acres with almost 80 miles of shoreline is ideal for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.  The water of Lake Santeetlah is fed by the pristine mountain streams of Graham County.  Only about 11 miles of the 80 miles of shoreline is populated, the rest remains part of the National Forest.  Most of Lake Santeetlah's shoreline, and over sixty percent of Graham County is part of the Nantahala National Forest.  Many type of fish flourish in Lake Santeetlah such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, bluegill, brown trout and rainbow trout.  The approximate elevation at lake level is 1,940 feet. 


Robbinsville is located in the middle of the 100,000+ acres of the Nantahala National Forest, Graham County is nestled on the northern border of The Smoky Mountain National Park.  Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is a must for visitors of the area.  The forest has 400 year old virgin trees that have never been cut.  Hemlock & Poplar trees that take 5 or 6 men, arm to arm, to reach around.  There are over 225 miles of hiking trails through Graham County, with the Appalachian Trail a highlight of hiking enthusiast. Our trout streams enjoy national recognition.  Motorcyclists thrill to challenge the curves on the Cherohala Skyway and 'The Tail of the Dragon'.  The Nantahala River and the Cheoah River, with class V rapids, provide plenty of opportunity for kayaking & rafting. 

 Robbinsville & beautiful Lake Santeetlah offer a wonderful place for vacationing or year round living. 

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