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Lake-Hiwassee
is located just four miles from the town of Murphy in the Nantahala National Forest in western North Carolina. A dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority is also named Hiwassee, and is the highest over spill dam in the world at 307 feet. This beautiful mountain lake covers over 6,000 acres and has almost 188 miles of shoreline. The Hiwassee, Nottley and Valley Rivers feed it, and along with Appalachia Lake and Lake Chatuge, the three lakes are often referred to as the "Chain of Lakes." All three offer activities such as swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and fishing against some of the most splendid scenery in the state. Appalachia Lake is the more private of the lakes because it has no developed recreation areas. Lake Hiwassee is well known for its' fishing for striped bass, bluegill, yellow perch and muskie. In fact, The National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame lists a record 54-pound striped bass caught in the lake. The Hanging Dog Recreation Area, located at Lake Hiwassee, provides picnic areas, hiking trails and a boat-launching ramp. Nearby, the Hiwassee River offers Class I and Class II whitewater rafting, plus it has a three-mile long stretch that is designated as a Trophy Trout Stream. Access to the river can be found in the town of Murphy. Other attractions near Lake Hiwassee include Fort Butler, the John C. Campbell Folk School and a Bible-based theme park.
Surrounding areas: Murphy, North Carolina (3.7 mi), Brasstown, North Carolina (8.9 mi), Marble, North Carolina (11.4 mi), Warne, North Carolina (13.6 mi), Hayesville, North Carolina (16.3 mi), Andrews, North Carolina (17.3 mi), Lake Chatuge Village, North Carolina (20.1 mi)
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Lake Hiwassee Vacation Rentals
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Lake Hiwassee Hotels and Resorts
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| Days Inn | 754 Hwy 64 W | Murphy, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 837-8030 | | Econo Lodge | 100 Ter St | Murphy, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 837-8880 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 130 Holiday Dr | Murphy, NC | 3.7 mi. | (828) 837-1111 | | Best Western Murphy | 1522 Andrews Rd | Murphy, NC | 5.2 mi. | (828) 837-3060 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 14.5 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | 16.5 mi. | (423) 496-5541 | | Holiday Inn Express | 333 Fisher St | Blairsville, GA | 17.0 mi. | (706) 745-6844 | | Seasons Inn | Box 10 On The SQ | Blairsville, GA | 17.0 mi. | (706) 745-1631 | | Andrews Valley Inn | Beavercreek Rd | Andrews, NC | 17.3 mi. | (888) 777-7901 | | Days Inn | 1100 Burkemont | Morganton, GA | 17.5 mi. | (828) 430-8778 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 83 Blue Rdg Overlook | Blue Ridge, GA | 20.3 mi. | (706) 946-3333 | | Douglas Inn & Suites | 1192 Windy RDG Rd | Blue Ridge, GA | 20.3 mi. | (706) 258-3600 | | Ramada Ltd-blue Ridge | 30 Overview Dr | Blue Ridge, GA | 20.3 mi. | (706) 632-4444 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 300 Big Sky Dr | Hiawassee, GA | 21.8 mi. | (706) 896-8884 | | Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge | 653 Hwy 76 | Hiawassee, GA | 21.8 mi. | (706) 896-5253 | | Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville | 107 Rodney Orr By-Pass | Robbinsville, NC | 22.9 mi. | (828) 479-6772 | | San-ran Motel | | Robbinsville, NC | 22.9 mi. | (828) 479-3256 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 600 N Tennessee Ave | Etowah, TN | 28.8 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Sleep Inn | Tennessee Ave Us Hwy 411 | Etowah, TN | 28.8 mi. | (423) 263-4343 |
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| Angels Landing Inn | 94 Campbell St | Murphy, NC | 4.0 mi. | (828) 835-8877 |
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Lake Hiwassee Weather & Climate
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The Mountains, due to their mild summer temperatures, have always been a welcome escape from the heat at the lower elevations. Midsummer afternoon temperatures average only around 80 degrees at elevations of 3,000 feet or higher. Nights are crisp and cool, but seldom too cold for outdoor activities or camping. In winter, snowfall is likely most years, but ski resorts use snowmaking equipment to ensure a reliable supply. Large amounts of snow and extreme low temperatures are rare except at the highest peaks. Rainfall is common in spring and summer. In spring, storm systems that bring cold weather southward reach North Carolina less often and less forcefully than in other parts of the country. Occasional invasions of cool dry air from the north continue during the summer, but are of short duration. Fall has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
25°F |
5.81 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
27°F |
5.07 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
33°F |
5.86 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
40°F |
4.58 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
49°F |
4.85 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
58°F |
4.76 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
62°F |
4.94 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
62°F |
4.66 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
56°F |
3.92 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
42°F |
3.13 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
34°F |
4.57 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
27°F |
4.91 in. |
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Lake Hiwassee Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Andrews Murphy airport (RHP) located about 15 miles east of Lake Hiwassee in Andrews, North Carolina, the Mc Minn County airport (MMI) located approximately 33 miles northwest of Lake Hiwassee in Athens, Tennessee, the Pickens County airport (JZP) located roughly 48 miles southwest of Lake Hiwassee in Jasper, Georgia, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 49 miles north of Lake Hiwassee in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Dalton Municipal airport (DNN) located about 50 miles west of Lake Hiwassee in Dalton, Georgia, the Mark Anton airport (2A0) located approximately 54 miles northwest of Lake Hiwassee in Dayton, Tennessee, the Lee Gilmer Memorial airport (GVL) located roughly 58 miles south of Lake Hiwassee in Gainesville, Georgia, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located around 61 miles northeast of Lake Hiwassee in Sevierville, Tennessee, Lovell Field (CHA) located about 62 miles west of Lake Hiwassee in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Tom B David Field (CZL) located approximately 64 miles southwest of Lake Hiwassee in Calhoun, Georgia, and finally the Rockwood Municipal airport (RKW) located roughly 66 miles northwest of Lake Hiwassee in Rockwood, Tennessee.
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Lake Hiwassee Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 51.5 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 51.5 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 57.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 57.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 61.5 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 63.7 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 67.5 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 82.9 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 88.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 63.4 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 82.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | 4.0 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 16.3 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 16.3 mi. | | | Butternut Creek Golf Course | Blairsville | GA | 17.0 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 17.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 44.7 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 63.7 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 100.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chatuge State Park | | GA | 18.8 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 27.3 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 33.6 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 34.3 mi. | | | Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 35.2 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 54.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 60.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 68.5 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 68.5 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 93.9 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 94.3 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 98.0 mi. | |
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