Balsam Lake Lodge

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Balsam Lake Lodge, USDA Forest Service

Overview Balsam Lake Lodge is nestled in the center of the 39,000-acre Roy Taylor Forest within the Nantahala National Forest. The lodge overlooks Balsam Lake and offers spectacular mountain views. The lodge opened its doors to the public when the Forest Service acquired the dwelling and lake in 1982. Since then groups have rented the lodge for meetings, recreation and environmental activities. NOTE: Balsam Lake Lodge is not a campground and has no campsites available for sewer, water, or electrical hook ups.  … How to get there: From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 west to exit 27. Go west on U.S. 23/74 to Waynesville and take exit 102. Take U.S. 276 south and turn right on NC 215 south. Take SR 1756 (Charley's Creek Road). Go 5 miles to the Balsam Lake Lodge (located on the left at Forest Service sign/gate). From the Blue Ridge Parkway, take NC 215 south for 5 miles to SR 1756 (Charley's Creek Road). Go west 5 miles to the lodge (Located on the left at Forest Service sign/gate). Cost: $170 per night. A $30 fee for each Friday and Saturday night booked. Cell service: There is no cell phone service within 5 miles of the location. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 828-524-6441. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233975 Info and photos from Recreation.gov. Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.