USNF Site on Lake Santeetlah | Wild Camping

September 7th, 2021 by redband626

The spot is still here however the picnic table is gone and there is a fence blocking the dirt road leading up to the site. I had to park close by and walk up the short dirt road to a big open camping area with a fire pit. Would have been great for car camping or RVs at one point but the fence blocking the road really changed my plans. Still a beautiful spot I would come back again

May 27th, 2021 by Lisa

This place is permanently closed.

November 6th, 2020 by juandcardona107

Loved it, no one bothered us. Although the picnic table is gone.

August 10th, 2020 by umlaut

Just adding that there’s no Verizon service here. Also careful - Pretty muddy, almost got stuck w a 2wd after a rainstorm

June 2nd, 2020 by suzannewentley

A+! Peaceful spot near cold stream with friendly neighbors. I stayed for two weeks with cell service. The inn up the road let me fill my water tanks and gave me a kayak to enjoy.

July 20th, 2019 by bigmog.dreamwidth.org

medium sized alcove just of the road. has picnic table and fire pit

May 7th, 2019 by holgerseidl

Der Platz ist nicht gekennzeichnet, Der Waldweg direkt vor der Brücke. wird wohl als Grillplatz genutzt. Wir waren allerdings alleine. Von der Straße nicht einsehbar. Toller kostenloser Stellplatz.

May 28th, 2018 by yanmercier

excellent spot,the lake water was warmer than other lakes I've been in the region last days

May 5th, 2018 by lyndsay1986

A pull off marked by a small National Forest Campsite stake. The pull off is on the right just before you cross the bridge over Lake Santeetlah on HWY 143. You will see a sign for Cedar Cliff Church on the left side of the road. The turn off is a gravel road on the right just before this sign and guardrail for the bridge. The site itself is hidden from the road by a stand of trees, but you can still hear the traffic. It was dark and relatively quiet at night. There are a few fire pits and some trash lying around (seemed like from local teens partying there, but we didn't see anyone and it was a Friday night). There are a few short trails that take you down to the shoreline of the lake, which is a beautiful blue/green colour. The water was cool, but not cold and good for swimming. We walked across the bridge and hiked down Blue Boar Rd to the resort there. You can swim from the dock, and we saw another couple there fishing. The dock itself belongs to the resort, but we saw a sign that indicated the water access was open to the public. Good place for a night, no amenities. Cool, winding road makes for a nice drive.