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Watauga Lake Area

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36.32096
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Water recreation is abundant in this area, featuring Watauga Lake; the Doe, Elk and Watauga rivers;  several streams and seven waterfalls.Highly developed recreation areas along Watauga Lake provide facilities for fishing, picnicking, swimming and boat launching. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail runs through the area's backcountry.  Camp on the lakeshore at Cardens Bluff or in the backcountry along Laurel Fork Creek at Dennis Cove.Watuaga Lake Area MapWatuaga Lake Area Guide

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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Mon, Jan 19
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