There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as hike in and drive in.

1 of 2 campsites have Accessible Walkways

1 of 2 campsites have Accessible Picnic Area

1 of 2 campsites have Accessible Flush Toilets

Watauga Point Pavilion

Watauga Point Recreation Area - Pavilion

Shady Area

Watauga Point Recreation Area - Shady area

Watauga Point Day Use Area

Watauga Point Picnic Tables

Watauga Point Recreation Area

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Watauga Point Recreation Area is located on the southern shore of Watauga Lake in Carter County.  Large shade trees scattered throughout grassy areas provide a park setting for picnicking and sunbathing.  In addition to picnic facilities, there is a lake and a gravel trail that loops through the nearby forest.  Flush toilets, sinks, and drinking fountain are all closed and winterized for the season.     </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Boaters, anglers, and picnickers all enjoy Watauga Point. There is a wooded trail on site as well.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Watauga Point Recreation Area has one pavilion with electricity, a shady area, accessible flush toilets, and several other picnic tables and pedestal grills spread throughout.  There are six picnic tables and two large grills at the pavilion.  The shady area has five picnic tables and two grills.  The pavilion and shady area are both reservable.  Please make sure you are reserving the right thing (either the pavilion or the shady area) when making your reservation.  </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>At more than 1,900 feet in elevation, Watauga is the highest reservoir in Tennessee. This scenic 6,400-acre reservoir is managed for flood management, power generation, aquatic ecology and recreation. Watauga Point overlooks the reservoir and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness Area on the opposite shore. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Both water-based and land-based recreation activities abound near Watauga Point Recreation Area.  Forest Service facilities within three miles include Cardens Bluff Campground, Rat Branch Boat Ramp, and Pond Mountain Shooting Range.

Watauga Point Recreation Area is located on the southern shore of Watauga Lake in Carter County.  Large shade trees scattered throughout grassy areas provide a park setting for picnicking and sunbathing.  In addition to picnic facilities, there is a lake and a gravel trail that loops through the nearby forest.  Flush toilets, sinks, and drinking fountain are all closed and winterized for the season.

WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA - WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA - SHADY AREA

Great Facilities and Amenities

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firepit

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Permitted Equipment

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Watauga Point Recreation Area - Pavilion

Watauga Point Recreation Area - Shady area