About Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
On Cherokee Lake.
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Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
Murphy, North Carolina · Cherokee County · Facility
On Cherokee Lake.
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35.06731, -84.16351
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Weather at Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
86°/59°
💧 4%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:32 AM ↓ 7:18 PM
Sat
Heavy Rain
82°/64°
💧 23%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:33 AM ↓ 7:17 PM
Sun
Rain Showers
69°/66°
💧 58%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:33 AM ↓ 7:16 PM
Mon
Overcast
79°/61°
💧 7%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:34 AM ↓ 7:14 PM
Tue
Overcast
80°/62°
💧 2%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:35 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Cherokee Lake Recreation Area
Heading to Cherokee Lake Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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