Stretching out from Hayesville, North Carolina to Hiawassee, Georgia, Lake Chatuge is nicknamed the Jewel of the Mountains. There are at least two stables close by where visitors can enjoy a guided horseback ride. Other activities in the area include a vineyard, the Fred Hamilton Gardens, and the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. The lake boasts 32 different species of fish, making it popular for tournament fishing. Completed in 1942, it was at that time the highest earthen dam and rose 144 feet. Hidden coves along a winding shore also make Lake Chatuge a great place to explore by boat. Alternatively, visitors can rent jet skis at one of the commercial marinas.

Lake Chatuge, 1056 Chatuge Dam Road, Hayesville, NC 28904, Phone: 800-882-5263

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