Outdoor Recreation on Lake Glenville

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Outdoor Recreation

If you're heading to the Cashiers, NC area for an outdoor adventure, you've chosen the perfect destination. Lake Glenville offers a wide range of recreational activities, from hiking and fishing to swimming and kayaking.

As the highest-elevation lake east of the Mississippi River, Lake Glenville is a stunning 1,470-acre reservoir located on the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River. Perched at an elevation of 3,494 feet and surrounded by the towering, wooded peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this pristine lake is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With 26 miles of shoreline, the lake is ideal for exploration and relaxation. And the best part? It's just a short drive from Cashiers and Highlands, making it easily accessible for your next outdoor getaway.

Boating

Lake Glenville is just a few miles north of Cashiers along NC Highway 107. With 26 miles of shoreline, Lake Glenville is the highest in elevation east of the Mississippi (mean sea level is 3,500 feet). It's a great place for fishing and boating, as well as tubing and skiing. Find a beach across from the High Falls trailhead. Boat rentals on Lake Glenville are either at Lakeshore Marina or Signal Ridge Marina, and their contact info is as follows:

Signal Ridge Marina

4769 NC-107, Glenville, NC 28736

828-743-2143

Water Sports

If you're looking for kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boating, stand-up paddle-boarding, or sailing, Lake Fairfield is a gorgeous secluded lake in Sapphire where no motorized boats are permitted in order to keep the tranquil feel of the area. With your amenities while staying in our home, you have access to these services.
Their contact info is as follows:
828-743-1182

Fishing

Two official National Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Horsepasture and Chattooga on the Fly Fishing Trail. Otherwise, you can fish anywhere around Cashiers and Sapphire!

Golf

There are so many golf courses in the Cashiers area, many of them private. For public courses, we recommend Red Bird Golf in Sapphire Valley, or High Hampton in Cashiers.

Train Excursions

Nothing but the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad! Take a steam engine train on a tour of the North Carolina Mountains for an afternoon and experience beautiful views of our surrounding areas. Their contact info is as follows: