Highlands North Carolina Recreation

Lakes & Marinas

• Cliffside Lake
  2010 Flat Mountain Road • Highlands, NC 28741
  828-526-2112
  Enjoy hatchery supported trout fishing, a scenic waterfall, hiking trails, and camping areas while... more...  map

Hiking & Climbing

• Mountain Down Tours
  Route 2 • Highlands, NC 28741
  Box 29
  828-506-9540 or 704-526-3063
  Single or multi-day instruction for beginner to advances rappellers. Tours, 4-wheel drive trips,... more...  map

• Whiteside Mountain
  10023 Whiteside Mountain Road • Highlands, NC 28741
  828-526-2112
  This beautiful mountain rises 2,100 feet and is named for its icey white cliffs. The entire upper... more...

Outfitters & Guides

• Appalachian ATV Adventures
  651 Glen Falls Road • Highlands, NC 28741
  Located in the Nantahala National Forest
  828-526-5700
  A member of the National Forest Foundation, Appalachian ATV Adventures "conducts half-day National... more...  map

• Highlands Youth Adventures
  261 North Fourth Street • Highlands, NC 28741
  828-526-2174
  Providing year round outdoor activities for kids ages 9 through 15, this unique adventure company... more...  map

Miscellaneous Activities

• Wayehutta ATV Trail System
  Roy Taylor Forest, Cullowhee
  828-526-3765
  This 28 mile loop family oriented trail system utilizes many old logging roads and rail beds and... more...