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Watauga Lake

By Visit JC on Aug 10 2023

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Watauga Lake

Located just 40 minutes from Johnson City, Watauga Lake is nestled in the Appalachian mountains. Watauga Lake is know for its stunning scenery and beautiful blue water with more than half the shoreline located within the Cherokee National Forest. There are several public boat ramps, access points and marinas with nominal fees of $5 or less. Amenities include camping, power boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and wakeboarding.

Suggested Places

The Hideaway

235 E Main St.

Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute

2 Jones Branch Rd.

Johnson City Railroad Experience

207 N Boone St

Appalachian Ghostwalks

1216 W State of Franklin Rd.

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Do Johnson City your way by experiencing the thrill of Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park or slow it down with the family on the Tweetsie Trail. Venture out at night to the Windsor Speakeasy or dance your way to the stage at a local bar, Down Home. Make memories around the dinner table at Label, one of our most popular restaurants in town or grab a quick bite to eat at a beloved local drive-thru, Pal’s Sudden Service. Whatever the mood is, Johnson City makes it happen. Go all out!