- Elevation, modelled
- 599 m
- Tallest summit within 7.1 miles
- Brasstown Bald1,458 m · 5.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Waterfall Byway5.8 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:53local time
- Coordinates
- 34.9538, -83.7799
Lake Chatuge Recreation Area is a park in Georgia, at a modelled 599 m. Brasstown Bald stands 1,458 m to the south-southwest, 5.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Waterwheel, a attraction 1.1 miles away. Waterfall Byway passes 5.8 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.1 miles of Lake Chatuge Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasstown Bald | SSW 198° | 1,458 m | 5.8 mi |
| Wolfpen Ridge | SSW 195° | 1,390 m | 6.4 mi |
| Little Bald Mountain | SSW 199° | 1,345 m | 5.1 mi |
| Chimney Top | SSW 202° | 1,286 m | 4.1 mi |
| Eagle Mountain | E 82° | 1,276 m | 5.1 mi |
| Chimneytop Mountain | SSW 206° | 1,255 m | 6.3 mi |
| Blue Bluff Mountain | SSW 212° | 1,252 m | 6.6 mi |
| Sassafras Knob | ENE 76° | 1,237 m | 6.6 mi |
- 5.8 mi off the Waterfall Byway
- 5.8 mi off the Russell-Brasstown National Scenic BywayNational
- 16.2 mi off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- 16.6 mi off the Nantahala Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Raven Cliffs · 16 mi
- Waterfall view deck · 17 mi
- Hooper Point Overlook · 27 mi
- Shute Cove Overlook · 27 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Towns County Park: 1.2 mi
- Hiawassee Town Square: 1.4 mi
- Cupid Falls Park: 3.7 mi
- Young Harris College Historic District: 4.0 mi
- Mayors Park: 4.1 mi
Peaks
- Ramey Mountain: 1.7 mi
- Rocky Knob: 2.1 mi
- Cedar Knob: 2.2 mi
- Ivy Knob: 2.2 mi
- Lloyd Mountain: 2.3 mi
Waterfalls: 55
- Upper Garrett Branch Falls: 7.8 mi
- Lower Garrett Branch Falls: 7.9 mi
- Upper Sorrels Branch Falls: 8.4 mi
- Lower Sorrels Branch Falls: 8.4 mi
- Leatherwood Falls: 10.8 mi
Attractions: 24
- Waterwheel: 1.1 mi
- Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds: 1.1 mi
- Fishing Hole Rock: 1.1 mi
- Howitzer: 3.2 mi
- Turbine: 4.6 mi
Cliffs: 9
- Sheep Nose: 4.8 mi
- Blue Bluff: 6.7 mi
- Shellot Cliffs: 17.2 mi
- Grimes Nose: 17.9 mi
- Lovers Leap: 17.9 mi
Historic sites: 7
- Towns County Veterans Memorial Park: 3.2 mi
- Senator Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, 1969: 16.2 mi
- Trees Plaque: 17.1 mi
- Site of Fort Butler: 17.1 mi
- Uhuburg Castle: 17.2 mi
Museums: 6
- Old Union County Courthouse: 11.5 mi
- John B. Derden CCC Museum: 15.2 mi
- Cherokee County Historical Museum: 17.0 mi
- The Foxfire Museum: 21.9 mi
- White County History Museum: 24.7 mi
Nature reserves: 4
- Henry Grady Burrell Preserve: 2.3 mi
- Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area: 12.8 mi
- Mark Trail Wilderness: 14.8 mi
- Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area: 17.3 mi
Springs: 3
- Chattahoochee Source Spring: 9.1 mi
- Big Spring: 18.5 mi
- Wine Spring: 18.8 mi
Artworks: 3
- Rivercane Rendezvous: 11.6 mi
- Rivercane Clan Pole: 11.6 mi
- Eagle Dancer: 11.6 mi
Gardens: 2
- Hamilton Gardens: 1.1 mi
- Nextgen Pest Solutions: 16.7 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Burton: 15.3 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Cherokee Lake Picnic Area: 23.1 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Smoky Mountain Visitor Center: 24.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:40 | 19:14 | 19:47 |
| June solstice | 06:22 | 20:15 | 20:53 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:00 | 19:34 |
| December solstice | 07:40 | 16:49 | 17:28 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 37 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 73 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 46 | 40 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Hayesville 1 NE, 7 mi away.
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