Allison Lake, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County, North Carolina

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     Allison Lake is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The high level of rain makes Allison Lake a quite wet site; during March this area sees the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. This lake is so wonderful. If you came for an overnight stay Arrowmont Stables and Cabins is a magnificent spot to camp, and some close by water includes Grassy Camp Creek.
There is a perfect hiking trail near Allison Lake called the Whiteside Mountain National
 
   Recreation Trail, and if you're a golfer then a perfect close by course is High Hampton Inn & Country Club. So many cool things to do at Allison Lake, so little time. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Sky Valley is in close proximity to Allison Lake, and Allison Lake is not the only spot nearby, Hidden Lake is a nearby lake. Now, you may feel that's plenty but there's even more fun things to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Summertime highs at Allison
 
               Lake generally tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are commonly in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Allison Lake. And if that's not enough there's a lot more fun things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Van Hook Glade Campground is a perfect local campground; here at Allison Lake you can distinguish Goat Knob. This lake is so wonderful. Near Allison Lake you find the Ellicott Rock Trail which is a splendid hiking trail, and after a long day outdoors Old Edwards Inn and Spa is a magnificent location to spend a night or two.
This spot is excellent, just look at all the cool things to do in close proximity to Allison Lake. Looking for something in close proximity to Allison Lake? Whiteside Lake is close at hand; The Inn at Half Mile Farm is a tremendous location to get some rest. Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A pleasant spot for whitewater paddling in the vicinity of Allison Lake is Cullasaja River, and a glorious spot is Shortoff Gap. A day on the slopes of Scaly Mountain is just what you need, and get your pulse rate up on the great whitewater of Norton Creek.
There's some attention-grabbing stuff to spot at Whiteside Lake Dam right next door to Allison Lake, and the Shortoff Mountain Trail is a splendid hiking trail nearby.

 
The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands
5 miles away
The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ...

Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands
5 miles away
Old Edwards Inn and Spa welcomes visitors to North Carolina's high country with its award-winning blend of relaxed luxury recognized worldwide. The welcoming influences of Old-Europe architecture lend...

Current weather conditions at Allison Lake, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County, North Carolina
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Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 4 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.12972
Longitude: -83.15778

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These outdoors activities are available near Allison Lake.
 Hotels Near Allison Lake:
The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands, 5 miles away
Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands, 5 miles away
Hampton Inn Highlands NC, Highlands, 5 miles away
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire, 7 miles away
Hampton Inn Franklin, Franklin, 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Allison Lake:
Arrowmont Stables and Cabins, Cullowhee, 5 miles away
Van Hook Glade Campground, Highlands, 5 miles away
Singing waters Camping Resort, Tuckasegee, 5 miles away
Ammons Branch Campground, Macon County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Allison Lake:
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 13 miles away
      225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia, 17 miles away
      210 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina, 22 miles away
      740 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Allison Lake:
Norton Creek, Jackson CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake)
Cullasaja River, Macon CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake)
Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge)
 National Parks Near Allison Lake:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN, 41 miles away
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Allison Lake:
Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County, 2 miles away
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County, 3 miles away
Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County, 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Allison Lake:
High Hampton Inn & Country Club, Cashiers, 4 miles away
Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Allison Lake:
Hidden Lake, Jackson CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Whiteside Lake, Jackson CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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