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    Do stop by Balsam Lake while you're in this part of North Carolina. Balsam Lake is a beautiful lake in the Blue Ridge Mountains. And if that's not enough, there's lots more to do right next door to Balsam Lake. In case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Courthouse Creek; Balsam Lake is a magnificent place to visit for more than one day, Pounding Branch Campground is a magnificent place to camp nearby.  
   This lake is so wonderful. On a great day at Balsam Lake you can take a hike along the Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, and Wolf Creek Overlook is a fine campground nearby.
Whitewater paddling is wonderful on Pigeon River - West Fork, and dry warm beds await you at The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cathey Gap is a fine location to spend some time at, and the Foothills
 
               Trail is a fine hiking trail close by. The slopes of Cataloochee are so inviting noone can resist, and since you're here, you could go to Charley Creek.
Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is abundant here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bryson Knob is uncomplicated to spot from Balsam Lake, and a lake nearby is T Fields Lake. This lake is so wonderful. After a long day outdoors Sapphire Valley Resort is a tremendous place to spend a night or two; Balsam Lake is not the only site nearby, Wolf Creek Lake is a nearby lake. And if you're still looking for more outdoors cool stuff just keep reading. If you're going to Balsam Lake from Brevard, you won't be the only one.
Balsam Lake typically gets much rainfall; throughout the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October is the month with the least moisture. High temperatures at Balsam Lake throughout the summertime are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Balsam Lake drop into the 20's. While you're here at Balsam Lake you can take a hike along the Art Loeb Trail; Horseshoe Rock is an out of the ordinary place to visit while at Balsam Lake.

 
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Current weather conditions at Balsam Lake, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County, North Carolina
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Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 10 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.2675
Longitude: -82.96944

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These outdoors activities are available near Balsam Lake.
 Hotels Near Balsam Lake:
Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire, 10 miles away
The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa, Waynesville, 12 miles away
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, Waynesville, 12 miles away
Waynesville Days Inn, Waynesville, 14 miles away
Super 8 Motel Waynesville, Waynesville, 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Balsam Lake:
Wolf Creek Overlook, Tuckasegee, 4 miles away
Pounding Branch Campground, Lake Toxaway, 6 miles away
Panther Ridge RV Park and Community, Lake Toxaway, 8 miles away
Camp Winding Gap, Lake Toxaway, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Balsam Lake:
Cataloochee, North Carolina, 17 miles away
      740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 28 miles away
      225 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Balsam Lake:
Courthouse Creek, Transylvania CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad)
Pigeon River - West Fork, Haywood CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Along Highway 215)
Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway)
 National Parks Near Balsam Lake:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC, 34 miles away
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN, 45 miles away
 Trails Near Balsam Lake:
Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County, 7 miles away
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County, 15 miles away
Foothills Trail, Oconee County, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Balsam Lake:
T Fields Lake, Jackson CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Wolf Creek Lake
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Art Loeb Trail
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...t none quite like ''The Adventure Village'' at Headwaters Outfitters. We offer secluded vacation mountain cabins, camping cabins, tent camping and RV sites. Right out our back door, you'll discover the mountains of western NC where there are lot of fun things to do such as canoeing, fishing, archery, tubing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking and a variety of other activities. At the end of the day, put a log on the fire and relax as the sound of cicadas and fresh mountain air lull you to sleep.Headwaters Outfitters? Adventure Village and Lodgings is nestled among 80 plus forested acres, next door to the Pisgah National Forest and just outside of Brevard, NC, a lively mountain town with fine restaurants, music and art galleries. Our village offers accommodations including vacation cabin rentals for just about everyone seeking a place to stay in the mountains of western NC. Whether you?re seeking a romantic getaway in an upscale mountain cabin, an affordable getaway for the whole family, or a quiet tent and RV site, you?ll find what you?re looking for at our Adventure Village.
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Shortoff Mountain Trail
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