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Swan Cabin
11 mi west of Robbinsville, NC · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
About Swan Cabin
For a primitive cabin experience, rent the Swan Cabin on the Cheoah District for $25 per night. This 1931 three-room log cabin has one and a half stories and includes a loft. Nine beds are offered, which include three double bunk frames, two single bed frames and a double bed frame. Each are strung with rope to accommodate sleeping bags. A pit toilet is located adjacent to the cabin. There is no running water at the cabin, although a nearby spring may provide a water source after being boiled or treated. A picnic table, grill and fire ring are located outside. Guests must bring their own water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes, as well as lanterns or flashlights, bedding, towels, cooking and eating gear, food, garbage bags, toilet paper and other necessities.
- Fees: $25 per night
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in North Carolina
- Where: 11 mi west of Robbinsville, NC · 35.35782, -84.00437
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Cabin | Hiking | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| Benton Mackaye -Cheoah Rd | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 31.0 mi |
| Strawberry Knob - Bmt | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Stratton Bald | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 7.5 mi |
| Haoe Lead | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 6.3 mi |
| Wolf Laurel | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14 mi
Propane: 20.5 mi