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About Balsam Lake Lodge
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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- Lake Access
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001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
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Reviews (27)
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Lake Lodge offers beautiful and peaceful surroundings, making it a favorite getaway for families to reconnect and create memories. Guests appreciate the spacious cabins, stunning views, and well-stocked amenities, including essentials for cooking and entertainment. While some challenges like poor cell service and minor maintenance issues exist, the overall experience remains enjoyable and worth recommending.
What Guests Are Saying
Balsam Lake Lodge offers beautiful and peaceful surroundings, making it a favorite getaway for families to reconnect and create memories. Guests appreciate the spacious cabins, stunning views, and well-stocked amenities, including essentials for cooking and entertainment. While some challenges like poor cell service and minor maintenance issues exist, the overall experience remains enjoyable and worth recommending.
Review Summary
Erik I
VerifiedDecember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Tidy and well-furnished for a week away from it all
Erik I
VerifiedDecember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Tidy and well-furnished for a week away from it all
Samantha B
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Balsam is a beautiful place managed by caring and curteous caretakers. We're lucky to have this spot available for public use via reservations.
Samantha B
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Balsam is a beautiful place managed by caring and curteous caretakers. We're lucky to have this spot available for public use via reservations.
Anne W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Lovely lodge in stunning setting! Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well-equipped lodge in the Nantahala Forest next to Balsam Lake. Excellent hiking is located within easy driving distances. The hosts do a beautiful job caring for this property and their communication with us was very helpful. Do plan ahead by downloading hiking and traveling maps, as you will be without internet or cell signal. (And that's a blessing as well -- so nice to be disconnected for a few days!)
Anne W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Lovely lodge in stunning setting! Our family had a wonderful time staying in this well-equipped lodge in the Nantahala Forest next to Balsam Lake. Excellent hiking is located within easy driving distances. The hosts do a beautiful job caring for this property and their communication with us was very helpful. Do plan ahead by downloading hiking and traveling maps, as you will be without internet or cell signal. (And that's a blessing as well -- so nice to be disconnected for a few days!)
Mildred S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Caretakers were wonderful. So friendly and so helpful. Lodge does need a lot of work. An exterminator would be a good place to start. Overall had a wonderful time.
Mildred S
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
Caretakers were wonderful. So friendly and so helpful. Lodge does need a lot of work. An exterminator would be a good place to start. Overall had a wonderful time.
Jennifer B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
I struggled to find details about the lodge, so here are some things to know: 5 bedrooms: 2 with 2 twin beds, 3 with 2 sets bunk beds. 3.5 bathrooms. There is a TV/DVD player. You have to wash/dry/fold any linens you use, so bring your own if you want to get an early start on your departure day. Also be aware that cleaning is by occupants (no professional housekeeping) so the level of cleanliness could vary. Overall a beautiful lodge and wonderfully remote location for a group getaway.
Jennifer B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: BALSAM LAKE LODGE (NC)
I struggled to find details about the lodge, so here are some things to know: 5 bedrooms: 2 with 2 twin beds, 3 with 2 sets bunk beds. 3.5 bathrooms. There is a TV/DVD player. You have to wash/dry/fold any linens you use, so bring your own if you want to get an early start on your departure day. Also be aware that cleaning is by occupants (no professional housekeeping) so the level of cleanliness could vary. Overall a beautiful lodge and wonderfully remote location for a group getaway.
Location Balsam Lake Lodge
Address:
5464 Charleys Creek Road
Tuckasegee, NC, 28783
United States
From Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 west to exit 27. Go west on U.S. 23/74 to
Waynesville and take exit 102. Take U.S. 276 south and turn right on NC
215 south. Take SR 1756 (Charley's Creek Road). Go 5 miles to the Balsam
Lake Lodge (located on the left at Forest Service sign/gate).
From the Blue Ridge Parkway, take NC 215 south for 5 miles to SR 1756
(Charley's Creek Road). Go west 5 miles to the lodge (Located on the left
at Forest Service sign/gate).
Balsam Lake Lodge is accessible via I-40, U.S. 23/74, and NC 215. It is approximately 5 miles from U.S. 23/74 and NC 215.
Elevation: 1112 feet
Nearby National Park
Arch Rock Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 40 min
9.1 mi drive to downtown Tuckasegee (about 14 min)
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
