The Bear Den Chatuge

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The Bear Den Chatuge

Grocery Store

Great grocery store about 10 minutes away. Starbucks is here too! :)
71 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
230 US-64
71 locals recommend
Great grocery store about 10 minutes away. Starbucks is here too! :)
Great stop for a quick pickup on groceries and any necessary items you might need. About 7 minutes from The Bear Den Chatuge Vacation Rental
31 locals recommend
Dollar General
1835 Sunnyside Rd
31 locals recommend
Great stop for a quick pickup on groceries and any necessary items you might need. About 7 minutes from The Bear Den Chatuge Vacation Rental
76 locals recommend
Ingles Market
94 N Main St
76 locals recommend
Anything you need from a hardware store!
7 locals recommend
Hiawassee Hardware
139 N Main St
7 locals recommend
Anything you need from a hardware store!

Food scene

Inside Ingles Grocery Store for your favorite Starbucks!
31 locals recommend
Starbucks
230 U.S. 64
31 locals recommend
Inside Ingles Grocery Store for your favorite Starbucks!
Outstanding, moderately priced fare. Great local brews and a super fun environment. (a family favorite)
60 locals recommend
Nocturnal Brewing
893 US-64 BUS
60 locals recommend
Outstanding, moderately priced fare. Great local brews and a super fun environment. (a family favorite)
Marina Station at The Ridges Resort: Live Music, Big Outdoor deck, good casual food and fun to follow on Instagram! TIP: They also have a great waterpark in the summer for the kiddo’s!
32 locals recommend
Marina Station
3399 US-76
32 locals recommend
Marina Station at The Ridges Resort: Live Music, Big Outdoor deck, good casual food and fun to follow on Instagram! TIP: They also have a great waterpark in the summer for the kiddo’s!
The Copper Door The Copper Door features aged steaks, fresh seafood, unique salads and house made desserts. (Haven’t been but heard amazing things!!)
121 locals recommend
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan St
121 locals recommend
The Copper Door The Copper Door features aged steaks, fresh seafood, unique salads and house made desserts. (Haven’t been but heard amazing things!!)
A local favorite!
32 locals recommend
Hayesville Brewing Company
1568 US-64
32 locals recommend
A local favorite!
A local favorite for great taco's and great bar with a view of the lake.
55 locals recommend
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main St
55 locals recommend
A local favorite for great taco's and great bar with a view of the lake.
Amazing food and great ambiance in Young Harris!!
15 locals recommend
Young Harris Wing House
1149 Main St
15 locals recommend
Amazing food and great ambiance in Young Harris!!
Great food and great family restaurant. Wonderful reviews!
7 locals recommend
Trouble Tap Bar And Grill
3915 US-76
7 locals recommend
Great food and great family restaurant. Wonderful reviews!

Sightseeing

Amazing Views of the entire area . Rugged mountain top with graffitied rocks & an observation deck providing panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding lake and mountains. 900 Bell Mountain Park Rd., Hiawassee GA 30546
138 locals recommend
Bell Mountain
220 Shake Rag Rd
138 locals recommend
Amazing Views of the entire area . Rugged mountain top with graffitied rocks & an observation deck providing panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding lake and mountains. 900 Bell Mountain Park Rd., Hiawassee GA 30546
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden / Hamilton Gardens @ Lake Chatuge - The Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden is the only public botanical garden in the northeast Georgia mountains specializing in Rhododendrons and Native Azaleas, located on the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds property, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Georgia. Many varieties of rhododendrons as well as native wildflowers, plants and trees on 33 acres on the banks of Lake Chatuge.
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden
1311 Music Hall Rd
Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden / Hamilton Gardens @ Lake Chatuge - The Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden is the only public botanical garden in the northeast Georgia mountains specializing in Rhododendrons and Native Azaleas, located on the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds property, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Georgia. Many varieties of rhododendrons as well as native wildflowers, plants and trees on 33 acres on the banks of Lake Chatuge.
It is GORGEOUS! Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s Highest Mountain Point, rising 4784 feet above sea level, is a few minutes from downtown Hiawassee, Georgia. Surrounded by the Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest, its cloud level observation deck offers stunning 360-degree views of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and valleys. There is a great 1/2 Mile trail to the top of Brasstown Bald which is paved but steep and offers amazing views! On clear days, the spectacular 360-degree view from the top of Brasstown Bald allows you to see four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina , and South Carolina.
288 locals recommend
Brasstown Bald Visitors Center
2941 GA-180 Spur
288 locals recommend
It is GORGEOUS! Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s Highest Mountain Point, rising 4784 feet above sea level, is a few minutes from downtown Hiawassee, Georgia. Surrounded by the Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest, its cloud level observation deck offers stunning 360-degree views of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and valleys. There is a great 1/2 Mile trail to the top of Brasstown Bald which is paved but steep and offers amazing views! On clear days, the spectacular 360-degree view from the top of Brasstown Bald allows you to see four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina , and South Carolina.
The Appalachian Trail (AT), which stretches from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine, runs through part of Towns County. Lake Chatuge and the community of Hiawassee are part of the Appalachian Trail Community partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
37 locals recommend
Appalachian Mountains
37 locals recommend
The Appalachian Trail (AT), which stretches from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine, runs through part of Towns County. Lake Chatuge and the community of Hiawassee are part of the Appalachian Trail Community partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Nacoochee Adventures Canopy tours,Longest Dual Zipline in GA, ATV- Wheeler Tours, Thriller Swing, Gold mine and more!
52 locals recommend
Nacoochee Antiques
7091 S Main St
52 locals recommend
Nacoochee Adventures Canopy tours,Longest Dual Zipline in GA, ATV- Wheeler Tours, Thriller Swing, Gold mine and more!
Amazing things to do ALL THE TIME. Festivals, concerts, weekend events and so much more. Visit the website for more details. https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
60 locals recommend
Georgia Mountain Fair Inc
1311 Music Hall Rd
60 locals recommend
Amazing things to do ALL THE TIME. Festivals, concerts, weekend events and so much more. Visit the website for more details. https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/
Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch and release fishing.
48 locals recommend
Smithgall Woods State Park
61 Tsalaki Trail
48 locals recommend
Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of north Georgia’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch and release fishing.

Boat Rentals

Rent boats, kayaks, paddle boards and more!
31 locals recommend
Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
31 locals recommend
Rent boats, kayaks, paddle boards and more!
Boat Rentals, Kayaks, Paddle Boards and more!
12 locals recommend
Young Harris Water Sports Lake Chatuge (Boat Rentals & Jet Ski Rentals)
2683 US-76
12 locals recommend
Boat Rentals, Kayaks, Paddle Boards and more!
Great tubing location about 45 minute drive from the cabin.
87 locals recommend
Cool River Tubing
590 Edelweiss Strasse
87 locals recommend
Great tubing location about 45 minute drive from the cabin.

Best Vacation Rental EVER

AMAZING Vacation Rental!! Has everything you need for a perfect vacation! Waterfront property, sleeps 13, beautifully renovated and decorated. ENJOY!
The Bear Den Chatuge Vacation Rental
287 Licklog Ct
AMAZING Vacation Rental!! Has everything you need for a perfect vacation! Waterfront property, sleeps 13, beautifully renovated and decorated. ENJOY!

Traveler advice

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NC Fishing License

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Georgia Fishing License

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