Lake Sequoyah Travel Guide

Highlands

Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.
Lake Sequoyah and a dam in Highlands, North Carolina.
A curved curtain of water flowing over the perfectly level dam that forms Lake Sequoyah blocking the Cullasaja River, Highlands, North Carolina
Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it!  Such a sweet discovery.
Behind the waterfall

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Lake Sequoyah

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

Highlands NC
Stay at this chalet in Highlands. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Country Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Incredible property!! Home is spectacular! And the hosts could not be more hospitable and accommodating!! Love the home! The design is so great for entertaining with such perfectly appointed living spaces. And there are so many beautiful places to just sit and take in nature! Love everything about ...

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane Highlands NC
The price is £145 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£145
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Highlands. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
Clean room , fun firepit, nice shower. Beds comfy. Couldn’t get streaming on TV even with front desk help.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

2 out of 5
13 Royalty Ln Dillard GA
The price is £53 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£53
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dillard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Eh

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

3.5 out of 5
270 Main Street Highlands NC
The price is £158 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
£158
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Highlands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (222 reviews)
Clean room. Beautiful property.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Highlander Mountain House
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

2.5 out of 5
3245 US Highway 64 E Sapphire NC
The price is £98 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£98
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sapphire. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (731 reviews)
Such a nice clean hotel. The hot tub was a real treat

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Bridge Creek Inn

Bridge Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
60 S Main St Clayton GA
Stay at this hotel in Clayton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews)
Nice stuff and room. Great location the restaurant is very good.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Bridge Creek Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Sequoyah

Panoramic view at the lake and forest in a fall

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Highlands Country Club and Dry Falls.

Mirror Lake
Sunlight dapples the vista from the Big View Scenic Overlook along Highway 64 between Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina in Nantahala National Forest. Whiteside Mountain is to the right.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Highlands Country Club and Bridal Veil Falls.

Highlands Hills
Aerial view of Highlands, with the downtown area and surrounding forest

Downtown Highlands

When in Downtown Highlands, you can plan a visit to Highlands Country Club and Dry Falls, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Highlands
Breathtaking view of Studlagil basalt canyon, Iceland, Europe.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Highlands Falls
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Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wildwood Mountain


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