| Located along Lake Hiawassee within the
Nantahala National Forest, 5 miles northwest of
Murphy, North Carolina, Hanging Dog Recreation Area takes it's name
from Hanging Dog Creek, scene of the last battle of the Civil War.
Offering a variety of amenities and recreational opportunities including
camping,
hiking,
biking, 2 boat ramps (Hanging
Dog Boat Ramp &
Ramsey Bluff Boat Ramp), and a picnic area, Hanging Dog Recreational
Area may be reached by traveling along Joe Brown Highway (NC 1326) from
Murphy for 5 miles. Turn left at the Hanging Dog Recreation Area Sign.
Hiawassee Lake offers excellent fishing for largemouth and
smallmouth bass, bream, crappie, walleye pike and white bass. With 180
miles of shoreline, Lake Hiawassee provides an excellent opportunity
for boating and water skiing. |
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