The hills and valleys of Tennessee are rife with beauty every season of the year. The Volunteer State gets the lush greenery of summer, the stark chill of wintertime and the fiery flood of color that comes with autumn. If you’re looking for a getaway infused with fall foliage straight from a storybook, then you need to check out Watauga Lake this season. It’s tucked away from the rest of the state, a pure little gem that’s snuggled between the Tennessee-North Carolina state lines. Take a look, book a trip. This is one beautiful place that simply can’t stay a secret!

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Most folks know Watauga Lake by way of its beautiful summer season. It's known for its rolling green hills and water sports, and for the cabins that dot the waterfront.
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Misty in the morning and infused with light in the evening, there's nothing more iconic than a Tennessee lake surrounded by rolling hills.
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Then there's autumn. The colors at Watauga Lake, nestled between a stretch of the Appalachian Mountains and Cherokee National Forest, go unmatched.

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Watauga Lake is the highest-elevated reservoir in the state of Tennessee, and it's surrounded by the stunning Cherokee National Forest. The lake itself stays fairly temperate all year 'round, so make sure to bring a swimsuit AND a couple of sweaters if you come in October.
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Watauga Lake is also known for its cleanliness. It was ranked by TVA as the third cleanest lake in the entire state, which makes it not only a beautiful respite from the world but a very CLEAN haven. You can swim in Watauga Lake, the entire 16 mile stretch of it!
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The lake itself is roughly 265 feet deep and straddles both Johnson and Carter Counties. It's location ion the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains lends itself to the fiery foliage that shows up every autumn, and the summertime delivers all sorts of sunny fun.
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What a stunning view, don't you think? Watauga Lake is a dream, the kind of place you return to again and again. There are all sorts of opportunities you won't want to miss!

If you’re looking for more information about Watauga Lake, make sure to check this out!

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