Lake Glenville

Lake Glenville is a spotless reservoir in Jackson County, only 8 miles from Cashiers. The lake, which has 26 miles of shoreline and is the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi, is situated in a stunning North Carolina mountain rainforest (3,494 feet). There are several outdoor activities available, such as tubing, skiing, paddleboarding, kneeboarding, swimming, and fishing. Western Carolina University is located around 15 miles to the south.

Pontoon boats and other lake sports gear are available for rent at Signal Ridge Marine, which is located on Highway 107. Anytime you want to see a spectacular sunset, or around July 4 when Lake Glenville delivers a fantastic fireworks display, you might want to keep them in mind.

It was created by damming the west fork of the Tuckasegee River in 1941 to supply electricity to a factory constructed to meet wartime demands. It is about eight miles from Cashiers. Its official name from 1951 until 2002 was Thorpe Reservoir, and many modern maps still bear this name. A hiking track leads to High Falls, which is close to the lake's dam. Large amounts of water are periodically discharged from the dam, enhancing the beauty of High Falls and making it difficult for kayakers to navigate the Tuckaseegee River.

Location: Jackson County