Balsam Lake Lodge is a whole-facility group rental (up to 16 guests) nestled in the Nantahala National Forest with direct access to an 8-acre trout-stocked lake featuring multiple fishing piers, including a wheelchair-accessible dock, and non-motorized boating opportunities.

The lodge operates April through November and includes a fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, firewood, and three short hiking trails (including a wheelchair-accessible option). Advance reservations through Recreation.

gov are required; note that there is no cell service within 5 miles and guests must clean the entire facility before departure.