Cliffside Lake Recreation Area Tours

Go for a walk or picnic under a shady tree at Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. You can choose your own adventure at this sprawling recreational area.

This outdoor recreational space is located in Highlands. Once you've done all you can at Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, pay a visit to nearby Old Edwards Club, Whiteside Mountain, and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center.

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Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge PKWY by IHG

Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge PKWY by IHG

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 26
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great stay and friendly staff!

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Elevation Lofts Hotel

Elevation Lofts Hotel

2 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 29 - Oct 3
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
McAllen (MFE) to Asheville (AVL)
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

4.5 out of 5
Biltmore Village
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 26
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orlando (MCO) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews)
My wife and I loved this hotel. Right at the front entrance to Biltmore which is why we came to Asheville. Staff were nice and professional. The food there was excellent. We really enjoyed the room. We will stay here again.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Popular places to visit

Small, yet lovely roadside waterfall - drive under it! Such a sweet discovery.

Bridal Veil Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its golf courses.

Bridal Veil Falls
The beautiful area of multiple waterfalls calls Glen Falls near Highlands, NC. View a video guide of the falls here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/glen-falls

Glen Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Glen Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. In the area, take in the entertainment venues and waterfalls.

Glen Falls
Cullasaja Falls, outside of Highlands NC, and 90% frozen over from the big freeze December 2017.

Cullasaja Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Cullasaja Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Cullasaja Falls
Overlook on Hwy 64 looking towards Cashiers at Cowee Gap.

Whiteside Mountain

Explore the great outdoors at Whiteside Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Whiteside Mountain

Dry Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Dry Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its hiking trails.

Dry Falls

Highlands Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Highlands at Highlands Country Club. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Highlands Country Club

Best Lodging Options Near Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

Trailborn Highlands

Trailborn Highlands

4 out of 5
96 Log Cabin Lane, Highlands, NC
Trailborn Highlands
The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge

2 out of 5
470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC
The Skyline Lodge
Quaint Highlands guest house cabin. Private and secluded.

Quaint Highlands guest house cabin. Private and secluded.

Highlands
Quaint Highlands guest house cabin. Private and secluded.
Luxury 4BR Mountain Home Near Downtown Highlands, Surrounded by Nantahala Forest

Luxury 4BR Mountain Home Near Downtown Highlands, Surrounded by Nantahala Forest

Highlands
Luxury 4BR Mountain Home Near Downtown Highlands, Surrounded by Nantahala Forest
⛰ Luxurious Highlands Mountain home/studio apartment. Perfect for families & pet

⛰ Luxurious Highlands Mountain home/studio apartment. Perfect for families & pet

Highlands
⛰ Luxurious Highlands Mountain home/studio apartment. Perfect for families & pet
'Smallwood' Cute Highlands Home w/ Screened Porch!

'Smallwood' Cute Highlands Home w/ Screened Porch!

Highlands
'Smallwood' Cute Highlands Home w/ Screened Porch!
La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC

Highlands
La Chatelaine, BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT FRENCH CHATEAU IN HIGHLANDS, NC
Mountain home with foosball, Ping-Pong, private deck, & wood-burning fireplace

Mountain home with foosball, Ping-Pong, private deck, & wood-burning fireplace

Highlands
Mountain home with foosball, Ping-Pong, private deck, & wood-burning fireplace
Beautiful Highlands cabin! 8 min to town-Pet friendly-lots of outdoor space

Beautiful Highlands cabin! 8 min to town-Pet friendly-lots of outdoor space

Highlands
Beautiful Highlands cabin! 8 min to town-Pet friendly-lots of outdoor space
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