The Town of Hayesville

     As the county seat of Clay County, Hayesville has small-town charm with the beauty of mountains, lakes, rivers and streams. Opportunities for camping, golf, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and water sports are plentiful. 

     The Historic red brick Court House that was built in 1888 is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the center of the town square surrounded by numerous small stores, shops and restaurants with long porch covered sidewalks and is the centerpiece of community festivals, celebrations, and get-togethers. Also on the square are two Museums, the Library and the Post Office. Coming soon is a turn of the century Pioneer Village.

     Lake Chatuge, which covers 7,200 acres with 133 miles of shoreline, lies half in North Carolina and half in Georgia and is totally surrounded by mountains. The lake offers many recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping.  On any summer day, fisherman, boaters, swimmers can be found enjoying the crystal blue water together. From Bass Tournaments to simple relaxation, Lake Chatuge has it all!

     If Golf is your game, Hayesville is proud to have 2 beautiful courses.  Chatuge Shores offers 18 holes for the public with 150 acres and hole 8 bordering Lake Chatuge. The Ridges At Mountain Harbour boasts a Ben Wright, 18 hole, challenging course in a scenic mountain, country club setting. Also near is the award winning Brasstown Valley Golf Club in Young Harris GA.

     There are three hospitals within 20 miles and many other medical and dental facilities.

     The Restaurants are numerous in Hayesville, Hiawassee GA (12 miles) and Blairsville GA (20 miles) and don’t miss the famous Georgia Mountain Fair and the John C Campbell Folk School.

     All of this is just a two hour drive from the major cities of Atlanta GA, Chattanooga TN, and Asheville NC.

Hayesville, NC

◦  Chamber of Commerce

◦ Peacock Play House

◦ Clay County Museum

◦ Historic Court House-built in 1888 designated in the National Register of Historical Places.

◦ Lake Chatuge- Shoreline - 130 miles

 Brasstown, NC

◦ John Campbell Folk School-

historical landmark showcasing

world renowned artists

Hiawassee, GA

◦ Chamber of Commerce

◦ Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

◦ Rhododendron Festival

◦ Brasstown Bald Mountain - highest peak in GA- 4,784 feet

Young Harris, GA

◦ Planetarium-Maxwell Center

◦ Young Harris College - Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college founded 1886

◦ Brasstown Valley Resort -

golf resort

Helen, GA

◦ Chamber of Commerce

◦ Oktoberfest

◦ Chattahoochee River

◦ Alpine Village Shopping

Murphy, NC

◦ Chamber of Commerce

Franklin, NC

◦ Chamber of Commerce

◦ Nantahala National Forest - Over 152,000 acres of the forest lie within Macon County