Bear Lake Reserve (Greeter's Cottage)

412 Lake Forest Drive

Tuckasegee, NC 28783

Reception can be spotty in the mountains. We urge visitors to download directions for easy offline access if using services like Waze or Google Maps.

Attached are pdf. maps and directions to help assist you:

Directions from Asheville Airport to Western Carolina University (landmark)

Directions from Western Carolina University to Shook Cove Road (you'll see a sign that reads Welcome to Bear Lake and Lady CastleHawk).

Directions from Shook Cove Road to Bear Lake Reserve (Greeter's Cottage)

Directions from Western Carolina University to Lady CastleHawk

When you get to the Greeter's Cottage, you will be provided a folder with resources, and maps. Most importantly, you can use the Greeter's Cottage Wifi (see attached pdf for directions and information). In short, Network: Bear Lake Public, Password: bearlake

Enter the address of your destination within Bear Lake.

Reference Points from the Greeter's Cottage

3.2 Miles following the "yellow stripes, yellow reflectors" to the wooden bridge.

At the wooden bridge you have two choices, heading left following the yellow reflectors will take you to the Lake Club, where the reception dinner is Thursday night (6:30pm).

At the wooden bridge if you make a right following the "green reflectors" will take you to the Summit/Golf Course where Saturday's farewell dinner will be held (5:00pm).

Our Story

Our Story coming soon!