At more than 1,900 feet above sea level, surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Reservoir is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. NO neighborhood restrictions! live life the way you want to in this turnkey, custom-built, woodland paradise boasting 75' of lake frontage, easy access to the water's edge, private cove living, year round water, seconds from main channel. Watauga Lake is a sport fishing, sailing, skiing, waterfowl paradise with 6,430 acres, 105 miles of shoreline, 17 recreation areas and access to the Appalachian Trail.