Lake Junaluska

Enter into the stunning beauty of fall in the Appalachian Mountains when you attend the 2021 Feast of Tabernacles in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina! The area offers many restaurants, coffee shops, microbreweries, shops and activities for all ages. Explore rivers and mountains by horseback, hike a scenic trail, enjoy a picnic by the lake while you fish or paddle the serene waters of Lake Junaluska in a canoe or kayak. The more adventurous may try an afternoon of whitewater rafting or ziplining! Most importantly, come to soak in the many beautiful views and peaceful surroundings to bring you back to the meaning of the Feast of Tabernacles every day.

Group Activities: Scenic mountain train excursion, family dance and family and teen activities (and more events) will be posted soon.

Daily Temperature: In late September, the average daily high is 75 degrees and a low of 52.

Parking: Stuart Hall has a large level parking lot and easy drop off area near the entrance. We will have plenty of spaces reserved for handicap access and those needing to park closer to the building. 

Dining and Shopping: There are many restaurants in nearby Waynesville (about a five-minute drive), in Maggie Valley (10 minutes), Asheville (30 minutes) and shopping throughout the area.

Recreation: On the campus enjoy picturesque 200-acre Lake Junaluska (fishing requires a North Carolina license). There is a 3.8-mile lakeside walking trail, canoe rentals, fitness center, volleyball, basketball, tennis, mini-golf, children’s playground, 18-hole golf course, gift/coffee shop and more. Nearby Asheville, North Carolina, is a lovely city with some of the best restaurants in the south. Attractions include the famous Biltmore Estate, Asheville Botanical Gardens, Tweetsie theme park and much more.

Note: Small crosses are on Lake Junaluska’s informational signs and there is a large cross at the far end of the lake. However, there are no crosses in the hall where services will be held.

Taxes: The hotel/motel tax is 11 percent, and the state sales tax is 7 percent.