Highlands-Cashiers Plateau

A Western North Carolina plateau known as the pinnacle of mountain living

Among the most sought-after destinations in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. It has lured families for generations, especially those from Greenville, Atlanta, and Asheville. This entire region is picturesque: the “land of waterfalls” it’s romantically referred to. For many, this has become a haven for fine mountain living all the year-round—a place to call home. For others, it serves as a welcomed retreat from the stress and grind of everyday life. Whether it’s intended as a primary, second, or even third home, the entire Highlands-Cashiers region attracts families from all across the nation with its enchanting mix of natural scenic wonders and small-town mountain charm. Perfectly situated at the heart of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau, Chinquapin is just ten minutes from downtown Cashiers and a twenty from neighboring Highlands.

Cashiers Crossroads: The Center of it All

If great things come in small packages, then Cashiers is a rare gem indeed. Under two miles square with a single intersection, you can walk from the center of town to the edge in the time it takes to fry an egg. Located at the intersection of Highways 107 and 64, Cashiers is unlike any other mountain town in the Southern Appalachian, or in the country for that matter. It sits almost directly on the Eastern Continental Divide, at an elevation that attracts visitors as consistently as it repels bugs and summer heat. Nearby, nature abounds. Panthertown Valley in the Nantahala National Forest is four miles away; and the pristine Lake Glenville is just eight miles away. In town, quirky boutiques and specialty shops await, featuring antiques, handcrafted furniture, art, and more. Local restaurants satisfy every taste, from gourmet to down-home. And the people are ready with a smile that’s as pleasing as a caressing breeze on a summer night. Best of all, the town serves as an extended community for Chinquapin homeowners, who are accepted eagerly, like the changing of each season.

Panthertown Valley

Panthertown Valley

The eastern boundary of Chinquapin bumps up against 6,700 acres of breathtaking forest known as Panthertown Valley. As part of the Nantahala National Forest, this treasure-laden wilderness area presents an inviting network of hiking trails, streams, and waterfalls—all in your own backyard.

Lake Glenville

Located just a few miles away in serene mountain rain forest, Lake Glenville is a natural treasure—with the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi. Pure, fresh water and 26 miles of inviting shoreline offer outdoor lovers unlimited recreation: fishing, skiing, tubing, paddle-boarding, swimming, and hiking.