Watauga Point Recreation Area is a day-use-only facility on the southern shore of Watauga Lake featuring direct water access for boating, fishing, and paddling activities.

The area offers picnic tables, grills, a covered pavilion with electricity (both reservable), accessible flush toilets (seasonal), and a gravel loop trail through the forest.

Located at over 1,900 feet elevation on Tennessee's highest reservoir, it provides scenic views of the lake and Big Laurel Branch Wilderness Area, with nearby boat ramps and additional Forest Service facilities within three miles.