Highlands Live Cam

An incorporated town in Macon County

Hosted by:
  • Mitchell's Lodge & Cottages
  • 264 Dillard Road - Highlands
  • North Carolina 28741 - United States
  • (828) 526-2267
  • https://www.mitchellslodge.com/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Highlands. Highlands History The Highlands is a town in Macon County, North Carolina, located in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The area has a rich and diverse history dating back to pre-colonial times. Before the arrival of European settlers, the region was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Creek, and Catawba. These tribes used the land for hunting, fishing, and ag.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 8–10am localBest visibility before afternoon clouds; mountain peaks clear
Winter (Dec–Mar)Snow conditions and ski activity — peak season
Summer (June–Aug)Hiking season; green slopes and different landscape character
After snowfallFresh snow on terrain — check conditions before driving passes

Quick Facts

History & Context

Highlands History The Highlands is a town in Macon County, North Carolina, located in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The area has a rich and diverse history dating back to pre-colonial times. Before the arrival of European settlers, the region was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Creek, and Catawba. These tribes used the land for hunting, fishing, and agriculture, and their presence is still evident today in the many Native American artifacts that have been found in the area. In the late 1700s, European settlers began to move into the area, attracted by the fertile land and abundant natural resources. The town of Highlands was founded in 1875 by two developers, Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson, who saw the potential for the area as a summer resort destination.

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