Fontana lake

Turkey Creek Campground is a Family Campground in Western North Carolina. Located 10 miles west of Bryson City on Hwy 28N, between the Nantahala River Gorge and Tsali Recreation Area. We are near Fontana Lake, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherohala Skyway, tons of hiking trails and many other outdoor activities.

Just nine days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Congress authorized the Tennessee Valley Authority to construct Fontana Dam in North Carolina

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Hop aboard the Miss Hazel — a venerable 35-year-old pontoon boat — for a scenic tour of Fontana Lake, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Great Smoky Mountains surround the gorgeous Fontana Lake, which is the biggest lake in Western North Carolina. The tallest dam east of the Rockies is the 480-foot Fontana Dam (the equivalent of a 50-story skyscraper). Learn about the 1940s construction at the Tennessee Valley Authority Visitor Center while you drive or walk over the dam. Fontana Dam is a stop on the Appalachian Trail, which runs from Georgia to Maine.

Explore the many fishing streams, lakes, and rivers in Bryson City for family fun. Anglers of all ages can enjoy lake fishing on Fontana Lake and fly fishing on The Tuckasegee River's delayed harvest section.

Exploring the Fontana Dam and Visitor Center including info on history, Visitor Center overview, & fun activities nearby.

Lakefront rentals offer breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains plus proximity to the sparkling Fontana Lake waters. It's the perfect pairing.

Fontana Lake, North Carolina: See 33 reviews, articles, and 68 photos of Fontana Lake, ranked No.964 on TripAdvisor among 2,835 attractions in North Carolina.

Lake Fontana near Bryson City, NC