Fontana Dam boasts the tallest dam east of the Rockies at 480 feet high. RV campers chase trout on Fontana Lake or hike the Appalachian Trail across its crest. Base your trip at Fontana Village Resort or Fontana Hilton Trail Shelter, where Smoky Mountain trails and waters beckon from $60 a night.
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Fontana Dam guards the southern tip of Fontana Lake in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Boat rentals launch from nearby marinas; trout anglers cast lines into deep waters. The Appalachian Trail crosses the dam itself, linking to 2,200 miles of rugged path through Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Waterfalls like those in nearby Deep Creek plunge 80 feet for hikers to chase.
Fontana Village Resort delivers lakefront RV sites from $60/night to families and boaters who crave comfort amid adventures. Fontana Hilton Trail Shelter targets Appalachian Trail thru-hikers with showers, drinking water, and campfires under the stars. Both parks hug Fontana Lake's shore, ideal bases for paddling, fishing, or summiting Clingmans Dome 30 miles north.
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Fontana Dam claims fame as the tallest in the eastern U.S. at 480 feet. It holds back Fontana Lake, a 29-mile waterway perfect for boating and trout fishing. The Appalachian Trail crosses its top, drawing thousands of hikers yearly into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Fontana Village Resort and Fontana Hilton Trail Shelter top the list near Fontana Dam. The resort offers lakefront sites from $60/night with easy access to boating. The shelter caters to hikers with showers, drinking water, and campfires right on the Appalachian Trail.
Yes, both listed RV parks near Fontana Dam welcome pets. Fontana Village Resort accommodates dogs on leashes in its family-oriented sites. Fontana Hilton Trail Shelter allows pets for thru-hikers, fitting the backcountry vibe amid Nantahala Forest trails.