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Fontana Lake is a scenic and remote lake in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, with fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking and more. Learn about the lake's history, attractions, activities, restaurants and more in this comprehensive guide.
Fontana Lake is a 29-mile long TVA lake in the Great Smoky Mountains near Bryson City, NC. It offers boating, fishing, camping and hiking opportunities, as well as a view of the Fontana Dam, the highest in the Eastern US.
Fontana Lake is a reservoir impounded by Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River, and is located in Graham and Swain counties in North Carolina. The lake forms part of the southern border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the northern border of part of the Nantahala National Forest.
Mar 24, 2012 · Fontana Lake. 48 reviews. #678 of 5,261 things to do in North Carolina. Bodies of WaterNature & Wildlife Areas. Write a review. About. This 29-mile-long lake has deep, cold waters that provide an ideal setting for fishing and other water recreation. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing.
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Sep 25, 2023 · Fontana Lake is a large lake in Western North Carolina, bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest. You can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and touring the tallest dam in the eastern US at Fontana Lake.
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At 480 ft, the equivalent of a 50-story skyscraper, it is the highest dam in TVA and the tallest dam east of the Rockies. It's located on the Little Tennessee River. Visit the Fontana Dam Visitor Center for videos , pictures and information of the history of the Dam.
Oct 21, 2020 · Fontana Lake is a man-made lake formed by a dam in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It offers fishing, swimming, sightseeing, camping, and houseboating opportunities in a scenic and remote area.