Fontana Lake Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Fontana-Lake has the highest dam in the Tennessee Valley Authority System, and ranks among the most beautiful in the world. It's located 35 miles west of Bryson City and is surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, national forests and deep river gorges. Part of the Appalachian Trail crosses the top of Fontana Dam, which wasn't designed as an overflow dam, so it has a distinct appearance, with no water spilling over the top of it. Water is, instead, released through spillways downstream from the base of the dam. Fontana Lake is 29 miles long and has more than 240 miles of shoreline - most of which has not been developed, with more than 90 percent of it being owned by either the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service. Fishing is excellent in Fontana Lake, due to its' deep, cold waters that provide the ideal habitat for many species of fish. Boat docks and launching ramps are located at various sites around Fontana Lake, and other activities in the area include swimming, water skiing, hiking and horseback riding. History buffs also love Fontana Lake. When it was built, communities like Hazel Creek and Sugar Fork were cut off from the outside world because the lake covered their only access road. Today, some of the old cemeteries, chimneys and roads of the towns still remain. Also, "The Road to Nowhere" is a six-mile scenic drive that provides spectacular views of Fontana Lake and the Appalachian Mountains. It was originally meant to be a road for the residents who had to give up their homes when the dam was built to have access to their ancestral gravesites, but the government never completed it.

Surrounding areas: Stecoah, North Carolina (8.6 mi), Robbinsville, North Carolina (9.0 mi), Nantahala, North Carolina (13.8 mi), Almond, North Carolina (14.7 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (15.2 mi), Topton, North Carolina (15.3 mi), Andrews, North Carolina (17.4 mi)

Fontana Lake Vacation Rentals

Fontana Lake Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville	107 Rodney Orr By-Pass	Robbinsville, NC	9.0 mi.	(828) 479-6772
San-ran Motel		Robbinsville, NC	9.0 mi.	(828) 479-3256
Docks Motel	8219 State Hwy 73	Townsend, TN	15.6 mi.	(865) 448-2234
Highland Manor Inn	7766 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	15.7 mi.	(800) 213-9462
Family Inns Of America	7239 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	15.8 mi.	(423) 488-9100
Comfort Inn Parkside	7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	15.9 mi.	(865) 448-9000
Hampton Inn	7829 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	15.9 mi.	(865) 448-9000
Andrews Valley Inn	Beavercreek Rd	Andrews, NC	17.4 mi.	(888) 777-7901
Charleston Inn	208 Arlington Ave	Bryson City, NC	20.1 mi.	(828) 488-4644
Nantahala Village Mountain Resort	9400 Hwy 19 West	Bryson City, NC	20.2 mi.	(828) 488-2826
Sleep Inn	500 SPG St	Bryson City, NC	20.2 mi.	(828) 488-0326
Budget Inn	218 Washington St	Maryville, TN	23.0 mi.	(865) 984-2300
American Classic Suites	805 Foothills Mall Dr	Maryville, TN	23.3 mi.	(865) 983-9839
Executive Lodge Motel	215 S Hall Rd	Alcoa, TN	23.5 mi.	(865) 984-9958
Ela Motor Court	5280 Ela Rd	Bryson City, NC	23.8 mi.	(828) 488-2284
Gazebo Inn	417 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	23.8 mi.	(865) 436-2222
Quality Inn Creekside	125 Leconte Creek Dr	Gatlinburg, TN	23.8 mi.	(865) 436-4865
Shoney's Inn & Suites	515 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	23.8 mi.	(865) 436-5883
Lloyd's On The River	5370 Ela Rd	Bryson City, NC	23.9 mi.	(828) 488-3767
Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg	680 River Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	23.9 mi.	(800) 228-2800
Jack Huff's Motor Lodge	204 Cherokee Orchard Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	23.9 mi.	(865) 436-5171
Park Vista Resort Hotel	705 Cherokee Orchard Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	23.9 mi.	(865) 436-9211
Microtel	211 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.0 mi.	(865) 436-0107
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites	135 Reagan Dr	Gatlinburg, TN	24.1 mi.	(865) 436-7991
Econolodge Downtown	247 Newton Ln	Gatlinburg, TN	24.2 mi.	(865) 436-6626
Clarion Inn & Suites	1100 Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5656
Comfort Inn	293 Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5047
Econo Lodge Belle Aire	405 Historic Nature Trl	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5836
Fairfield Inn And Suites Gatlinburg North	168 Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(800) 228-2800
Family Inn Suites-gatlinburg	218 Ski MT Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-3300
Howard Johnsons	1109 Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5811
MT Heritage Inn	575 Riv Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(800) 343-7953
Quality Inn	938 Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5607
Red Oak Lodge	436 East Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 430-3228
River Terrace Resort And Convention Center	240 Riv Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5161
Rodeway Inn Skyland	223 East Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-5821
Sleep Inn & Suites	335 E Pkwy	Gatlinburg, TN	24.7 mi.	(865) 436-9945
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	130 Associates Blvd	Alcoa, TN	25.1 mi.	(865) 981-9008
Jameson Inn	206 Corporate Pl	Alcoa, TN	25.1 mi.	(865) 984-6800
Mainstay Suites	361 Fountain View Cir	Alcoa, TN	25.1 mi.	(865) 379-7799

Bed & Breakfast
Angels Landing Inn	94 Campbell St	Murphy, NC	28.3 mi.	(828) 835-8877

Fontana Lake Weather & Climate

The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	50°F	29°F	5.82 in.	-
February	54°F	31°F	5.21 in.	-
March	63°F	38°F	6.28 in.	-
April	72°F	44°F	4.76 in.	-
May	78°F	52°F	5.63 in.	-
June	84°F	59°F	5.56 in.	-
July	87°F	62°F	5.61 in.	-
August	86°F	62°F	4.10 in.	-
September	80°F	57°F	4.15 in.	-
October	71°F	46°F	3.23 in.	-
November	61°F	38°F	4.58 in.	-
December	53°F	32°F	5.10 in.	-

Fontana Lake Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located about 26 miles northwest of Fontana Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located approximately 32 miles northeast of Fontana Lake in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located roughly 55 miles northeast of Fontana Lake in Morristown, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located around 71 miles east of Fontana Lake in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 75 miles northeast of Fontana Lake in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Fontana Lake Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	27.1 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	27.1 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	27.6 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	27.6 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	31.8 mi.
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	40.0 mi.
Lake Winnepesaukah	Rossville	GA	89.7 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	89.0 mi.
White Water Park	Marietta	GA	112.0 mi.

Golf Courses
Laurel Valley Country Club	Townsend	TN	15.6 mi.
Golf Club	Maryville	TN	22.5 mi.
Lambert Acres Golf Club	Maryville	TN	22.5 mi.
Royal Oaks Country Club	Maryville	TN	22.5 mi.
Smoky Mountain Country Club	Whittier	NC	25.1 mi.
Rarity Bay on Lake Tellico	Vonore	TN	26.2 mi.
Egwani Farms Golf Course	Rockford	TN	26.5 mi.
Pine Lakes Golf Club	Rockford	TN	26.5 mi.
Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course	Pigeon Forge	TN	27.2 mi.
Chatuge Shores Golf Course	Hayesville	NC	28.1 mi.
Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club	Murphy	NC	28.1 mi.
Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club	Hayesville	NC	28.1 mi.

Ski Areas
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	40.0 mi.
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	41.1 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	75.1 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	118.9 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	118.9 mi.

State Parks
Chatuge State Park		GA	34.0 mi.

Museums
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum	Vonore	TN	26.3 mi.	(History)
East Tennessee Discovery Center	Knoxville	TN	35.7 mi.	(Science)
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture	Knoxville	TN	35.7 mi.	(Art)
Knoxville Museum of Art	Knoxville	TN	35.7 mi.	(Art)
East Tennessee Historical Society Museum	Knoxville	TN	35.7 mi.	(History)
Farragut Folklife Museum	Farragut	TN	35.7 mi.	(History)
American Museum of Science and Energy	Oak Ridge	TN	46.5 mi.	(Science)

Zoos and Aquariums
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	35.7 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	71.1 mi.
Tennessee Aquarium	Chattanooga	TN	89.5 mi.
Warner Park Zoo	Chattanooga	TN	89.5 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	89.8 mi.

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