Nantahala Gorge Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Nantahala-Gorge is located in Swain County, and 85 percent of the county's 553 square miles is federal land. This means it is mostly mountains, forests, streams, rivers and wilderness. This unhurried and unspoiled bit of paradise is just 60 miles from Asheville and 85 miles from Knoxville, Tennessee. Some of North Carolina's most scenic rivers, the Nantahala, Oconaluftee and Tuckasegee are located in Swain County and offer unparalleled recreational opportunities. The Nantahala River Gorge draws thousands of rafters and kayakers each year. The clear, cold waters rush for 9 miles through the spectacular Nantahala Gorge in the Nantahala Forest. This is one of the most heavily used whitewater rivers in the region, with a constant flow of rafters - who are fun to watch, even if you don't care to join in the sport. There are also great mountain biking trails in the area, and some of the state's most popular series of mountain bike races are held here. Other exciting activities in the Nantahala Gorge area include canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Rockhounds will love the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine, which is open from mid-March to the end of October. For a relaxing look at the area, the Great Smoky Mountain Railway offers a spectacular Nantahala Gorge Excursion, mid-March through December.

Surrounding areas: Alarka, North Carolina (6.6 mi), Stecoah, North Carolina (7.3 mi), Nantahala, North Carolina (7.5 mi), Bryson City, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Aquone, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Topton, North Carolina (11.0 mi), Whittier, North Carolina (12.6 mi)

Nantahala Gorge Vacation Rentals

Nantahala Gorge Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Charleston Inn	208 Arlington Ave	Bryson City, NC	7.8 mi.	(828) 488-4644
Nantahala Village Mountain Resort	9400 Hwy 19 West	Bryson City, NC	8.3 mi.	(828) 488-2826
Sleep Inn	500 SPG St	Bryson City, NC	8.3 mi.	(828) 488-0326
Ela Motor Court	5280 Ela Rd	Bryson City, NC	11.9 mi.	(828) 488-2284
Lloyd's On The River	5370 Ela Rd	Bryson City, NC	12.0 mi.	(828) 488-3767
Microtel Inn & Suites Robbinsville	107 Rodney Orr By-Pass	Robbinsville, NC	14.0 mi.	(828) 479-6772
San-ran Motel		Robbinsville, NC	14.0 mi.	(828) 479-3256
Snow Hill Inn	531 Snow HL Rd	Franklin, NC	15.8 mi.	(828) 369-2100
Days Inn	1320 E Main St	Franklin, NC	16.0 mi.	(828) 524-6491
Comfort Suites	35 Hwy 441 North	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-3500
Days Inn Smokey Mountain Inn	660 Painttown Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-2300
Econo Lodge	Us Hwy 19	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-4575
Fairfield Inn & Suite - Cherokee	568 Painttown Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-0400
Hampton Inn	185 Tsalagi Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-3115
Holiday Inn Cherokee	Hwy 19 W	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-9181
Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites	376 Paint Town Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-3113
Holiday Inn	Hwy 19 S	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-9181
Microtel Inn & Suites	674 Casino Trl	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-7800
Quality Inn-cherokee	US 441 N Byp	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-4702
Ramada Limited	196 Painttown Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-4231
Sleep Inn	Hwy 441 Pob 1956	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-4730
Travelodge	Acquoni Rd	Cherokee, NC	16.1 mi.	(828) 497-2226
Microtel Inn & Suites	81 Allman Dr	Franklin, NC	16.6 mi.	(828) 349-9000
Hampton Inn	244 Cunningham Rd	Franklin, NC	16.7 mi.	(828) 369-0600
Baymont Inn-Cherokee/Smoky MTNS	1455 Acquoni Rd	Cherokee, NC	17.2 mi.	(828) 497-2102
Best Western Great Smokies Inn	1636 Acquoni Rd	Cherokee, NC	17.2 mi.	(828) 497-2020
Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites	248 Wbi Dr	Dillsboro, NC	17.5 mi.	(828) 586-6060
Mountain Creek Cottages	162 Dicks CRK Rd	Dillsboro, NC	17.5 mi.	(704) 586-6042
Andrews Valley Inn	Beavercreek Rd	Andrews, NC	18.2 mi.	(888) 777-7901
Comfort Inn	Hwy 23/74	Sylva, NC	19.0 mi.	(828) 586-3315
University Inn	563 N Country CLB Dr	Cullowhee, NC	22.0 mi.	(828) 293-5442
Jack Huff's Motor Lodge	204 Cherokee Orchard Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.2 mi.	(865) 436-5171
Park Vista Resort Hotel	705 Cherokee Orchard Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.2 mi.	(865) 436-9211
Shoney's Inn & Suites	515 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.2 mi.	(865) 436-5883
Gazebo Inn	417 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.3 mi.	(865) 436-2222
Quality Inn Creekside	125 Leconte Creek Dr	Gatlinburg, TN	24.4 mi.	(865) 436-4865
Microtel	211 Airport Rd	Gatlinburg, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 436-0107
Comfort Inn Parkside	7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 448-9000
Docks Motel	8219 State Hwy 73	Townsend, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 448-2234
Hampton Inn	7829 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy	Townsend, TN	24.5 mi.	(865) 448-9000

Bed & Breakfast
Freeze House Bed And Breakfast	71 Sylvan Heights	Sylva, NC	19.0 mi.	(828) 586-8161

Nantahala Gorge 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	47°F	24°F	5.39 in.	-
February	52°F	25°F	4.89 in.	-
March	60°F	32°F	5.76 in.	-
April	68°F	38°F	4.09 in.	-
May	75°F	49°F	4.90 in.	-
June	81°F	57°F	4.49 in.	-
July	84°F	61°F	4.09 in.	-
August	83°F	61°F	4.48 in.	-
September	77°F	55°F	3.94 in.	-
October	69°F	41°F	3.29 in.	-
November	59°F	32°F	4.58 in.	-
December	50°F	26°F	4.57 in.	-

Nantahala Gorge Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 34 miles north of Nantahala Gorge in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 39 miles northwest of Nantahala Gorge in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 57 miles east of Nantahala Gorge in Asheville, North Carolina, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located around 57 miles north of Nantahala Gorge in Morristown, Tennessee, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 71 miles northeast of Nantahala Gorge in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Nantahala Gorge Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	16.1 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	16.1 mi.
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	28.4 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	29.8 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	29.8 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	35.3 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	85.7 mi.
White Water Park	Marietta	GA	112.1 mi.

Golf Courses
Smoky Mountain Country Club	Whittier	NC	12.5 mi.
Franklin Golf Course	Franklin	NC	15.9 mi.
Mill Creek Country Club	Franklin	NC	15.9 mi.
Laurel Valley Country Club	Townsend	TN	24.5 mi.
Chatuge Shores Golf Course	Hayesville	NC	25.8 mi.
Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club	Hayesville	NC	25.8 mi.
Highlands Cove	Highlands	NC	29.2 mi.

Ski Areas
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	27.6 mi.
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	28.4 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	65.5 mi.
Ski Beech	Banner Elk	NC	110.0 mi.
Sugar Mountain Ski Area	Banner Elk	NC	110.0 mi.
Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort	Seven Devils	NC	111.6 mi.

State Parks
Chatuge State Park		GA	30.8 mi.
Black Rock Mountain State Park		GA	32.7 mi.
Moccasin Creek State Park		GA	35.7 mi.

Museums
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum	Vonore	TN	41.5 mi.	(History)
East Tennessee Discovery Center	Knoxville	TN	46.3 mi.	(Science)
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture	Knoxville	TN	46.3 mi.	(Art)
Knoxville Museum of Art	Knoxville	TN	46.3 mi.	(Art)
East Tennessee Historical Society Museum	Knoxville	TN	46.3 mi.	(History)
Farragut Folklife Museum	Farragut	TN	49.3 mi.	(History)
South Carolina Gold Museum	Pickens	SC	58.4 mi.	(Miscellaneous)

Zoos and Aquariums
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	46.3 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	59.2 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	74.7 mi.
Tennessee Aquarium	Chattanooga	TN	101.0 mi.
Warner Park Zoo	Chattanooga	TN	101.0 mi.

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