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Through the summer months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Fontana Lake with nighttime lows in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Fontana Lake nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's. Fontana Lake sees pretty high levels of precipitation; during March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. This lake is so wonderful. If you're here, you might as well go to Bee Cove, and
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| | you can stay the night at Cable Cove Campground. So much fun stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, not enough time. In case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Cheoah River, and Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville is a pleasant place to get some rest. You assume that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Bee Cove Knob can be observed from Fontana Lake, and after a long day outdoors Highland Manor Inn And | |
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Conference Center is a fine site to spend a night or two. Getting to Augerhole Branch from Fontana Lake is easy, and you're probably addicted to lakes, Leonard Phillips Lake is one of those nearby. This lake is so wonderful. There's
so much to do here at Fontana Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Fontana Village Resort is a wonderful location for that, and if you've had enough of Fontana Lake, Santeetlah Lake is nearby. Fontana Dam is a place that is
close to Fontana Lake, and there's great hiking along the Russell Field Trail. Don't leave Fontana Lake without first going for a hike along the Long Hungry Ridge Trail. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Great Smoky
Mountains. Good hiking is available along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and Yellow Creek is a brilliant whitewater spot close by. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is always beautiful.
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Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, Robbinsville
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7 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, NC - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns an...
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Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend
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10 miles away
Family operated, country-inn atmosphere. 49 rooms. Quiet, hilltop setting. Beautiful Mountain view. Exceptionally clean, well maintained rooms. Private Balconies. Whirlpools. Fireplaces. Compli...
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Current weather conditions at Fontana Lake, Great Smoky Mountains, Swain County, North Carolina

Local climate location: KNOXVILLE WSO AP 13 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 35.45278 Longitude: -83.805
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Yellow Creek, Graham CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (SR 1242 to US 129) |
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Cheoah River, Graham CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class IV-V - 7.1 miles long (Grocery Store to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch) |
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Santeetlah River, Graham CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Forest Service road 81 to Santeetlah Lake) |
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Cable Cove Campground
 | Great campground. Not too big (20 sites?), rarely full. Large tent pads, fire rings with grill tops, a separate charcoal grill, picnic tables, and sometimes 2 lantern posts are set on spacious lots set far off the road with most parking areas big enough to accomidate large RV's. Access to campground and boat ramp is paved the whole way. Water and a primative flush toilet provided. Camping close to the entrance may include noises from the pumphouse at night. Only a quarter mile from boat ramp on one of the most beautiful sections of Lake Fontana. Great canoe-camping. The interpretive trail is probably a little over a mile long. Extensive hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking close by. Closest store is at Fontana Village, about 8 mi. away, and if they're closed, I think that the closest beer is some 30 mi. away in Bryson City. Be farwarned. PLEASE BE COURTIOUS TO OTHERS AND LEAVE BARKING DOGS AT HOME!... |
Fontana Village Resort
 | Fontana Village Resort maintains a twenty site campground on the Little Tennessee River in Fontana Dam, North Carolina. The campground has full restroom and shower facilities. Ten sites have water and electric hook-up. A waste disposal station is available for all vehicles.
In addition to the incredible location on the Little Tennessee, looking into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, guests are welcome in the main Village to enjoy all that Fontana Village has to offer. For more information, visit us online at http://www. Fontanavillage. Com or call us directly for reservations and information at 800. 849.2258 ... |
Teaberry Hill
 | RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Showers, Laundry, Nearby Restaurant(s), Nearby Attractions, Fishing, Boating...RV:Full hook ups, - 12 RV hookups, STORE:ice available, RESTAURANTS:20 minutes away, ATTRACTIONS:Appalachian Trail, NOC, Bryson City, Cheerokee all nearby, FISHING:Fontana and trout fishing nearby, BOATING:Fontana and Santeelah nearby... |
Hannah Mountain Trail
 | I can not wait to see the mountain. My family lived there in the mid 1800's and I want to see the area for myself.... |
Tuckaleechee Campground
 | 13 miles away Tuckaleechee Campground has re-opened under new management as of July 3rd, 2008. Go by and take a look around or you can call them at 865-448-9608 for reservations....Tuckaleechee Campround closed last Sept. We now go to Misty River Cabins & RV Resort about 5 miles from Tuckaleenhee.... |
Nantahala River
 | 14 miles away Be Aware! The Nanty is a bottom-release river - meaning that the water you're in has been sitting at the bottom of a lake for a while, totally unexposed to sunshine. The result: 50 degrees F, year-round. It may be 90 and sunny out, but it's a different story in the water - dress appropriately!... |
Misty River Cabins and RV Resort
 | 16 miles away RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...TENT:with RVs, RV:full hook ups, - 72 RV hookups...Misty River Cabins & RV Resort is located on the quite side of the mountain. The opposite side of the mountain from Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge and only 11 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, America's most visited national park and the land of black bears, stunning scenery, and winding wooded trails and 18 miles from the Tail of the Dragon on Hwy 129.
Misty River Cabins & RV Resort was voted Tennessee Campground of the Year 2008-2009 and was the only Tennessee Campground to be listed in the Top 21 Campground in the Nation in the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds satisfaction survey.
We have large flat open pull thru sites that are all full hook up sites, private bath rooms in out bath house, Cable TV, free Wifi, pool Hot tub and 2000 feet of river frontage so you can swim, fish and play on the Little River.
Please check out our web site at www. MistyRiverRV. Com or stop by and take a look around if you are in the area. ... |
South Fork Citico Trail
 | 17 miles away I am planning on hiking and backpacking on this trail in May and would like to know if anyone has any other experiences or recommendations on loops.... |
Ober Gatlinburg
 | 22 miles away 8 PHOTOS I went there 2 days ago. It was so fun.... Ober Gatlinburg doesn't have a lot of different runs to choose from but it's pretty ok based on the area.... |
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