Fontana Lake
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina/Tennessee
Situated in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Lake is famous for its scenic beauty and offers ample boating and fishing opportunities.
Fontana Village Boat Launch
Tsali Recreation Area Launch
Lakeview Drive Ramp
Needles Eye Boat Ramp
Big Cove Boat Launch (accessible via the lakeside road)
Fontana Dam and Visitor Center
Great Smoky Mountains National Park access
Lakeshore Trail
Hazel Creek area (backcountry camping)
Boat-in campsites
Boating & kayaking
Fishing (bass, walleye, trout)
Swimming
Scenic paddling in coves
Camping (including backcountry in Great Smoky Mountains NP)
Hiking access to Appalachian Trail
Fontana Village Campground
Boat-in camping on Fontana Lake (accessible via boat from the marina)
Several primitive campsites accessible only by boat
Access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park nearby
Dispersed camping allowed in the national park for backpackers