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What Are The Best Rental Amenities in Fontana Lake, NC?

Top Rental Amenities in Fontana Lake, NC

The above reveals the top rental amenities and the property numbers associated with each of them in Fontana Lake. In Fontana Lake, 979 rentals offer TV, 972 rentals offer Air Conditioning, 938 rentals offer Bed linens provided. So, if you need TV during your vacation, use the TV filter to compare these properties. Two amenities that are not typical are Pool, Garden or Backyard.

Which Price Range Is Most Typical in Fontana Lake, NC Area?

Vacation Cabin & House Rental Price Information in Fontana Lake, NC

The graph shows the percentages of vacation homes in each price bucket. Fontana Lake has the largest percentage (36.24%) of homes in $100 - $150 price range.
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How Many Accommodations Are Pets Allowed in Fontana Lake, NC?
Percentage of Pet Friendly Rental Properties in Fontana Lake, NC
38.28% of vacation homes in Fontana Lake are pet friendly. If you have pet allergies, make sure to check the home property and see whether it is a pet-friendly vacation home or not.
Trail Recommendations in Fontana Lake, NC Area?
Must Visit Trails In Fontana Lake, NC
The most visited trails here in Fontana Lake are: Fontana To Wesser - AT, Appalachian Trail: Fontana Dam to Davenport Gap, Shuckstack Tower Trail, Appalachian National Scenic Trail Fontana Lake to Mount Squires, Lakeshore, Lakeshore Trail via Fontana Dam, Eagle Creek, Lewellyn Cove, Stecoah Gap to Cody Branch, Cheoah Bald.
Any RV Campgrounds in Fontana Lake, NC?
Campgrounds Recommendations In Fontana Lake, NC
For campgrounds in Fontana Lake, here are our recommendations: Mountaineer Campground, Rattler Ford Campground, Horse Cove Campground, Fontana Village Campground, Turkey Creek Campground, Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground, Deep Creek Tube Center and Campground, Cades Cove Campground, Cades Cove Group Campground, Townsend / Great Smokies KOA.
What does the calendar look like for local events & festivals in Fontana Lake, NC?
Local Events & Festivals

There are no special festivals and parties. Small parties can be held while camping by the lake.

What are the travel peak seasons in Fontana Lake, NC?
Peak Seasons

It is hot and muggy in summer, cold in winter, humid and partly cloudy throughout the year. During the year, the temperature usually varies between - 1 ° C and 31 ° C, rarely below - 8 ° C or above 35 ° C. July is the best month to visit.

What are the activities in Fontana Lake, NC that are family friendly?
Family Friendly Activities

Tsali recreational area: known as a paradise for nature lovers. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, bird watching, and horse riding in this beautiful park. Suitable for family travel.

Great smokey mountain: experience some of the most spectacularly scenic and beautiful driving routes.

What are the must-visit places in Fontana Lake, NC?
Must See Attractions

Fontana Lake: surrounded by 238 miles of wooded coastline, Lake Fontana is protected from over-exploitation because more than 90% of its coastline is publicly owned by the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. It ensures the living environment of wild animals and plants and provides tourists with a real opportunity to return to nature.

Fontana dam: you can swim in cool, clean water. Swimming, rowing, and water skiing are all entertainment. There are also several private docks and docks where you can rent anything from kayaks to the large boathouse.

Tsali recreational area: known as a paradise for nature lovers. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, bird watching and horse riding in this beautiful park.

How to plan 1 or 2 or 3-day trip itineraries in Fontana Lake, NC?
Trip Planning

One-Day Trip Itinerary

Morning: fishing and hunting by lake Fontana, one of the most popular activities in Lake Fontana. The deep cold water of the Fontana dam provides an ideal habitat for many of the most ideal fish species.

Noon: enjoy hiking, mountain biking, nature observation, bird watching and horse riding in the Shali recreation area

Afternoon: swim in cool, clean water after lunch. 

How to get around in Fontana Lake, NC?
Transportations

You can get to the nearest airport by plane and then get there by taxi or bus.

For local travels, Local car rental/shuttle bus/group tour/walking are the options you can pick.

What are the nightlife spots in Fontana Lake, NC?
Nightlife Spots

Nantahala Brewing & burger + bar: Great bar and the address is: 116 Ramseur St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

Camping by the lake: a good place for family and friends to get together.

Where are the hidden gems or unique spots to visit in Fontana Lake, NC?
Hidden Gems

Finger Lakes day-use area in Fontana: most of the river banks and lake banks are too steep to serve as beaches. An exception is the finger Lake usage area in Lake Fontana, where there are wild dining tables, public toilets, and swimming areas, but there is no lifeguard and swimming is risky. Finger lake is also an area for canoes, canoes, paddles, and other non-motorized boats.

Where to visit in order to explore art and culture in Fontana Lake, NC?
Art & Culture Places

Fontana dam: it's an engineering miracle. It's 480 feet high and, unlike many other dams, no water spills to the top. When the reservoir is full and close to capacity, water is discharged through the spillway at the bottom of the dam. The Fontana dam was built when the United States entered World War II to generate electricity and produce the aluminum the country needed during the war. The dam stretches 2365 feet across the Little Tennessee River.

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