Fontana Lake – North Carolina

Nestled in the Smoky Mountains far from the bustle of city life, Fontana Lake is an inspiring retreat offering enchanting views. Emerald water, flourishing mountain foliage, spectacular sunsets, and a moderate climate are all part of everyday life for those who reside near the pristine shores of Fontana Lake.

Adjoining a very remote part of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Fontana Lake is roughly 30 miles long, 10,600 acres, and at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The Appalachian Trail crosses Fontana Dam and other park trails are accessible by boat. One of the tributaries supplying Fontana Lake, the Nantahala River supports thousands of whitewater rafters and kayakers each summer. Nearby Joyce Kilmer National Forest showcases magnificent, unsurpassed natural beauty and breathtaking views.

Direct access to interstate highways is achieved via the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, US Highway 74. The communities of Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, and Dillsboro provide shopping, recreation, music, and golf opportunities within a few minutes drive. Also within close proximity are the Swain County Center for the Arts and the Smoky Mountain Community Theatre where plays and performances run throughout the year.

Occupying a four-mile private peninsula, Fontana Lake Estates provides breathtaking views of Lake Fontana. The magnificent natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the splendor of Nantahala National Forest are also on display from this pleasant vantage point. Casual elegance defines this 1,300-acre Gated Community of estate-sized home sites in the southern Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina.