Fontana Village Campground

The Great Outdoors

Situated between a national forest and a national park, there is always going to be plenty to do when you book an RV in Graham county. A twenty-mile hiking and biking trail system surround the resort, with trails from easy going along the creek or more rugged terrain in the surrounding mountains. The system links directly to the much longer Appalachian Trail that passes through the resort and also the more difficult Benton MacKaye Trail. There's something for everyone while motorhome camping at Fontana Village Campground.Within walking distance from the RV campground is the Fontana Dam and vast Fontana Lake. The resort has a marina just a short distance from the campground where you can rent anything from a canoe to a pontoon boat. The lake is long and narrow, with many inlets and creeks to explore.Anglers will love the peace and tranquility you can find here, plus the wide variety of fishing on offer. Apart from offering over 238 miles of shoreline, there are over 10,000 acres of water to fish on. The lake is well-stocked with various species of bass, catfish, and trout, plus carp, crappie, and perch. With such a wide variety of fishing on offer, it makes sense to take a guide, and there are plenty available in the local area.All this without leaving the confines of the resort! Whichever way you venture, you are walking in a national forest or national park grounds, with all the outdoor activities they offer, such as bird and animal watching, hiking, mountain climbing, and more. This really is an outdoor lovers dream location.

Exploring the Area

While you can all your daily grocery needs at the resort store, it's great to get out and explore a little. At the far eastern end of the lake is Bryson City, NC, sitting at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's a small but beautiful town, with a history stretching back 14,000 years when Native Americans hunted here. The town we see today developed from around the early 1800s and is worth exploring, notably the historic courthouse.While in Bryson City, take a trip on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad that will take you along the edge of the Fontana Lake and local rivers. During November and December, the railroad is transformed into the Polar Express, which takes you on a magical trip to the North Pole. Always a hit with the younger kids! If you'd like to learn about life in the North Carolina mountains, then check out the Swain County Heritage Museum in downtown Bryson City.Local towns have numerous events during the year. Robbinsville holds a fourth of July Heritage Festival and the annual Ramp Festival in May that started in the 1940s. A ramp is a wild onion that grows in the mountains and is harvested in the spring. When you are RV camping nearby in the fall, then maybe Stecoah's annual Harvest festival will be of interest.