Experiences
Lakes & Rivers
Find the best lakes & rivers across the Southern Appalachians, then grab a stay right nearby.
9 experiences
AnchorDeep Creek Tubing
Bryson City, NC
Popular creek tubing area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Bryson City.
AnchorFontana Lake
Fontana Dam, NC
Large mountain lake popular for boating, fishing, paddling, scenic drives, and secluded getaways.
Fontana Lake
Fontana Dam, NC
Deep mountain reservoir on the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, popular for boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Lake Santeetlah
Robbinsville, NC
Clear, quiet mountain lake in Graham County ringed by national forest shoreline.
Cheoah Lake
Tapoco, NC
Narrow reservoir on the Little Tennessee River framed by steep Appalachian ridges.
Calderwood Lake
Tapoco, NC
Remote, deep-green reservoir on the NC/TN border along the Tail of the Dragon corridor.
Nantahala Lake
Topton, NC
Remote high-mountain lake feeding the famous Nantahala River below.
Tuckasegee River
Dillsboro, NC
Wide trout river through Sylva, Dillsboro, and Bryson City — a WNC Fly Fishing Trail anchor.
Nantahala River
Bryson City, NC
Class II–III whitewater river in the famous Nantahala Gorge.