Trade your busy schedule for an unforgettable mountain escape at Fontana Village Resort! Pack your bags for renovated lodge rooms, lazy river floats, and pontoon rentals to remote Hazel Creek. Loosen your belt for prime rib dinners and hand-dipped ice cream scoops after sunset historic tours on Fontana Lake today!
Key Takeaways
- Smoky Mountain Lodging: Fontana Village Resort offers accommodations ranging from recently renovated lodge rooms to cozy mountain cabins, providing an ideal base camp for exploring Western North Carolina.
- Poolside & Outdoor Recreation: Features a lazy river, private cabanas, and a poolside bar serving boozy slushies and snacks, plus resort activities like pickleball, trout pond fishing, outdoor movies, and nightly bonfire s’mores.
- Diverse On-Site Dining: Guests can enjoy all-day casual dining, espresso, and Thursday night live music at Quill’s Canteen, elevated dinners like prime rib and fresh seafood at Hazel’s Restaurant, or hand-dipped scoops at the General Store Ice Cream Parlor.
- Historic Sunset Tours: Offers Miss Hazel’s Sunset Historic Tour with Captain Carl, giving visitors a guided narrative on the rich history of Fontana Village and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains.
- Access to Remote Hazel Creek: Pontoon boat rentals allow guests to navigate Fontana Lake to reach Hazel Creek—one of the most remote sections of Great Smoky Mountains National Park—known for scenic hiking, historic ruins, and native brook trout fishing.
Fontana Village, NC
August, 2026
There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy at Fontana Village Resort. Whether you’re staying in one of our renovated lodge rooms or cozy mountain cabins, you’ll find the perfect home base for a Smoky Mountain getaway.
Spend the day floating the lazy river, relaxing in a private cabana, or cooling off with a boozy slushie and warm soft pretzel from the poolside bar. Beyond the pool, guests can enjoy weekly activities such as kickball, outdoor movies, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, trout pond fishing, and evening bonfires with s’mores.
When it’s time to eat, Quill’s Canteen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with handcrafted espresso, local beer, and live music every Thursday. For a special night out, Hazel’s Restaurant offers an elevated dining experience featuring fresh seafood, prime rib, and chef-inspired specialties. Before the day ends, stop by the Ice Cream Parlor inside the General Store for a hand-dipped scoop and nostalgic treats.
Looking to explore beyond the village? Join Miss Hazel’s Sunset Historic Tour with Captain Carl to discover the fascinating history of Fontana Village and the surrounding mountains or rent a pontoon to visit the most remote area of the Great Smoky Mountains, Hazel Creek. Where scenic hiking trails, historic ruins, and some of the park’s best native brook trout fishing await.
Spend the last bit of summer surrounded by adventure, relaxation, and time well spent with family at Fontana Village Resort.
