Have The Best Dam Vacation Ever

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Have The Best Dam Vacation Ever

Explore the Smokies from this historic village! Enjoy lakeside cabins, the tallest dam, and legendary drives near beautiful Fontana Lake.

Fontana Village, NC
January, 2026

The magic of Fontana Village Resort & Marina is a quiet, abiding presence, a whispered invitation from the Great Smoky Mountains where history and the wild world converge.

It is a true Gateway to the Outdoors, embraced by the ancient silence of the Nantahala National Forest and touching the vast, untamed expanse of the National Park. At its core stands the mighty Fontana Dam, the tallest sentinel of concrete in the East, which cradles the shimmering waters of Fontana Lake and its waiting, full-service marina.

For those whose hearts beat to the rhythm of the open road, the resort is a sanctuary, the perfect Hub for Enthusiasts. It is the warm hearth after conquering legendary drives like the Tail of the Dragon, the Cherohala Skyway, and Moonshiner 28. Even the venerable Appalachian Trail bows its head here, making the resort a cherished haven for weary, reflective hikers.

The resort offers gentle shelter to simply be. One may choose a charming, pet-friendly Cabin with a wood-burning fireplace, the comfortable embrace of a Lodge Room, or the closer communion of the Campground. This is a place you inhabit through a wealth of activities that stir the soul, from surrendering to the water with marina rentals to exploring dedicated trails for hiking and mountain biking.

Fontana Village’s Fascinating History began in 1942, born of necessity as a Wartime Boomtown to shelter the dam builders. After its purpose was fulfilled, this fully equipped community transitioned, gracefully, into the resort village it is today. It remains a tapestry woven of human ingenuity and natural splendor, a quiet, wonderful refuge for a family vacation or the thrilling launchpad for the next grand adventure.

FONTANA VILLAGE AND MARINA
Stay. Explore. Relax.

300 Woods Road,
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
fontanavillage.com

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