Lodging
If you can't find a place to stay from the listings below, try the following towns:
Andrews, NC - Drive to Fontana: Approx 1 hr. 20min.
Maryville, TN - Drive to Fontana: Approx 1hr 25min
Townsend, TN
The following list is split up into hotels, vacation rentals and camping grounds.
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Lodges & Hotels (Lodging Map HERE)
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Fontana Village: This is where most of the MOTD events are held, including dinners, registration and vendors. They have lodge rooms, cabins, houseboats and campgrounds. Phone: 800-849-2258 Drive to Dragon: Approx. 15 min |
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Tapoco Lodge: An Historic Lodge from the 1930's sitting on 120 acres. Just finished a complete renovation and reopened in 2011. Breakfast and dinner is included with your stay. |
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Blue Waters Mountain Lodge: This cozy inn sits right on Lake Santeetlah. It has 9 rustic rooms and 1 cottage. A gourmet breakfast is included. Dinners are available Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Phone: 888-828-3978 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 38 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 23 min |
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Microtel Inn of Robbinsville: Located in Robbinsville. 50 rooms available. Singles, doubles, suites, and jacuzzi suites available. Phone: 888-771-7171 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 24 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 20 min |
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Snowbird Mountain Lodge: Cottage has two private rooms and the Chesnut Lodge has 6 rooms. Each stay includes 3 meals per day. Phone: 800-941-9290 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 60 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min |
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The Phillips Motel: Located in Robbinsville. They offer 16 motel rooms, 7 efficiencies, 1 apartment and several cottages. All at reasonable rates. |
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Tuskeegee Motel: Located on Highway 29 in Robbinsville. Owned and operated since 1967 by Ben and Barbara Crisp. Phone:828-479-8464 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Appalachian Inn: This rustic B & B overlooks Stecoah Valley and offers 4 rooms. Includes a home cooked full country breakfast. Phone:828-479-8450 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 30 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min. |
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The Dragon Pitt Inn and BBQ: Just a few miles past the north end of Dragon Phone:865-253-3566 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 58 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 10 min |
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San-Ran Motel: Located in Robbinsville. They offer 11 motel rooms. Each with a microwave, refridgerator, coffee pot and 150 channel TV. Phone:828-479-3256 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 60 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min. |
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Freeman Motel and Cottages: Located in Almond NC. Open year round. Offers motel rooms and eight cabins. Phone:828-488-2737 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 40 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 55 min. |
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The Overnighter: Very resonably priced two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. Phone:828-479-6485 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 45 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 35 min. |
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Deal Gap Motorcycle Resort: They offer a motel and camping facilities, plus a restaurant and store. Located right at the start of the Dragon. Everything the Dragon Slayor needs for a great stay. Phone:800-889-5550 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 0 min. |
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Buffalo Creek Bed and Breakfast: Two rooms with private entrances and a seperate cabin are available. Phone:828-479-3892 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 58 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50min |
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Nantahala Village: The picturesque main lodge has 11 rooms on the second floor. They also have cottages, cabins, condos and mountain vacation homes. Phone:800-438-1507 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 30 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min. |
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Fryemont Inn: Located in Bryson City. They ahve 37 cozy bedrooms in the main lodge and cottage suites located in the adjecent building. Each suite has a king size bed, wet bar and working fireplace. Phone:800-845-4879 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 50 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 65 min. |
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A Holiday Motel: Several room types to choose from. Free WiFi and restaurant on site. Located in the heart of Maggie Valley Phone:877-686-4386 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 50 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 65 min. |
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Sweet Berries Bed and Breakfast: 4 rooms avialable with either a king or queen bed and a private bathroom Phone: 865-856-6762 |
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Hawkesdene House B & B Inn and Cottages: Just outside Andrews, NC., this B & B has 5 rooms and cottages and sits on 20 acres. Phone:800-438-1507 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 78 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 75 min. |
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The Hemlock Inn: Rustic country Bed and Breakfast Inn with 22 rooms and three cabin rentals Phone:828-488-2885 |
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Richmont Inn B & B: Located in Townsend, TN. Has 6 rooms and one cabin. Get to drive the Foothills Parkway and the Dragon on you way to Fontana Village Phone:866-267-7086 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 88 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 67 min. |
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GearHead Inn: We offer large, non-smoking rooms with a king or 2 double beds, pool, wireless Internet, cable TV, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Phone:828-488-2398 |
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The Blue Boar Retreat: Just off of Lake Santeetlah. The inn has eight rooms that have breakfast included. Three private two bedroom, two bath cottages. Entire Property must be rented at once. No individual bookings. Open from March 31 to November 26. Phone: 828-479-8126 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 58 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 43 min |
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Comfort Inn: Located in Townsend, TN. King or 2 Queen rooms. Two person jacuzzies and fireplace rooms available. Get to drive the Foothills Parkway and the Dragon on you way to Fontana Village. Phone:800-348-7090 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 97 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 88 min. |
Vacation Rentals
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Fox Hill Cabin: This rustic cabin is owned by a fellow Sunshine MINI member, so it won't be available for the MOTD, but if you are going back any other time of the year it's a great place to stay. Phone: 800-995-8558 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 33 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 34 min. |
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Fox Creek Cabins: Three Cabins for rent. Each on of these creekside cabins have 2 bedrooms and sleep 4. Two queen beds per cabin, fireplace, hot tub, wireless Hi-Speed internet and much more. Phone: 800-995-8558 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 53 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 68 min. |
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Fonana View Retreat: 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath cabin with long views of Fontana Lake and the Smokies. Sleeps up to 8. Hot tub, Fireplace, game room, pool table, satellite TV, cell phone coverage!! Phone: 800-995-8558 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 12 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 27 min. |
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Tip of the Dragon Retreat: 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin. Located At Deals Gap.1 min. drive from the Tail of the Dragon. View of Cheoah Lake and the Smoky Mountains. Sleeps 4-6. Fireplace. Phone: 800-995-8558 |
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Carpenter Cabins: Two Cottages to rent in the Tuskeegee Valley Phone: 828-479-8743 |
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Highland Ridge Cabins at Nantahala Village: Seven log cabins (6 two bedroom 1 bath & 1 one bedroom 1 bath) just minutes from the Nantahala River rafting area and across the road from the Nantahala Village Resort and Restaurant. All have Smoky Mountain views . The cabins sleep up to 8 each depending upon cabin. Hot tub, fireplace, satellite TV, cell phone coverage!! Phone: 800-655-9771 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 44 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 56 min. |
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Stewart Lakeside Vacation Rentals: Just outside Robbinsville, they have 3 available units on Lake Santeetlah. |
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The Little Log Cabin: One bedroom cabin on 180 acres of wooded property. Sleeps 4 and has a gas log fireplace. Phone:828-479-2032 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 21 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 36 min. |
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Ashe Mountain Cabin: A two bedroom cabin that sleeps 4 with complete privacy and the owners are also PROUD MINI OWNERS!! Phone:828-488-1575 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 36 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 51 min. |
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Smokey Mountain Mansion: This 6 bedroom 6 bathroom Mansion comfortable sleeps up to 20. Great if you are traveling with several couples or a large family. Phone:866-862-4220 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 50 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 35 min. |
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Cherokee Realty: Located in Robbinsville, NC. They have lake and forest settings with over 20 cabins to choose from. Phone:800-343-7635 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Southland Realty: Located in Robbinsville, NC. Has 3 cabins to choose from. Phone:800-249-2207 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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High Frontier Cabin: Authentic log cabin on 21 acres. Has three bedrooms and two full baths. Phone:828-479-8121 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 60 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min. |
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Two Sisters Chalet: Located on the north end of the Dragon. Sits on 35 lush acres. Rent just the top floor or thw whole house. Sleeps up to 10 people. Phone:865-856-8782 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 45 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Western NC Cabin Rentals: Two bedroom, one bath cabin that sleeps up to 6 people. Sits on one acre with a mountain stream.. Phone:810-923-1470 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 18 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 33 min. |
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The Treetops: Three different cabins to rent in the Robbinsville area. Phone:800-768-7129 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 55 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 40 min. |
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Diane Hutto Realty and Vacation Rentals: Eight different homes for rent in the Robbinville area (online availability calendar) Click on each rental to see min. night rental requirement. Phone:828-479-6907 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Panther Creek: Two bedroom, one bath vacation rentals that sleeps 4-6 people. Phone:828-479-2427 Drive to Fontana: Drive to Dragon: |
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Euchella Mountain Lake Cabins: Four cabins ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms. Located in Topton NC. Phone:800-446-1603 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 38 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 53 min. |
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Griffin Hill Cottage: One bedroom cottage that sleeps 2-4 people. Located in Robbinsville, NC Phone:865-680-1713 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 40 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Grins and Giggle Cabin: Two bedroom one bath cabin on Lake Santeetlah. Phone:770-977-5548 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 40 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 25 min. |
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Hunting Boy Rental: Three bedroom, two bathroom rental that sleeps up to 8 people. Phone:828-479-2137 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 75 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 60 min. |
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Jimbo's Farm: 105 year old farm house on 53 acres. Three bedroom, two bath house that sleeps 6-8. Trout pond and stream. Phone:954-781-6921 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Snowbird Creek Cabin: Three bedroom, two bath cabin that sleeps up to 10 people. Includes Hot tub and Fireplace. Phone:828-479-3892 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 70 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 55 min. |
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On Golden Pond Chalet: This three bedroom, three bath house sleeps up to 8 people and has mountain and lake views. Phone:828-473-3210 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Santeetlah Marina Cabin: This three bedroom, one bath cabin sits on Lake Santeetlah and sleeps up to 7. Phone:828-479-8180 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 36 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 21 min. |
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Watershed Log Home Rentals: Two homes for rent in Graham County and over 40 homes in the Bryson City area.. Phone:888-604-3075 Drive to Fontana: Varies. Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Smoky Mountain Cabins: Weekly cabin rentals in the Robbinsville area. Phone:727-784-2443 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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Nantahala North Cabin Rentals: Several cabins about 60 minutes from Fontana. Phone:828-321-2215 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies. |
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Paradise Point: Two bedroom, one bath cabin sleeps up to 6 people. Amenities include a fireplase and the cabin overlooks Fontana Lake. Phone:828-479-6910 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Valley View Cottage: Two bedroom, one bath cottage sleeps 4-5. Located in Almond NC. Has a fireplace and hot tub. Phone:828-479-6995 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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The Snowbird House: Two bedroom, two bath house sleeps up to 4. Snowbird creek is just a few feet from the house. Phone:828-479-2765 Drive to Fontana: Drive to Dragon: |
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Stecoah Cabin: Two bedroom, two bath cabin sleeps 6 and is available year long. Located in the Stecoah Valley in Graham County. Phone:800-989-2106 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 25 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 40 min. |
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Snowbird Log Cabin: Two bedroom with a loft and fireplace.. Phone:828-713-8855 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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The Cabin in the Woods: Efficiency cottage sleeps up to 4. Located in the beautiful Stecoah Valley. Phone:828-735-1930 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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Tallassee Rental Cabins: Offers two cabins for rent about 10 minutes north of Tabcat Bridge in TN. Phone:865-776-2147 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 45 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Settlers Mountain: Several cabin rentals set in a resort compound setting. Phone:800-476-8027 |
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VRBO.com: This is a great website to find private homes and cabins for rent. Try searching for Robbinsville, NC first and then Almond NC |
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Great Smoky Cabin Rentals: Cabins in Bryson City, Dillsboro and Robbinsville area. 1 to 4 bedrooms. Most with hot tubs, fireplaces and satellite TV. Many are pet friendly. Phone: 800-655-9771 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 12-70 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 27-85 min. |
Camping Grounds
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Fontana Village Campgrounds: Located at the base of Fontana Dam. Open May thru October. Has water and electric hook ups, a bath house, picnic tables and a great view of the river and Fontana Dam. Drive to Fontana: Approx. 5 min. |
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Turkey Creek Campground: Located in Almond NC. The campsite amenities include tables, fireplaces, 20 amp. electrical service & water. Most of the creek sites have raised tent pads. Trash cans & fireplaces are emptied daily. |
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Tumbling Waters Campbround & Trout Pond: Located in Almond NC. All sites have full hook-ups (water, sewer and electric (15 & 30 amps). Picnic Tables and fire rings. Phone: 828-479-3814 Address: 1612 Panther Creek Road Drive to Fontana: Approx. 30 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min |
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Santeetlah Creek Camping Area and Cabins: Many campsites. Most are within a few feet of the creek. Also have the Stewart and Swain cabins to rent Phone: 828-479-6431 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 25 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 40 min |
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Teaberry Hill RV Park: Located in Robbinsville. Offers discerning RV enthusiast year round sites of unspoiled natural beauty and privacy creating ones very own oasis. No RV, no problem, they have two rental units as well. Phone: 828-479-3509 Address: 727 Upeer Swayers Creek Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min |
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Tsali Campground: Showers, flush toilets and 42 campsites. A seperate camping fee is charged. |
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Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Campground: 45 campsites and 5 sleeping cabins, free wireless internet, laundry facilities, bath house, pavilion, fire pit and more. Very resonable rates. Phone:423-253-2918 Address: 9555 HWY 68, Tellico Plains, TN Drive to Fontana: Approx. 95 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 80 min. |
| Hidden Waters Campground: Full hookups, bathroom and showers Phone:828-479-3509 Drive to Fontana: Approx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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| Cable Cove Campground: Open April 14th to October 31st. Has 26 sites. Pets on leash only. Each site has: Tent pad, lantern post, picnic table and fire grate. No reservations. Phone:828-478-6431 Address: Route 1, Box 16A Robbinsville, NC Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Cheoah Point Campground: Open April 14th to October 31st. Has 26 sites. Pets on leash only. Each site has: Tent pad, lantern post, picnic table and fire grate. No reservations. Phone:828-478-6431 Address: Route 1, Box 16A Robbinsville, NC Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |