The Nantahala Gorge has been called the outdoor Mecca of the southeast and attracts adventure enthusiasts of all types. Fly fishing gurus seek out the upper Nantahala River for it’s challenge and serenity or employ one of our fishing guide companies to divulge the best fishing spots on our many lakes and rivers. Mountain bikers come together and reunite at the Tsali trails to experience any of the four notorious loops around Fontana Lake. Hiking groups are lured in by the Appalachian Trial, the Bartram’s Trial and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Athletes join to compete in the Tsali challenge, which is our impression of a true triathlon, or the Fontana Dam race. Nearby activities include Whitewater rafting, lake touring, zip-lining, jeep tours, the Great Smoky Mountain railway and the Cherokee reservation. If you enjoy playing hard with friends and family, we can help you schedule your group reservations. The Nantahala Village welcomes all adventure seekers and looks forward to the enthusiasm that comes with each repeat customers or newcomers to the area. We are adjacent to Lake Fontana and the Nantahala National Forest, and are a short drive to the Tsali, Appalachian and Bartram trails as well as the Nantahala River. We would like to help you schedule your next venture to the Nantahala Mountains.

We offer a wide variety of lodging and our on site facilities include full service restaurant and full bar, Day Spa, tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness room, game room, hiking trails, and horseback riding. See our off season prices and visit when the traffic is low and land is quiet.