Camp site
Fontana Dam, North Carolina · 1,814 ft · In Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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At a glance
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- Elevation
- 1,814 ft (553 m)1,814 ft553 m
Other campgrounds in Appalachian National Scenic Trail 57
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 50 miles away.
- Jarrard Gap CampsiteCampground · facts not yet known51 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 23Campground · facts not yet known58 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 27Campground · facts not yet known58 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 24Campground · facts not yet known58 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 29Campground · facts not yet known58 mi
- Dahlonega, GA Site 25Campground · facts not yet known58 mi
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Also in the park: Group area: Ball Brook Group Camping Area 718 mi · 89 places run by another agency · 34 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 157 single sites
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Cell service
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Cell service at Camp site: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedAreas Of Fog then Sunny88°61°
- ThuSunny, 5% chance of rain88°60°
- FriMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, 43% chance of rain79°40°
- SatSunny, 2% chance of rain64°39°
- SunSunny69°41°
Nearby camping
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Fontana Village Campground
Campground · 0.6 mi · Fontana Dam
National Park Service Site 87
Campground · 0.7 mi · Fontana Dam
Cable Cove Campground
Public Land · 2.6 mi · Fontana Dam
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.0 mi
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- 11 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 11 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 11 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 11 mi
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Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Lake Santeetlah, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
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