Boating

Explore The Blue-Green Mountain Waters

Fontana Lake, the crown jewel of Bryson City, is your perfect under-the-radar destination for boating. The lake is still, calm, and unpopulated since a vast majority (almost 90%) of the lake is underdeveloped and borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most days visitors will see less than 10 people on this expansive lake, making it a perfect hidden gem for aquatic adventure. Private marinas, boat docks and boat and watercraft rental services line the limited area of developed land on Fontana, offering guests a number of ways to explore its blue-green waters. Plan your perfect Fontana day and discover the beauty and serenity that only untouched wilderness can bring!

Almond Boat and RV Park

Almond Boat and RV Park

50 YEARS IN BUSINESS Welcome to Fontana Lake and Almond Boat and RV Park! Located on Fontana Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Almond Boat and RV Park invites you to "Come relax and enjoy the Smokies! We offer…

Cable Cove Boat Ramp

Cable Cove Boat Ramp

The Cable Cove Boat Ramp is a convenient and scenic access point to Fontana Lake, situated near Fontana Village, North Carolina. It serves as the closest boat launch to the North Shore area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making…

David Monteith Park

David Monteith Park

Old 288 Boat Ramp at David Monteith Park – Bryson City, NC The Old 288 Boat Ramp, also called the 288 Boat Dock, is a public access point on the Tuckasegee River, just upstream of its confluence with Fontana Lake in Bryson City, North…

Tsali Recreation Area - Boat Ramp

Tsali Recreation Area - Boat Ramp

The Tsali Boat Ramp provides convenient access for launching kayaks, paddleboards, and small motorized boats. For larger vessels, the nearby Lemmons Branch Boat Launch on Forest Road 2553 serves as an alternative access point. Both ramps…

Alarka Marina

Alarka Marina

WELCOME TO ALARKA MARINA! We are a family business that strives to give you the best experience and customer care. As one of the largest marinas on Fontana Lake, you can expect nothing but amazing experiences and views that you cannot get…

Lemmons Branch Boat Ramp

Lemmons Branch Boat Ramp

Motorized and non-motorized boat launch for Fontana Lake. Public boat ramp with no fees and free parking. Wide ramp has floating dock. Public toilets.