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Nantahala The Nantahala community and Lake Nantahala are located on the western boundary of Macon County. The town of Franklin, county seat of Macon County, is approximately 18 miles east and is known for its gem mining, antique shops, art galleries, museums, shopping and fine restaurants. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Cherokee Indian Reservation and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are about an hour away. Nantahala means “Land of the Noonday Sun.” It’s the name of a National Forest and the river that runs through the forest, located in southwestern North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Nantahala National Forest, established in 1920, is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina, and has elevations that range from 1,200 to 5,800 feet. Here, the mountains stand guard over the sparkling streams, pristine forest and beautiful Lake Nantahala, making it a perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation. Nantahala Lake was created in 1942 by Nantahala Power & Light Company to provide electricity for the war efforts. The town of Aquone once occupied the land now covered by the lake. The lake is at 3200’ elevation, one of the highest mountain lakes east of the Rocky Mountains. It has 42 miles of shoreline, of which only 5% can be built upon. This lake is now regulated and maintained by Duke Energy. Some of the shoreline is owned by the public and managed by the Nantahala National Forest and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. There is one public boating access area, which is maintained by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Many anglers enjoy fishing the Nantahala reservoir due to the low number of boaters, the breathtaking scenery and the clear pristine waters. Fish in the lake include walleye, crappie, sunfish, trout and bass. Primitive camping is allowed on public National Forest Lands except where signed, no camping. Activities on Lake Nantahala include swimming, boating and fishing, with hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and camping available nearby. The Nantahala River, to the north of the lake, is one of the country’s prime white water rafting rivers, and consists of eight miles of waves and swift currents. The trip down the river takes a little over three hours and is almost continuous Class I and Class II rapids, with an optional Class III at the end, over a three foot high waterfall. The Nantahala River, both to the south and north of the lake, is also popular for fly-fishing and spin casting. The drive from Franklin to Nantahala is a beautiful, scenic drive which is designated as a National Scenic By-Way, known as the Mountain Waters Scenic By-Way. Between Franklin and Nantahala, a side trip to Wayah Bald is recommended. This is a mile-high overlook from an old stone fire tower; four states are visible from the tower which gives you a panoramic view in all directions. Nature’s Paradise The Nantahala community has extraordinary accommodations available for rent both on the lake and in the mountains. These will range from large, elaborate, modern homes overlooking the lake to beautiful log cabins located in the heart of the mountains or on a mountain stream. Some will come complete with a dock and your own private boat for your dream vacation. See the list of accommodations with contact information is at the end of this article. There is also a listing of accommodations and more information about Nantahala on the World Wide Web at www.visitnantahalanc.com. 24 VisitFranklinNC.com
Nantahala Area Accommodations Aquone Log Cabin Rentals 142 Britannia Drive (Laurel Ridge) Topton, NC 28781 (828) 321-2340 Year round Bear’s Lair 64 Ridgetop Dr Topton, NC 28781 (850) 562-2451 (850) 528-0324 Blair Capital II, LLC 245 Upper Walnut Tree Lane Topton, NC 28781 (404) 233-7903 (404) 808-1601 BRAD & CHERYL HALL 640 Stillwind Drive Topton, NC 28781 (727) 392-2871 (727) 688-5961 Brinker 123 Tom Hay Drive Topton, NC 28781 (770) 429-9331 (770) 361-3085 Cherokee Mountain Cabins 61 Bear Creek Rd Topton, NC 28781 (866)772-2246 (828)321-2010 FISHHOOK INN 1156 Old Lodge Road Topton, NC 28781 (828) 321-2463 Hidden Falls Cabin 420 Noon Day Sun Ridge Topton, NC 28781 (815)941-1330 (828) 557-3078 Hollidge 441 Shields Creek Rd Topton, NC 28781 (828)321-5149 Knutson, Jim 432 Lakeshore Drive Topton, NC 28781 (608)238-0712 (608) 669-4902 May-Oct Lalomia 3504 Little Choga Rd Topton, NC 28781 (770)429-9331 Land Of The Noon Day Sun (828)361-2490 Long 587 Indian Lake Rd Topton, NC 28781 (404) 352-3464 McCormick 395 Upper Walnut Tree Lane Aquone, NC 28703 (352) 873-1607 Misty Laurel Chalet 180 Hemlock Lane Topton, NC 32308 (850) 383-3970 Mountain Paradise Cabins 21027 Wayah Rd. Topton, NC 28781 (706)910-9440 May-Oct Murphy 150 Mountain View Drive Topton, NC 28781 (404)329-9138 (404)323-9138 Apr-Dec Nantahala Cove, LLC 476 Lakeshore Aquone, NC 28781 (404) 888-3196 (404) 216-6743 Jun-Aug Nantahala Creekside 208 Sandy Davis Drive Topton, NC 28781 (404) 888-3196 Mar-Oct Nantahala Mountain Retreat 111 Franklin Branch Road Topton, NC 28781 (800)438-1507 Nantahala Real Estate 17838 Wayah Road Topton, NC 28781 (828) 321-3101 Nantahala River’s Edge 192 Nantahala Dam Drive Topton, NC 28781 (828) 837-9140 Ralph L. Crisp Realty Co., INC PO Box 189 Andrews, NC 28901 (828) 321-4227 (828) 361-0625 Ridge Retreat 45 Ridgetop Drive Topton, NC 28781 (813)242-7515 (877) 834-6241 Romantic Cabin 231 Old Faber Rd Topton, NC 28781 (678) 383-4231 Shields 1034 Lake Shore Dr. karenshields7@gmail.com Topton, NC 28781 (904) 273-0475 SMAWLIE 25 Ferguson Ln Topton, NC 28781 (478) 955-1649 Stag Enterprises, LLC 808 Noon Day Sun Ridge Topton, NC 28781 (866) 750-7824 (863) 676-8201 May-Oct Waters Edge 66 Lakes End Drive Topton, NC 28781 (828)348-0067 May-Dec Whispering Pine Deluxe Rentals 4825 Hwy. 19 West Bryson City , NC 28713 (828) 488-2078 (866) 767-0888 VisitFranklinNC.com 25
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