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North Carolina
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Cable Cove Recreation Area
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This area offers camping and hiking, with boating access on Fontana Lake. Cable Cove is 4 miles from Fontana Dam and the Appalachian Trail. The 26 campsites are set in a wooded area near a stream.

Rattler Ford Group Campground
~18 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.

Cheoah Point Cabin 2
~36 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Fontana Lake - Cable Cove Area
~5 min drive
Moderate
Massey Branch Area
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Fontana Lake
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.

Anthony Creek Horse Camp
~20 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.

Jackrabbit Mountain
~50 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Nantahala River - Nantahala Outdoor Center
~14 min drive
Moderate
Massey Branch Fishing Pier
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Fontana Lake
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.