Gray Fox Glampground - Adventure Awaits

Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, river tubing,
even a thrilling drive on the world-renowned Tail of The Dragon.
Countless opportunities for outdoor adventure all within minutes of
The Gray Fox Glampground.

Looking For Guidance?

Planning a trip to Graham County can be daunting, especially if you've never been here. There's so much to do, so many available activities and adventures, it's hard to know where to start. If you're interested in getting some assistance with your planning, a terrific place to find many local activities is Carolina Bound Adventures. In fact, we've used their services and we had a terrific time on our whitewater rafting trip!

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If you prefer to explore on your own,
here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

A Few Suggestions For Your Visit

  • Cheoah Point Beach

    A swimming beach with picnic areas on Lake Santeetlah. Spend an afternoon relaxing in the sun.

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  • Cheoah River

    An excellent fly-fishing or spinning reel with light tackle river.
    Approximately 20 times a year the Cheoah River becomes a class IV-V whitewater run.

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  • Lake Santeetlah

    Located within Nantahala National Forest, the three thousand acre, stream-fed Lake is surrounded by more than one million acres of protected land with 90% of it’s 76 mile shoreline protected. Rent a boat and explore the beauty.

    Santeetlah Boat Rentals 

  • Nantahala National Forest

    Looking to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities? Look no further.

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  • Great Smoky Mountains

    America's most visited national park. Enjoy hiking, sight seeing, fishing and more!

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  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

    Witness a remnant of the original Appalachian forest. Truly a site to behold.

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FONTANA DAM

Among the most beautiful dams in the world, Fontana Dam is surrounded by the Great smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest. Fontana Lake, a reservoir created by Fontana Dam, has 238 miles of shoreline and 10,230 acres of water surface and is a popular site for many kinds of outdoor recreation. Equipment rentals are available at the marinas.

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TAIL OF THE DRAGON

Sports car and motorcycle enthusiasts come from all over the world to drive this 11-mile stretch of roadway known as The Dragon or The Tail Of The Dragon for its 318 tight, frequent curves.

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CHEROHALA SKYWAY

A designated National Scenic Byway, the Cherohala Skyway is a paved, two-lane road with 15 scenic overlooks, picnic sites and trailheads along the way. The Cherohala Skyway boasts long, sweeping curves and breathtaking views as the elevation ranges from 900 to over 5,400 feet above sea level along this 43-mile drive. Named for the two national forests the skyway runs through, “Chero” for the Cherokee National Forest and “hala” for the Nantahala National Forest, the Cherohala Skyway connects Robbinsville, NC to Tellico Plains, TN with a Visitor Center and not-for-profit gift shop in Tellico Plains.

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