The resort is partially accessible to handicapped persons. The 200-acre property is wooded and mountainous. The resort has some areas that are secluded and quiet. The resort is 1 mile from Fontana Lake's boating, swimming, and fishing . Without leaving the property you can swim, horseback ride, mountain bike, hike, start a whitewater rafting adventure, or play tennis, shuffleboard, or volleyball.
Nearby recreation includes golf, tennis, hiking, and bicycling.
Less than 30 minutes away is the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, the Cherokee reservation, authentic gem mines, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Five miles away you'll find Tsali Recreation Area, rated as one of the ten best mountain bike trail locations in the country. Lake Fontana is about 25 miles long, with a maximum water depth of 400 to 500 feet. Fishing guide service is available. Additional information Nantahala Village strives to provide a mountain resort environment with something for everyone - from the type of lodging unit to your meal choices in the restaurant, to options for rest and relaxation or activity and adventure.