Recreation area

Cable Cove Recreation Area

National Forests in North Carolina · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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.

Getting there

Located about 15¼ miles from Robbinsville on HWY 28 North, about 3 miles from Fontana Dam.

Elevation
1,795 ft
Contact
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National Forests in North Carolina office

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.