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Cable Cove Recreation Area

Cable Cove Recreation Area near Fontana Dam, NC, is surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

National Forests in North Carolina

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.

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Location

Cable Cove Recreation Area is located in North Carolina

Directions

Located about 15 miles from Robbinsville on HWY 28 North, about 3 miles from Fontana Dam.

Coordinates

35.432806 N
83.752016 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 24 min from Asheville
2 hrs 7 min from Cleveland
2 hrs 18 min from Knoxville
2 hrs 28 min from Morristown

terry

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 23, 2023

Closed

We attempted to camp here in July of 2023 and it was gated off, and grown up. Extremely unfortunate because it was in a perfect location.

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Robin W.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 6, 2017

ROBIN

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kevin T.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

Cable cove

i Come here and it was already filled with a lot of people. Luckily i got a spot. Come early and there will probably be a line already. it costed about 10 dollars for the day and was definitely worth it. The place has a very woody smell and has a fire ring, restroom, and picnic tables. There is a clear view of the stars at night