Established Camping
Tsali Campground
About This Campground
National Forest
Enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, motorized boating, kayaking or camping at Tsali Recreation Area, all located within steps of Fontana Lake. Follow the Trail. The Tsali (pronounced “SAH-lee”) Recreation Area’s four-loop trail system has become a popular destination for mountain…
Location
Tsali Campground is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Asheville, NC: Take I-40 west to exit 27 onto U.S. 19/74. Stay on U.S. 74 west to NC 28 west. Turn right and go 5 miles, look for sign on right. From Knoxville, TN: Take U.S. 129 south through Maryville. Stay on U.S. 129 to Deals Gap. Take left onto NC 28 east. Sign is 25 miles on left. From Bryson City: Take U.S. 19 south for 9 miles to NC 28 west. Turn right on NC 28. Go 5 miles and look for sign on right.
Coordinates
35.40725735 N
83.58698418 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Serenity sweet serenity
We needed a Lake getaway and this is the sweet spot in the tip of North Cakalac and only an hour away in the middle of the country.No money out here just freedom👍💯🎯🍻

Nice campground
Cant beat this campground for 20$ a night (10$ with the ATB pass) we had a 30ft camper and site 18 was the only one i would attempt to get in. Its great for smaller campers and tenters. Bath houses was clean and host was super nice.
2022 camping season note clarified
Per call with Cheoah Ranger District office on 3/22/2022, the Tsali campground will open 4/15/2022, and close 10/31/2022. The status note at the top of this page is incorrect. Â
Great place to go to ride and camp! Typically crowded on a summer weekend...have to arrive early since it has…
Location
Tsali Campground is located in North Carolina
Directions
From Asheville, NC: Take I-40 west to exit 27 onto U.S. 19/74. Stay on U.S. 74 west to NC 28 west. Turn right and go 5 miles, look for sign on right. From Knoxville, TN: Take U.S. 129 south through Maryville. Stay on U.S. 129 to Deals Gap. Take left onto NC 28 east. Sign is 25 miles on left. From Bryson City: Take U.S. 19 south for 9 miles to NC 28 west. Turn right on NC 28. Go 5 miles and look for sign on right.
Coordinates
35.40725735 N
83.58698418 W