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NC
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
38 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Old Fort Picnic Area -- closed Aug. 28-30, 2026
USFS10 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 81°F / low 65°F, 0% precip — 93/100 for river fishing
OpenWeather2 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Cable Cove Recreation Area
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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.
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
~20 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Cheoah Point Cabin 2
~36 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Fontana Lake - Cable Cove Area
~5 min drive
Moderate
Massey Branch Area
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Fontana Lake
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Cades Cove Campground
~20 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
~36 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Nantahala River - Nantahala Outdoor Center
~14 min drive
Moderate
Massey Branch Fishing Pier
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Fontana Lake
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
