Fontana Lake Community

Here you can experience the wilderness on the lakefront.  This established community is presently home to over 80 full time and seasonal residents, and it's still growing.  For the outdoorsman, hiking is plentiful with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Nantahala Forest, and the Tsali Recreation Area.  A portion of the famed Appalachian Trail winds through the wilderness.  With large, spacious tracts of land, Fontana Lake Estates is also perfect for the equestrian lover.

You can spend a relaxing morning trout fishing in one of the many streams flowing through the area, or enjoy the challenge of white water rafting on the Nantahala River.  And of course, Fontana Lake is a boater's paradise.Experience the beauty of the land with a hike to waterfalls and rushing water at Deep Creek, located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in nearby Bryson City.

Fontana Lake Estates is located approximately 5 miles west of Bryson City and 5 miles east of the Nantahala Outdoor Center.  Residents have direct access to US Hwy 74, a four lane highway connector to the interstate.  Close proximity to major cities such as Asheville, Knoxville and Atlanta make Fontana Lake Estates the ideal location for part time residents who want to come in for a long weekend.

The Ridge
Located at the highest point in Fontana Lake Estates, The Ridge  features the most spectacular lake views offered in all of western North Carolina.  With elevations to approximately 3,100 feet, these select properties  are the ultimate in mountaintop living.   In addition to all the amenities Fontana Lake Estates residents enjoy, The Ridge includes large estate sized lots and has a private entrance.  For the discerning buyer, there is no better choice than in The Ridge.