Swimming

Explore Our Favorite Cool Down Spots

If you are planning a summer trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, you will likely want to know of some great places to go swimming on hot days. There are various swimming holes throughout the Bryson City area that offer both fun and beauty, so you will be hard pressed to find an area that doesn't have a spot to cool down.

Fontana Lake

From miles-long pristine shoreline to world-renowned fishing to boating and swimming…

Fontana Dam

Fontana Dam is a towering structure that was impounded and created Fontana Lake in…

Tuckaseegee River

Cast your line, take a ride or simply enjoy the scenic beauty of this sparkling…

Oconaluftee River

The Oconaluftee River is famous for its abundance of North Carolina mountain trout.

Nantahala River Gorge

There are exciting activities for all ages and experience levels here in Nantahala…

Little Tennessee River

The Little Tennessee River is 135 miles of Appalachian glory with an abundance of…

Cheoah Lake

Cheoah Lake is fed by the tail race of Fontana Dam, which provides a constant flow of…

Creeks and Streams

Explore the creeks and streams around Bryson City for tranquil settings and amazing…