Tsali Campground
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The campground is located at base of paw-shaped
peninsula on Fontana Lake. The area is covered with a network of
horse and mountain bike trails Many mountain biking campers come
to this campground.. There is even an area to wash bikes. The campground
is heavily wooded with little understory making for minimal privacy
between sites. Horses are not allowed in the campground, but stalls
and trailer parking are provided in a separate horse users area,
a short distance above the campground. Trail use alternates between
horse and mountain bike riders. Contact the Ranger District Office
for specific days.
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Elevation |
1,620 ft. |
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Seasons: |
Open All Year:
Note: No water and only vault toilets from November through March |
Reservations |
No: Campsites
are on a first come first serve bases ONLY no reservations will be
accepted. |
Rate: |
$15 per day - April through October
$5 per day - November through March
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Maximum Stay Permitted: |
14 Days |
Campground site configuration: |
No. RV Sites
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0 |
No Tent Sites: |
12 |
No. Combined Sites
(Tent or RV) |
29 |
Total Sites: |
41 |
Tent Pads: |
Yes |
Group Tent Sites: |
No |
Open Sites: |
No |
Wooded Sites: |
Yes |
No. Tables on Sites: |
41 |
No. Grilles on Sites: |
41 |
RV Information: |
Hookups: |
None |
Group RV Sites: |
No |
No. RV Pull Throughs: |
0 |
Waste Station: |
No |
Largest Parking Apron Size: |
14.5' X 47' |
Comments: |
Parking aprons are gravel. |
Bath and shower Facilities: |
Vaults: |
Yes |
Flush Toilets: |
Yes |
Hot Showers: |
Yes |
Other Facilities: |
Playground: |
No |
Public Phone: | Yes |
No. Water Spigots (non-site): |
8 |
No. Threaded: |
0 |
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: |
Yes |
Attractions & Considerations /
Water Sports:
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Lake: |
Lake Fontana is 10,000 acres. |
Swimming (provided): |
No |
Sailing: |
Yes |
Boat Ramp: |
Yes, boat ramp is about 300 feet long with no turn-around. This requires backing all the way to the ramp. |
Boat Carry Down Access: |
No |
Power Boating: |
Yes |
Boating (no power): |
Yes |
Water Skiing: |
Yes |
Rafting (whitewater): |
No |
Kayaking (whitewater): |
No |
Hiking |
Fontana Lake Trail (horse, foot & mountain
bikers)
Right Loop - 11 miles
Left Loop - 11.9 miles
Mouse Branch - 6.5 miles
Thompson Loop - 7.7 miles
Trails are used by bikers and horseback riders on alternating
days. See schedule posted at campground. |
Fishing: |
Trout, Walleye, varieties of Bass, Crappie and Bream |
Directions: |
From Bryson City, NC, take US Rt. 19 south
7.2 miles to
Robbinsville/Fontana sign (U.S. Rt. 28 North). Turn right onto
Rt. 28 and go 3.5 miles to Tsali campground sign. Turn right at
sign and go 1.6 miles to campground. |
Fees: |
$15 per day peak season |
Closest town: |
Bryson City |
Ranger District: |
Cheoah Ranger District
1133 Massey Branch Road
Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
For reservations and fees:
Contact the district
office at the above address or call 828-479-6431 or FAX 828-479-6784 Campsites are on a first come first serve
bases ONLY no reservations will be accepted. |
