Near the small town of Topton North Carolina
lies the jewel Lake
Nantahala. Located at an elevation of 3012.2 ft. Normal full pond
for Lake Nantahala is 100.0 ft. but it can be as low as73.3 Poised
at the edge of the Nantahala
National
Forest
in
the heart
of the
Blue ridge mountains, activities abound
in and near this pristine lake. Swimming,
boating, fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback
riding, rock climbing, and golf. Can all be a part of the Lake
Nantahala experience. Also nearby on
the
Ocoee or Nantahala Rivers you will find
world-class white-water rafting trips,
kayaking and canoeing.
The Nantahala River, just south of the lake, offers
an 8-mile river trips through Class I, II, and III rapids with more
than
ten outfitters
offering the service.
The Nantahala reservoir is located in Macon County on the Wayah
Ranger District. This reservoir is regulated and maintained by Duke
Power and Company. Some of the shoreline is owned by the public and
managed by the Nantahala
National Forest. There is one public boating
access area, which is maintained by the NCWRC.
Fishing for anglers is also big on
the lake and the river offering trout,
bass, catfish, walleye, crappie and sunfish. As
for hiking, the
Appalachian Trail from
the Nantahala River to the Georgia border is a 58.7 mile section and
features the best-graded trail at high
elevations anywhere in
the Deep South.
