Tapoco, NC

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Cheoah Dam on the Little Tennessee River was built in 1919 and is below Fontana Dam. The dam is 225 Ft tall.
Cheoah Dam on the Little Tennessee River was built in 1919 and is below Fontana Dam. The dam is 225 Ft tall.
Random fact: The Fugitive was filmed here in 1993
The Cheoah project began in 1916 as a construction camp at the Narrows where the Little Tennessee River flowed through a narrow gorge, and was completed in 1919. Cheoah Dam helps form the long, narrow Cheoah Reservoir, which covers the approximately 644 acres of the normal full pool area and a drainage area of 1,608 square miles. The elevation of Cheoah Reservoir is 1,276.8 feet. A scenic highway runs the length of the reservoir. When completed, the 225-foot dam was the world's highest overflow dam. The turbines were the largest in the world, and the 150,000-volt transmission line had the highest voltage and the longest span for a transmission line — 5,010 feet across the river below Cheoah Dam. The dam and associated structures were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The dam was used as a filming location for the 1993 movie The Fugitive, starring Harrison Ford.
Beautiful View of the Cheoah Dam from the bridge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville NC
$259 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$292 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic lodge in Robbinsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
Very limited on other options to dine out. Because of the location.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Tremont Lodge & Resort

Tremont Lodge & Resort

3 out of 5
7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
$113 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$125 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (529 reviews)
The staff was wonderful and accommodating. The room was clean, and had beautiful views. I really enjoyed the color changing fireplace that was in the room. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Tremont Lodge & Resort
Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.5 out of 5
7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$92 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean staff was friendly and very helpful check in and out easy. Breakfast was great

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Best Western Cades Cove Inn
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Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!

Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!

Townsend TN
Stay at this cabin in Townsend. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Great view 100%recomend

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!
Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.

Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.

Andrews NC
Stay at this cabin in Andrews. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hugh Hamilton Stadium and Ferebee Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
Very welcoming and cozy, we had an awesome time!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.
Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!

Murphy NC
Stay at this cabin in Murphy. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Owl Creek and Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Beautiful cabin on the creek! Had everything you needed and more. Communication with the host was amazing. Loved how everything was labeled and instructions were clear. Almost felt like I was in my own home. The only drawback to our stay was the mattress could use an update. Definitely plan on coming ...

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!
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Popular places to visit

lake santeetlah in great smoky mountains

Santeetlah Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santeetlah Lake during your travels in Robbinsville. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Santeetlah Lake
Biggest trees east of the Missippippi and the only remaining virgin forest in southern Appalachia

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, a lovely green space in Robbinsville. Stroll along this romantic area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Santeetlah Dam on Lake Santeetlah and Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina reflected in calm water of lake on clear autumn afternoon.

Cheoah River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cheoah River during your travels in Robbinsville. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Cheoah River
Santeetlah Dam on Lake Santeetlah and Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina reflected in calm water of lake on clear autumn afternoon.

Cheoah Dam

Find out about the history of Tapoco when you take a trip to Cheoah Dam. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Cheoah Dam

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Stecoah. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Graham County Historical Association

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Graham County Historical Association in Robbinsville. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

Graham County Historical Association

Things to do

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

$25
per traveler
80% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

$20
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
Historic River Town Ramble

Historic River Town Ramble

$85
per adult
Historic River Town Ramble
Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour

$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Thundering Streams and Falls of the Smokies Guided Hiking Tour
Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

$16
per traveler
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Appalachia Audio Tour Bundle Experience

Appalachia Self-Guided Tour Bundle

$35
per traveler
Appalachia Self-Guided Tour Bundle
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Cities near Tapoco

#mountains. Wintertime on Gregory Bald. Great Smoky Mountains National Forest.

Robbinsville

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