Additional feeGuided Yoga Classes
Join complimentary weekly yoga in the spa massage room or, when weather cooperates, outdoors by the river for a calm mountain reset.
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On-site hiking, fishing, tennis, hot tub access, weekly yoga and a game room.
Set on 120 wooded acres beside the Cheoah River, days here move from private hiking trails, tennis, yoga, fishing and firepit evenings to movie nights and mountain-road adventures. Beyond the grounds, explore Tail of the Dragon, Fontana Dam, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Lake Santeetlah and Great Smoky Mountains day trips—an easy base for guests who like their relaxation with a little wildness.
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Additional feeJoin complimentary weekly yoga in the spa massage room or, when weather cooperates, outdoors by the river for a calm mountain reset.
Additional feeExplore the resort’s on-property trail network, including wooded routes across the 120-acre riverside setting in Nantahala National Forest.

Take on the 2.5-mile Bear Creek Falls loop trail, an on-property hike that leads through forested terrain to a photogenic waterfall payoff.
Additional feeCast a line along the Cheoah River from the lodge grounds, a relaxed way to spend a quiet mountain morning or late afternoon.

Paddle from the property’s river setting when conditions allow, with the Cheoah River bringing mountain water right to the lodge’s doorstep.

Bring your bike for a ride through the property’s outdoor setting, with mountain terrain and nearby scenic roads made for two-wheel exploring.

Book time for a friendly match on the on-site tennis courts, surrounded by the wooded mountain atmosphere of the lodge grounds.

Gather your group for a casual pickleball match on property, a lively option between hikes, river time and evening relaxation.

Try your aim with on-site axe throwing, a memorable mountain-lodge activity that brings a little competition to the day.

Head to the games and arcade room for an easy indoor break, ideal after a long drive, rainy afternoon or post-hike downtime.

Settle in with a book in the lodge library, a quiet indoor activity that fits the historic, woodsy pace of a mountain stay.

Unwind in Hammock Cove with a slow afternoon of swinging, reading or listening to the river and forest around the property.

Spend the evening around the property firepits, where the mountain air, conversation and glowing flames create a classic lodge night.
Additional feeReserve a treatment at the Mountain Spa, open Friday through Sunday, with options such as Essential Massage, Elevated Massage and hot stone sessions.
Additional feeArrange a personalized spa experience in your own lodging, with massage services brought privately to your room or cabin.
Additional feeTime your visit for scheduled dam-release dates and raft the Cheoah River, a powerful whitewater run flowing right in front of the lodge.
Additional feeVisit Fontana Dam, the tallest dam in the Eastern United States at 480 feet, about 15 miles away by curving mountain road.
Additional feeWalk the figure-eight trail through Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, a 3,800-acre old-growth forest with trees more than 400 years old.
Additional feeCruise the 43-mile Cherohala Skyway, a celebrated scenic mountain byway reachable near Robbinsville and about nine miles from the lodge.
Additional feeCool off at Yellow Creek Falls, a popular cold-water swimming spot located on the same road as the lodge.
Additional feeDrive roughly 12 minutes to Lake Santeetlah for a day of paddling and fishing in a classic Western North Carolina lake setting.
Additional feeSpend time at Fontana Village Resort & Marina near Fontana Dam, a gateway area for lake outings and Great Smoky Mountains adventures.
Additional feeVisit Marie’s Lavender Farm, a small family-run farm on Yellow Creek Road about five miles from the lodge.
Additional feeFollow mountain roads near Robbinsville and the Smokies during autumn, when the region is especially scenic for leaf-peeping drives.
Additional feeHead into Great Smoky Mountains National Park in spring to see seasonal wildflower blooms across the park’s trails and mountain landscapes.
Tapoco Lodge Resort offers a wide range of on-site activities, including fishing, hiking, a hot tub, a game room, a garden, a tennis court, a yoga room, a spa, and on-site entertainment, making it easy to fill every day of your stay without leaving the property.
Yes, Tapoco Lodge Resort features an on-site spa along with a dedicated yoga room, giving guests a peaceful way to unwind after a day of outdoor adventure in the surrounding mountains.
Absolutely — hiking is one of the signature activities at Tapoco Lodge Resort, with on-site trails as well as nearby options like the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, a 3,800-acre old-growth forest with trees over 400 years old, and the Deep Creek Trail inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, both reachable as day trips.
Guests of Tapoco Lodge Resort can enjoy fishing on-site, plus whitewater rafting on the Cheoah River right in front of the lodge with scheduled release dates, paddling on Santeetlah Lake about a 12-minute drive away, and exploring Fontana Village Marina near Fontana Dam.
Yes, Tapoco Lodge Resort sits under three miles from the Tail of the Dragon, a famous 11-mile, 318-curve motorcycle and sports-car route at Deals Gap, and is also close to the Cherohala Skyway, a 43-mile scenic mountain byway, making it a favorite base for riders and drivers alike.
Tapoco Lodge Resort welcomes well-behaved children of all ages to enjoy the property's activities, including the game room, playground, garden, and on-site entertainment, with kids meal options available; for safety, children under 12 are not permitted in the hot tub at any time.
Yes, Tapoco Lodge Resort is a pet-friendly property, and pets are welcome to join outdoor activities around the grounds as long as they remain on a leash whenever outside the guestroom.
When the weather turns, Tapoco Lodge Resort offers indoor options such as a game room, a shared lounge/TV area, and on-site entertainment, so there's always something to do without heading outdoors.
Yes, guests staying at Tapoco Lodge Resort can easily visit Cheoah Dam, about seven miles away, and Fontana Dam, the tallest dam in the Eastern U.S. at 480 feet and built by the TVA, roughly 15 miles from the lodge.
Many guests plan trips to Tapoco Lodge Resort around fall foliage season, when the surrounding Smoky Mountains turn vivid color, or in spring for the wildflower blooms throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park; guests can also visit Marie's Lavender Farm, about five miles from the lodge, during its blooming season.
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