About Fontana Trace

Own one of the most spectacular views in the eastern United States. Fontana Trace offers private, protected, unspoiled views of Fontana Lake, “one of the most beautiful pristine lakefront wilderness areas in the U.S.,” and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The 30-mile-long Fontana Lake is bordered by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the north and by the Nantahala National Forest on the south. The natural wonders of this incomparable setting where mountains and water converge will elevate your spirit—yet the exciting city of Asheville, N.C. is only a one-hour drive away.

Secluded and private, yet located just minutes away from the excitement of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Cherokee Indian Reservation and Museum of the Cherokee Indians, Harrah’s Casino, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Nantahala Gorge—just a few of the diverse and limitless activities and attractions available against the background of the awe-inspiring panoramas of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains.

The contour of the land inside Fontana Trace results in a natural sound barrier that amplifies the soothing sounds of nature while blocking out the noise from the rat race going on in the outside world.

Key facts about Fontana Trace:

Total acreage: approximately 250
Number of homesites: approximately 70
Site sizes: 1.5–5.0 acres
Site elevations: 3,200+ feet

Homesite prices at Fontana Trace range from the $100,000s to the $600,000s.