The following list is split up into
Hotels, Vacation Rentals and Camping Grounds.
(check out our Lodging Map HERE)
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Fontana Village Resort: This is where most of the MOTD events are held, including dinners, registration and vendors. They have lodge rooms, cabins, houseboats and campgrounds. Phone: 800-849-2258 Drive to Dragon: Approx. 15 min |
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Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort: They offer a motel and camping facilities, plus a restaurant and store. Located right at the start of the Dragon. Everything the Dragon Slayer needs for a great stay. Phone:800-889-5550 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 16 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 0 min. |
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Tapoco Lodge: An Historic Lodge from the 1930's sitting on 120 acres. Just finished a complete renovation and reopened in 2011. Phone: 828-498-2325 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 21 minutes Drive to Dragon: Appox. 6 minutes |
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Appalachian Inn: This rustic B & B overlooks Stecoah Valley and offers 4 rooms. Includes a home cooked full country breakfast. Phone:828-479-8450 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 23 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 36 min. |
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Freeman Motel and Cottages: Located in Almond NC. Open year round. Offers motel rooms and eight cabins. Phone:828-488-2737 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 31 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 44 min. |
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Nantahala Village: The picturesque main lodge has 11 rooms on the second floor. They also have cottages, cabins, condos and mountain vacation homes. Phone:800-438-1507 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 33 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 47 min. |
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Blue Waters Mountain Lodge: This cozy inn sits right on Lake Santeetlah. It has 9 rustic rooms and 1 cottage. A gourmet breakfast is included. Dinners are available Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Phone: 888-828-3978 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 20 min |
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Gorgeous Stays: Unique sleeping units. From Tiny Homes to Glamping Tents Phone: 828-421-2282 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 49 min |
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River's Edge Treehouse Resort Phone:828-735-2228 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 39 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 25 min. |
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The Phillips Motel: Located in Robbinsville. They offer 16 motel rooms, 7 efficiencies, 1 apartment and several cottages. All at reasonable rates. Phone:828-479-3370 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 39 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 25 min. |
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Quality Inn & Suites (Formerly the Microtel): Located in Robbinsville. 50 rooms available. Singles, doubles, suites, and jacuzzi suites available. Phone: 828-479-6772 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 40 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 26 min |
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San-Ran Motel: Located in Robbinsville. They offer 11 motel rooms. Each with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and 150 channel TV. Phone:828-479-3256 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 40 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 25 min. |
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The Sleep Inn: Located in Bryson City Phone:828-488-0326 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 41 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 54 min |
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The Relax Inn: Located in Bryson City (they offer a two discounts during MOTD, 15% off of a 4 night stay or 10% off of a 3 night stay) Phone:828-488-2127 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 42 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 55 min |
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Microtel Inn of Bryson City: Located in Bryson City. 59 rooms available. Singles, doubles, suites, and jacuzzi suites available. Phone: 888-488-7900 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 42 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx.54 min |
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The McKinley Edwards Inn - Bryson City (they offer a 10% discount during MOTD) Phone:828-488-9626 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 43 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 56 min. |
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Fryemont Inn: Located in Bryson City. They have 37 cozy bedrooms in the main lodge and cottage suites located in the adjecent building. Each suite has a king size bed, wet bar and working fireplace. Phone:800-845-4879 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 44 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 57 min. |
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The Hemlock Inn: Rustic country Bed and Breakfast Inn with 22 rooms and three cabin rentals Phone:828-488-2885 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 48 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 60 min. |
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Folkstone Inn: BnB in Bryson City with 10 rooms. Chef owned and farm to table. Call to book and save 10% during MOTD. Drive to Fontana: Approx. 49 min |
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The Dragon City Resort: Just a few miles past the north end of Dragon Phone:865-253-3566 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 54 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 13 min |
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Buffalo Creek Bed and Breakfast: Two rooms with private entrances and one cabin are available. Phone:828-479-3892 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 57 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 44 min. |
Vacation Rentals
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AirBnB VRBO HomeAway Booking.com |
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Nature's Retreat: This awesome cabin is owned by MOTD organizers Barry and Robin. It has 2 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 baths and can comfortably sleep up to 6 people. It's a great place to stay. LINK Drive to Fontana: Appox. 45 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 60 min. |
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Bear Creek Cove in Robbinsville. Two Bedroom (both Master Suites) two bath cabin with hot tub in Robbinsville is just steps away from Talula Creek. Inside gas fireplace and outdoor wood firepit along with many other amenities.
Phone: 828-788-2737 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 43 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 36 min. |
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Fox Ridge and Fox Den Cabins: Two cabins owned by fellow Dragon Slayers in Whittier NC with hot tub, wireless Hi-Speed internet and much more. Phone: 828-331-0724 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 43 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 58 min. |
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Georgeous Stays: "Glamground" with several whimsically-themed Tiny Houses and amazing unique Vacation Rentals Drive to Fontana: Appox. Varies. Drive to Dragon: Approx. Varies 828-421-2282 |
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Moonshiners Hideaway Near Bryson City. Rustic Two Bedroom two bath cabin with hot tub in Bryson City is a full log cabin with fireplace and much more
Phone: 828-788-2737 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 49 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 60 min. |
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Stay in the Smoky Mountains Cabin Rentals. Offering Several rental cabins from Robbinsville to Whittier
Phone: 828-788-2737 Drive to Fontana: Appox. Varies. Drive to Dragon: Approx. Varies |
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Fellow Dragon Slayers Dave and Sonia have several cabins to rent in Bryson City NC. (all cabins are approx. 45 min from Fontana and 60 min for the Dragon) Some have hot tubs! 12 cabins on the Tuckaseegee River in Ela https://elashorescabins.com $50 off for MOTD attendees staying 3 days or more Phone: (828) 538-0450 |
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Bryson Village is a family-owned luxury vacation home rental community. Our community features the beautifully restored Historic Bryson House with 15 additional new, smaller vacation cabins and cottages near downtown Bryson City Phone: 828-488-9898 Drive to Fontana: Appox. Varies. Drive to Dragon: Approx. Varies |
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Pine Lake Retreat: Two bedroom Two bath house just 10 miles from Fontana Village off of NC 28 Booking is via Airbnb Drive to Fontana: Approx. 16 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 34 min. |
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Deals Gap Cabin:One or two bedroom Cabins. Fireplace and Whirlpool bath available. A/C, TV with DVD player and full Kitchens Phone: 519-851-0607 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 6 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 21 min. |
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Simple Life Cabins: Simple Life Mountain Retreat & Campground: Relax in one of our 14 Simple Life Cabins for as little as $34 a night. Full bathroom and Camping Cabins available. We also offer RV and camper sites with full hookups, and tent sites too. Phone: 828-788-1099 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 34 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 23 min. |
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Carolina Mountain Vacation Rentals. (offers a 10% discount during MOTD). Various size cabins in the Bryson City and the Fontana Lake area. Phone:877-488-8500 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Ashe Mountain Cabin: A two bedroom cabin that sleeps 4 with complete privacy and the owners are also PROUD MINI OWNERS!! Phone:828-488-1575 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 36 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 51 min. |
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High Frontier Cabin: Authentic log cabin on 21 acres. Has three bedrooms and two full baths. Phone:828-479-8121 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 60 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min. |
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The Treetops: Three different cabins to rent in the Robbinsville area. Phone:800-768-7129 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 55 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 40 min. |
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Diane Hutto Realty and Vacation Rentals: Eight different homes for rent in the Robbinsville area (online availability calendar) Click on each rental to see min. night rental requirement. Phone:828-479-6907 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Euchella Mountain Lake Cabins: Four cabins ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms. Located in Topton NC. Phone:800-446-1603 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 38 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 53 min. |
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Jimbo's Farm: 105 year old farm house on 53 acres. Three bedroom, two bath house that sleeps 6-8. Trout pond and stream. Phone:954-781-6921 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Snowbird Creek Cabin: Three bedroom, two bath cabin that sleeps up to 10 people. Includes Hot tub and Fireplace. Phone:828-479-3892 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 70 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 55 min. |
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On Golden Pond Chalet: This three bedroom, three bath house sleeps up to 8 people and has mountain and lake views. Phone:828-473-3210 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Watershed Log Home Rentals: Two homes for rent in Graham County and over 40 homes in the Bryson City area.. Phone:888-604-3075 Drive to Fontana: Varies. Drive to Dragon: Varies |
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Nantahala North Cabin Rentals: Several cabins about 60 minutes from Fontana. Phone:828-321-2215 Drive to Fontana: Varies Drive to Dragon: Varies. |
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The Snowbird House: Two bedroom, two bath house sleeps up to 4. Snowbird creek is just a few feet from the house. Phone:828-479-2765 Drive to Fontana: Drive to Dragon: |
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Stecoah Cabin: Two bedroom, two bath cabin sleeps 6 and is available year long. Located in the Stecoah Valley in Graham County. Phone:800-989-2106 Drive to Fontana: Apporx. 25 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 40 min. |
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The Cabin in the Woods: Efficiency cottage sleeps up to 4. Located in the beautiful Stecoah Valley. Phone:828-735-1930 Drive to Fontana: Approx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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Settlers Mountain: Several cabin rentals set in a resort compound setting. Phone:800-476-8027 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 50 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 65 min. |
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Great Smoky Cabin Rentals: Cabins in Bryson City, Dillsboro and Robbinsville area. 1 to 4 bedrooms. Most with hot tubs, fireplaces and satellite TV. Many are pet friendly. Phone: 800-655-9771 Drive to Fontana: Appox. 12-70 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 27-85 min. |
Camping Grounds
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Fontana Village Campgrounds: Located at the base of Fontana Dam. Open May thru October. Has water and electric hook ups, a bath house, picnic tables and a great view of the river and Fontana Dam. Phone: 800-849-2258 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 5 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 15 min |
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Turkey Creek Campground: Located in Almond NC. The campsite amenities include tables, fireplaces, 20 amp. electrical service & water. Most of the creek sites have raised tent pads. Trash cans & fireplaces are emptied daily. Phone: 828-488-8966 Address: 135 Turkey Road Drive to Fontana: Approx. 35 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 50 min. |
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Tumbling Waters Campbround & Trout Pond: Located in Almond NC. All sites have full hook-ups (water, sewer and electric (15 & 30 amps). Picnic Tables and fire rings. Phone: 828-479-3814 Address: 1612 Panther Creek Road Drive to Fontana: Approx. 30 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 45 min |
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Teaberry Hill RV Park: Located in Robbinsville. Offers discerning RV enthusiast year round sites of unspoiled natural beauty and privacy creating ones very own oasis. Phone: 828-479-3953 Address: 727 Upper Sawyers Creek Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min |
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Tsali Campground: Showers, flush toilets and 42 campsites. A separate camping fee is charged. Phone:828-479-6431 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 40 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 55 min. |
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Simple Life Cabins: RV and Tent Sites. Includes: Bath house with hot showers, WiFi, Firepit and Playground Phone: 828-788-1099 Drive to Fontana: Approx. 34 min. Drive to Dragon: Approx. 23 min. |
| Hidden Waters Campground: Full hookups, bathroom and showers Phone:828-479-3509 Drive to Fontana: Approx. Drive to Dragon: Approx. |
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| Cable Cove Campground: Open April 14th to October 31st. Has 26 sites. Pets on leash only. Each site has: Tent pad, lantern post, picnic table and fire grate. No reservations. Phone:828-478-6431 Address: Route 1, Box 16A Robbinsville, NC Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |
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Cheoah Point Campground: Open April 14th to October 31st. Has 26 sites. Pets on leash only. Each site has: Tent pad, lantern post, picnic table and fire grate. No reservations. Phone:828-478-6431 Address: Route 1, Box 16A Robbinsville, NC Drive to Fontana: Approx. 15 min Drive to Dragon: Approx. 30 min. |