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Plan Around Lakeview Drive
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Lakeview Drive Details
Lakeview Drive --sometimes dubbed "The Road To Nowhere" -- begins in the nearby town of Bryson City, climbing up into the mountains along a gorge-like path before dead-ending at Fontana Lake. The lake was created by damming the Tuckasegee River. At the end of the six-mile road is a tunnel that leads to a number of rugged backcountry hiking trails -- literally a gateway to the wilderness of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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Nearby Parks Around Lakeview Drive
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lakeview Drive
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2.3 mi away
Deep Creek
One of the best places to come play in the waters of the park.
2.4 mi away
Deep Creek Picnic Area
58 sites, pavilion available, open year-round
2.5 mi away
Deep Creek Campground
Deep Creek Campground provides a serene base for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, offering a classic outdoor experience by the water.
2.6 mi away
Juney Whank Falls
These picturesque falls are split into two sections, which, when combined, measure almost 90 feet.
