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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

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Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville NC
The price is CA $353 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $353
CA $399 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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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
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The price is CA $115 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
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CA $166 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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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! (533 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Tremont Lodge & Resort
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 ...
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Pet friendly 2br/2ba cabin with hot tub on Rushing Trout Stream!
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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! (466 reviews)
Very welcoming and cozy, we had an awesome time!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Creek Front Mountain Cabin with Jacuzzi.
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! (163 reviews)
The cabin was beautiful, in a quiet location and very clean. You can tell that the owners care about the property and their guests.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Log Cabin, walk to Cades Cove and just minutes from Gatlinburg with a view!
Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Townsend TN
Stay at this cabin in Townsend. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
everything was great! mrs.melody we thank you for your hospitality and kindness! will definitely book again!

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance
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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

Take the family on an outing to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center during your trip to Stecoah. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing 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

Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

CA $21
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

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

CA $34
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

CA $22
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Heritage Center Main Building

Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)

CA $16
per adult
Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)
Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour

Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour

CA $175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Smoky Mountain Guided Scenic High Van Tour
Discover the beauty, mystery, and history of America’s most visited national park on this self-guided drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

CA $21
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
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