Tapoco Travel Guide

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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
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

3 out of 5
14981 Tapoco Road Robbinsville NC
The price is ₹23,703 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹23,703
₹26,783 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic lodge in Robbinsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (423 reviews)
Very limited on other options to dine out. Because of the location.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Tremont Lodge & Resort

Tremont Lodge & Resort

3 out of 5
7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹8,396 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹8,396
₹11,940 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (534 reviews)
The property was pet friendly which is number one to us. It’s a nice quiet area not far from attractions in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. It’s always clean and the staff is super nice. We stay here every year (sometimes more than once).

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Tremont Lodge & Resort
Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.5 out of 5
7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
The price is ₹5,862 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
₹5,862
₹6,727 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean very quite and breakfast was really good

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,158 reviews)
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Perfect , nice view

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Viewpoint Condominiums

Viewpoint Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
448 Day Springs Rd Pigeon Forge TN
Stay at this apartment in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
The bed room doors would not close and stay close

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

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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 with a stop at Cheoah Dam. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Cheoah Dam

Graham County Park

Graham County Park is just one of the places to see in Robbinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Graham County Park

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

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