– Region: North Carolina — Fontana Lake / Nantahala NF

 – Elevation: 530

 – GPS Coordinates: 35.439° N, 83.795° W

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Near Fontana Dam road 

 – Opening Season: Year-round

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 24  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — spring + vending – Meals & food: No — self-cook

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Free — no reservation

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Famous large AT shelter (the ‘Fontana Hilton’). Nearby Fontana Dam visitor center. Entry point for Smokies AT section. Good basecamp.