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Hidden Wonders
Head out on a thrilling lake expedition! Fontana Village Marina is where your next great adventure starts, with full-service boat rentals and access to the best bass fishing waters in North Carolina. Take a shuttle to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to explore the backcountry, board the legendary Miss Hazel for a Historic Lake Tour, and create unforgettable memories out on the water. It’s easy to see why Fontana Marina has been a lakeside destination since 1942!
OPEN DAILY 8AM - 6PM
Fontana Village Marina is proudly a designated Clean Marina, recognized by a nationwide program that awards marinas going above and beyond the regulatory requirements to help safeguard the environment. Developed by the National Marine Environmental Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works to clean up waterways for better recreational boating, North Carolina is one of 31 states nationally with the Clean Marina Program in place, and fewer than 60 marinas across our state have been awarded the designation.
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Marina Amenities
- Watercraft Rentals
- Gasoline for Refueling
- Slip Rentals
- Dry Storage
- Boat Launching
- Historic Lake Tours
- Fishing Supplies & Bait
- Snacks, Drinks & Apparel for Purchase
- Appalachian Trail Hiker Shuttling
- Backcountry/Great Smoky Mountains National Park Shuttling
Backcountry
Shuttle Services
Get back to nature. For guests looking for access to some of the most remote sections of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we offer drop-off and scheduled pick-up services by boat to many locations along the Northern shore of Fontana Lake.
Shuttle services must be reserved 48 hours in advance. Please call the Marina directly at 828-498-2017 for backcountry and other shuttle reservations.
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Historic Lake Boat Tours
Hop aboard the famous Miss Hazel — a historic, U.S. Coast Guard-approved, 36-ft pontoon boat — for a scenic cruise along the beautiful Eagle and Hazel Creek waterways. This 1.5-hour tour features breathtaking views of the trails, forests, and mountains, and is accompanied by an experienced Captain sharing tales (some tall!) about everything within eyeline. This incredible experience brings visitors back to Fontana Village year after year, and should not be missed.
Please call the Marina directly at 828-498-2017 for Historic Lake Boat Tours and other reservations.
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Marina Retail Shop
Everything you need for a day out on the water! Stop in for bait, fishing equipment, apparel, ice, cold drinks, and a bite to eat, or just relax on the back deck under the ceiling fans as you enjoy a beer and swap stories with new and old friends. The Marina has Wi-Fi, bathrooms, gasoline, and the area’s best Fontana Lake experts — come and join us!
Rental Rates
- WATERCRAFT RENTALS
- SLIP RENTALS, DRY STORAGE & BOAT LAUNCHING
- BACK COUNTRY SHUTTLE SERVICES
- HISTORIC LAKE TOUR
| Pontoon Boat | $200 / 2 Hours | $300 / 4 Hours | $450 / 8 Hours |
| Fishing Boat | $200 / 2 Hours | $250 / 4 Hours | $400 / 8 Hours |
| Canoe | $25 / Hour | $50 / 4 Hours | $75 / 24 Hours |
| Kayaks (Single or Double) | $25 / Hour | $50 / 4 Hours | $75 / 24 Hours |
| Paddleboards (SUP) | $25 / Hour | $60 / 4 Hours | - |
*Customer pays for fuel used during rental period. Rentals are subject to availability. *Holiday rates may apply.
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Covered |
$40 / Day |
$250 / Week |
- |
$4,000 / Year |
| Uncovered | $20 / Day | $125 / Week | - | $3,000 / Year |
| Dry Storage | $10 / Day | $45 / Week | $75 / Month | - |
| Daily "Lay-a-Long" | $10 / Day | - | - | - |
| Launch Fee | $5 per Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Etc. | - | - | - |
*Launch Fee is complimentary for Fontana Village Resort lodging guests. MUST present Room Key to Marina attendant.
| One-Way | Round-Trip | |
| Eagle & Hazel Creek | $35 / Person | $60 / Person |
| Pilkey & Kirkland Creek | $65 / Person | $130 / Person |
| Pilkey & Kirkland Creek (3 or more) | $55 / Person | $110 / Person |
| Chambers Creek | $75 / Person | $150 / Person |
| Chambers Creek (3 or more) | $65 / Person | $130 / Person |
| Forney Creek | $95 / Person | $190 / Person |
| Forney Creek (3 or more) | $85 / Person | $170 / Person |
| Groups of 15 or more | $25 / Person | $40 / Person |
| Adult | Child (3-12 Years Old) Under 2 are free | |
| 90-Minute Historic Lake Tour | $40 | $15 |
*Call for availability and reservations
Public Lands Conservationist of the Year
Our own Marina Manager, Brandon Jones, was honored with the 2023 Governor’s Public Lands Conservationist of the Year Award for launching a successful cleanup effort for Lake Fontana, removing over 200,000 pounds of trash from the lake and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park shoreline. Building partnerships with organizations like the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Mainspring Conservation Trust, the initiative has made a significant impact and inspired others to take ownership of the cleanup, making it the most extensive cleanup on National Park lands in the country. We’re so proud of him, and of his team’s work to protect, conserve and restore North Carolina’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources!
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