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Nestled along the rushing Cheoah River, where the Great Smoky Mountains embrace the Nantahala National Forest, Historic Tapoco Lodge blends Appalachian charm with modern comfort. Since 1930, this secluded retreat has welcomed travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility. Wake to the sound of the river, sip coffee on a private porch, and explore over 120 acres of pristine forest. The lodge’s historic rooms and private riverside cabins feature warm wood interiors, stone fireplaces, and scenic ...
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14981 Tapoco Road
The road narrows as it follows the river deeper into the Nantahala National Forest, and by the time you arrive at Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort, the world you left behind feels genuinely distant. Built in 1930 to house engineers working on the Cheoah Dam, the lodge sits at the confluence of the Cheoah and Little Tennessee Rivers, its rustic timber frame and stone foundations rooted in a landscape of old-growth hardwoods, rushing water, and the westernmost ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ther...



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