Set apart for beauty, rest & adventure

Hideaway Point is secluded, but ideally located in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge - tucked into the Nantahala National Forest, just off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, a few minutes from Lake Fontana and ten minutes from shopping and restaurants in downtown Bryson City. Check out our guide book for more detailed information about the things we like to do in Bryson City.

Bryson City is a small quintessential North Carolina town - known for being a gateway to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and home to the Great Smoky Mountain Steam train (which can be seen and heard from the porches at Hideaway Point). The railroad is major tourist attraction for Bryson City - especially in the winter months when the Polar Express runs nostalgics nightly trips.

Activities (minutes from Hideaway Point) in the Nantahala Gorge include: hiking on the Appalachian Trail, white water rafting, zip lining, mountain biking and fly fishing. There are a few fun restaurants in the Gorge - perfect for a mid-afternoon pit stop.

Activities on Lake Fontana (minutes from Hideaway Point) include : boating, fishing, paddle boarding and rope swinging.

Activities in Great Smoky Mountain National Park within fifteen minutes of Hideaway Point include: tubing, hiking and biking.

We love adventure, nature and connecting with people. It would be our pleasure to share what we know about the area. Schedule a phone call if you have any questions about Hideaway Point or planning a day of fun in Western North Carolina. Don’t miss our Hideaway Point guidebook with lots of good information about our favorite local spots. Our manager Sarah Wilson is an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for education and experiential contexts. She brings a wealth of knowledge from years in the outdoor leadership and camping space. Learn more about her here.