Explore the Tsali Recreation Area

Come to the Great Smoky Mountains to stay at the Valley River RV Resort. And because you are in tune with nature, you want to experience nature in ways you just can’t in other parts of the country.

The beauty of the mountainous terrain is that you can see lowland nature, highland nature, and everything in-between. With all the lakes and rivers, you can even see aquatic. This is a great time of year to see it all and get out there into the natural world.

The Tsali Recreation Area

To immerse yourself in nature, there is one great spot that you ought to check out and that we’ve somehow forgotten to mention, the Tsali Recreation Area. You’ll find it located about an hour to the northwest along 74 near Bryson City. There you’ll be able to take in the beauty of the Nantahala National Forest area and Fontana Lake.

Tsali recreation area

Mountain Biking

There are a variety of activities for you to take part in once you get up there; mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, and boating. They have four main trails; Tsali Trail Right Loop, Tsali Trail left Loop, Mouse Branch Loop Trail, and Thompson Loop Trail. The trail difficulty ranges from 4 to 8, meaning that they’re on the high end of easy to the high end of moderate.

Mountain Biking Tsali


About the Valley River RV Resort

At Valley River RV Resort close to the Smoky Mountains, you’ll enjoy majestic views, private lakes, and a convenient location. We are actually located in the heart of the southern Blue Ridge mountain range. Enjoy our upscale RV resort at www.valleyriverrv.com.

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