Tapoco Lodge Resort - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A historic lodge nestled along the Cheoah River, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and close to the western entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests can enjoy hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting, often encountering deer, wild turkeys, and various bird species in the pristine mountain environment.
- Location
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Appalachian Mountains & Mid-Atlantic Coast, United States, North America
- Type
- boutique_lodge
- Coordinates
- 35.441000, -83.987000
- Website
- https://www.tapocolodge.com/
- Activities
- eco_lodge
- Pool/Spa
- Available
- Tank Filling
- luxury
PlnrScore: 24/100
Sustainability
Accommodations feature rustic wooden interiors from locally sourced wood.
Best Time to Visit Tapoco Lodge Resort
The best months to visit Tapoco Lodge Resort are April, May, June, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature -1.43°C, rainfall 176.1mm, sunshine 5.7 hrs, humidity 76.3%
- February: Poor, temperature 1.34°C, rainfall 188.8mm, sunshine 6.2 hrs, humidity 73.6%
- March: Poor, temperature 4.93°C, rainfall 169.5mm, sunshine 8 hrs, humidity 69.6%
- April: Good, temperature 7.14°C, rainfall 142.2mm, sunshine 9.4 hrs, humidity 68.9%
- May: Good, temperature 11.65°C, rainfall 143.7mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 76.2%
- June: Good, temperature 15.78°C, rainfall 102.3mm, sunshine 12 hrs, humidity 74.3%
- July: Good, temperature 17.83°C, rainfall 173.9mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 79.4%
- August: Good, temperature 17.07°C, rainfall 177.3mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 80.7%
- September: Poor, temperature 14.05°C, rainfall 139.2mm, sunshine 10 hrs, humidity 78.4%
- October: Good, temperature 9.41°C, rainfall 91.4mm, sunshine 9 hrs, humidity 73.6%
- November: Poor, temperature 4.55°C, rainfall 88.4mm, sunshine 7.6 hrs, humidity 71.5%
- December: Poor, temperature 1.04°C, rainfall 127.8mm, sunshine 6.1 hrs, humidity 74.2%
Other Safari Lodges in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Parks in Appalachian Mountains & Mid-Atlantic Coast
- Acadia National Park - 198 km²
- Assateague Island National Seashore - 153 km²
- Congaree National Park - 107 km²
- Shenandoah National Park - 805 km²