You'll have a paddle up Hazel Creek into the Great Smoky Mountain national Forest. It can be accessed via canoe or ferry from the Fontana Lake Marina, or via trail due southwest from the AT and Clingmans Dome area. If your anywhere near Northern Missouri and you like to fish then Hazel Creek Lake needs to be on your list of lakes to visit. We’ll make up sack lunches after breakfast and head to the water for the day’s fishing. Facilities: none, but restrooms, picnic areas and camping in Cable Cove Park; What We Saw. I am sure this creek is heaven for some fisherman. The road was begun even to the point of digging a long
tunnel through a mountain near Bryson City. So leave your cares and troubles behind, grab your sleeping bag, some clothes, and fishing gear and join us for a grand ol’ time to one of the Smoky Mountain’s best trout streams. Nothing to prevent the trip from happening though do reserve campsites well in advance if you plan on fishing during the popular seasons. Our guides were born and raised here in the Smokies, and our roots run deep, way back into the National Park. We come to fish, but being out in the mountains is about more than just fishing, it’s about enjoying the outdoors, and eating some good food too! I have used both modes of transportation and can say the $50 round trip ferry fee is worth it - although I would certainly recommend at least trip across in a canoe. But for me, the real payoff was the wilderness scenery and the solitude of the backcountry. Hazel Creek Lake. This trip takes you to a great lunch
takeout at Proctor, a ghost town created when Fontana
Lake was created in 1944 by the dam. The first 10 miles of the trail are easy going. I am sure this creek is heaven for some fisherman. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. You'll have a paddle
up Hazel Creek into the Great Smoky Mountain national
Forest. However, I am no angler, and we visited off season. Hazel Creek Camping Trip Spring 2012, Thursday May 17th – Sunday May 20th Join the guides at Fly Fishing the Smokies as we venture to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, May 17th-20th for our Group Fly Fishing and Camping Trip to arguably the most storied, and remote streams in all the Smoky Mountains. There is still resentment in the area over broken
promises by the federal government in regard to Proctor. Only another 2 miles until you hit the AT and all the history that goes with it. Almost 3 miles into the paddle, you'll bear left to
continue up the creek as it curves back and forth and
narrows. The Place to Share
Canoeing & Kayaking. You can hike beyond this point but be prepared for more than 2 dozen tricky stream crossings. It could look different otherwise. It can be accessed via canoe or ferry from the Fontana Lake Marina, or via trail due southwest from the AT and Clingmans Dome area. Download the free Tuskeegee topo map. The logistics of getting into this area can be a bit of a pain. In July of 2016 my 18 year old son and I hiked for a week in the Great Smokey Mountain National... We decided on a canoe float up the Hazel Creek arm of Fontana Lake. popular camping and fishing destination in the park. Picnicking among the tall trees of Proctor was a
treat. We’re offering two different options, the full package includes guided fly fishing on Friday and Saturday, or you can choose to fish unguided and still enjoy everything we have to offer. Fishing license and gratuities are not included. (828)-488-7665 or emailguides@flyfishingthesmokies.net We’ll be happy to get your trip booked and answer any questions you may have. We planned an overnight trip to the Great Smokies with some of our favorite camping folks. But for me, the real payoff was the wilderness scenery and the solitude of the backcountry. Most anglers fish the lower portion of the stream. As far as the trout are concerned, I did bring some fly fishing gear during two extended backpacking trips, but only managed a few fish and a dozen or so lost flies. The path heads northeast until finally encountering a secluded Hazel Creek Cascades, and then ascends a steep series of switchbacks until you reach Welch Ridge. Join the guides at Fly Fishing the Smokies as we venture to Hazel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, October 16th-19th for our Group Fly Fishing and Camping Trip to arguably the most storied, and remote streams in all the Smoky Mountains. There is a Forest Service marker there
that gives a history of the ghost town. The second interesting fact about Hazel Creek is that it runs through the deserted town of Proctor, NC. It's hard to miss because there is a
Hazel Creek sign posted on the right bank of the mouth
facing up the creek. We also explored the Bone Valley Trail which intersects with Hazel creek at around the 5.5 mile mark. The lake covers 530 acres and was formed by a dam completed in the summer of 1981. There isn't much
traffic, but fast boats and jet skis do frequent the
crossing. I must say that most of the vistas on this hike involved the creek, which was registered high on the serene scale - though didn't provide any awe inspiring vistas. This town was basically cut off from society in order to create Fontana Lake. On this journey, we were headed for Clingmans Dome but needed to pull an audible and stay at Silers Bald shelter due to heavy snow and ice. We took our kayaks out and walked up the path to the
left to campgrounds in the Proctor area. This town was basically cut off from society in order to create Fontana Lake. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com, Popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park Categories, Commonly searched for in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Things to Do.