Tsali Recreation Area

Tsali Recreation Area
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Park Type
Located
External Links	Official Website Official Trail Map
Entrance Fee	None
ActivitiesThings to do at the park
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park
Park Trails	4 Trails / Total of 39.60 miles63.73 km <br />
Lodging Types
Camping Amenities
Park Area	2,800 acres11.331 km² <br />
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Park Overview

Four loop trails along the shores of Fontana Lake. While open to hikers, better suited for mountain bikes and horses.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN:

1. Take I-26 to Asheville.
2. Then I-40 west to the exit for US-74.
3. Follow US-74 for 49 miles (past Bryson City).
4. Turn right/west onto NC-28.
5. Turn right/north into the Tsali Campground.

Route Description

The following trails are available to explore.

Trail	Miles	FS Trail	Usage
Mouse Branch Loop	9.0	#152A
Thompson Connector		#152B
Thompson Loop	7.7	#152
Tsali Left Loop	11.9	#38A
Tsali Right Loop	11.0	#38

To share the trails, the following schedule has been implemented:

Thompson Loop Trail and Mouse Branch Loop Trail

Hiking - seven days a week

Horseback Riding - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Mountain Biking - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Tsali Horse Trail (Right Loop and Left Loop)

Hiking - seven days a week

Horseback Riding - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Mountain Biking - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Typical Conditions

Wide trails (8 ft or more) with limited change in elevation.

Fees, Permits, etc.

Mountain bikers and horse riders must pay a daily use fee.

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