The construction of Lakeview Drive began in 1943 and though progress was slow it continued until 1972 when funding ran out and the construction halted. They were promised a road that would extend into the park and all the way to these areas that were cut off. The people that had been displaced from Judson and Proctor also needed a way to reach the cemeteries that were located inside the boundaries of the National Park. With the flooding of the towns of Judson and Proctor, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park needed a way for people visiting the park to get to the park side of Fontana Lake. This road was constructed shortly after Fontana Dam was constructed and Lake Fontana was formed. It is actually a configuration of trails developed from old manways, older existing trails, and roads. The Lakeshore Trail is one of the newer trails in the Park, extending along the south boundary for about 44 miles. Lakeshore and Tunnel Trails begin at the end of the parking area. “The Road to Nowhere” actually takes you to some nice hiking trails. Work on the road stopped in 1943 and was never continued. Lakeview Drive ends one mile beyond a viaduct at the mouth of a tunnel.
This six-mile drive is also known as “the Road to Nowhere” and affords great views of Fontana Lake.
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