Tapoco lodge is another good option. In the past people had problems with them, but that was the previous owners. It was sold in the winter of 14. The current owners, while still keeping it extremely nice have opened it everyone (previously it was very exclusive). I've heard nothing but good things since then. Your best bet to stay at Fontana is to make friends and see who has a spare room in their cabin and get on the waiting list as soon as you can. Camping is another option at Fontana, it is extremely cheap, but it actually sold out (for the first time in the few years that I have been going with this group) last year. Spots are only $25 a day!