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Cherokee, North Carolina Campgrounds
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Riverside Motel & Campground
42 River View Dr Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
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8 Good
River Valley Campground
2978 Big Cove Rd Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
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Rating: 9 6 8 9 8 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: A beautiful campground. We stayed on the river site b-2 with full hook ups. Cable included. The motorhome was about 3 feet from the river. The river was a pleasure to listen to. This is a great spot for day trips. The staff was very nice. The bathrooms very clean. We will be back! - Jloftin
Must call to make reservations. The website isn't really very good and doesn't have a map which makes it hard to select a site. The river sites are excellent and some of them could handle ~30' rigs. Cell reception was very poor. Bathrooms were mostly clean but very old. The staff was friendly during check in. Sites were mostly dirt, and the campground had lots of shade trees. They were not especially spacious but not too tight either. There are several other campgrounds in the Cherokee area and most of them are outdated and frankly didn't look safe. I would recommend this campground to someone staying in the area and highly recommend a river site. - zDale
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for River Valley Campground »The Raven Fork river is right at the edge of the park, with some camping from tents to motor homes available on the bank. The river and nearby waters are stocked with trout, and most places are "catch and keep". A Cherokee Indian fishing license ($10 for one day; $17 for two) is required. Most non-tent sites are on concrete. The park was comfortable when about 30% full. The spots, however, are very close together and a full park may feel crowded. The campground was well kept up with the exception of decrepit fire rings. WiFi is almost non-existent with slightly better reception near the office; even there, speed was in the 1-4 kps range (that's kilobytes per second, not megabytes) and useful only for collecting email. The campground is surrounded by hills; satellite TV is available only at a few sites. Camping is cash only. - Mtmoi
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7.3 Good
Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA
92 KOA Campground Road Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 400 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 8 9 2 2 7 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: This is a nice KOA. They have updated the cabins and were doing a major update to the main building while we where there. However the roads have lot's of pot holes, most of the lights around the campground were burned out, definitely some parts need maintenance/updating. Also, the fire rings flood. We used our fire ring and one at a cabin family was in and both flooded every time it rained and had to be bailed out by hand. Lastly, the WiFi was reliable but slow. Decent Verizon service in the KOA, but not AT&T. And cell service in downtown Cherokee is almost non-existent. Weirdly, the Smokies Visitor center just up the road had excellent Verizon service. - joshjack
Supposedly expensive but we got a deal because of the season. Nice park on a rushing river loaded with trout. Our site was level with good WiFi and satellite friendly. Facilities were spotless. - Geodoc
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA »The previous camper had dumped sewage on the concrete pad, we did not notice this until we were fully hooked up. This park has a lot of employees, someone should have checked the sight before renting it out. Check-in time is 1 pm. If you are early they charge you $25. Some of the roads are in poor condition. This park is way over priced. The site was one site away from a dumper and smelled. - george64
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8 Good
Cherokee Campground & Craig's Cabins (formerly Craig's Campground)
91 US-19 Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 30 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 7 9 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: A very nice shady spot along a creek/river. Lots of cabins onsite also. Roads were difficult to navigate for a big motorhome with a tow vehicle. We ended up having to unhook our tow when leaving as we could not navigate the steep, narrow, tight turn. We would not stay here again due to the tight roads. - happy wanderer
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for Cherokee Campground & Craig's Cabins (formerly Craig's Campground) »I traveled to several sites around Cherokee region (Yogi, KOA, etc...) and everything was extremely crowded due to trout fishing tourney. After traveling approximately 25 miles attempting to locate a campground, I figure I would take a stab at Craig's Campground. The manager was sitting on the front porch of the office and was extremely nice. He suggested a spot next to the creek with full hook-up and we set up camp. Before we left for Cherokee, asked him what time check-out was and he asked us what time we wanted to leave the next day and said not to worry nor hurry. Extremely nice people, facilities were not fancy, but they were very clean. - garyclarke324
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7.2 Good
Yogi In The Smokies
317 Galamore Road Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 180 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 9 5 8 2 10 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: What an excellent campground. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Activities were well planned. The location on the river is very nice. There is plenty to do. Our site was full hook up and everything functioned well. The park is well maintained. The pool was nice. You can rent tubes for the river. We had a great time floating down it. There's good fishing as well. It was very family oriented and the kids had great time. The camp office/store has pretty much everything you might need if you forgot something. Can't wait to go back next year. - skiles
Beautiful setting, adequate space for our 36ft 5th. Long winding paved road to campsite. Friendly staff. No Cell service. Not the fault of the campsite. Good cable. Satellite not an option because of trees.
My main problem was lack of WiFi. Being full timers we depend on internet. When the park was empty, WiFi was horrible. When the park was full it was non existent. - roybrodyView more reviews and a full list of amenities for Yogi In The Smokies »The staff here were very very friendly although check in was slow. We had read internet was slow so asked for a site closest to the internet hot spot and we had very good WiFi where we were placed. Restrooms were generally very clean. Stayed here for 2 nights and there was enough to keep the three kids happy. Color a t-shirt for $8.50, movies each night, candy bingo, pedal karts to hire. Right near very pretty river. Just don't bother walking the Mango Falls track. Bugs, bad trail so could twist ankle, unsafe area to walk through in one patch, nothing to see when you get there. I'd stay again especially with a Passport America discount. - kiwitravelers
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6.8 Good
Happy Holiday RV Village (formerly Happy Holiday RV Park)
1553 Wolfetown Rd Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 375 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 2 7 9 8 9 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: We've stayed at this campground numerous times over the years and have watched it's decline. Employees are very nice but the manager is rude and unfriendly . There are a number of good campgrounds in this area and next time here we'll find one that appreciates our business. - Tom&Alice
An okay commercial park. Sites are close and interior roads are very narrow. Site was long and level and utilities satisfactory although sewer connection was at the very back of the site so needed extra long hose. Also, the sewer outlet was only covered by a rock, no proper covering. We chose here to go into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the location is very for that. We would stay again. - starwind
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for Happy Holiday RV Village (formerly Happy Holiday RV Park) »It was a nice clean park. Only complaint would be the permanent rv areas looked rough. - Wbd
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8.5 Excellent
Indian Creek Campground
1367 Bunches Cr Rd Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 60 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 9 9 7 10 10 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: We stayed in site #6, which is a premium creekside W/E site. The site was pretty large, level, and had unparalleled views and access to Bunches Creek. The stream is normally perfect for wading and fishing (stocked by the Cherokee tribe once per week), although it did become a little high and fast-moving after a few days of non-stop torrential rain. However, according to the staff on-site, you're at a higher elevation and upstream enough where flash flooding isn't an issue (which proved to be true for us). Whether it was gently babbling or angrily rushing, the creek provided a beatiful backdrop to our site, and we really enjoyed seeing, hearing, and playing in it. In terms of shade and privacy, while there were plenty of trees throughout the CG, the creekside sites were pretty tightly packed in, with very little (if any) privacy in between. Understandable, given the prime real estate of the creek. They did have other, more private and wooded sites further away from the water, but if we returned, I'd be willing to forgo some privacy to be on the creek again. Bath house was a bit dated, but spotlessly clean. I was there a LOT during the week (mostly accompanying my toddler), and I feel like there was a staff member in there cleaning and/or restocking at least every other time we were there. Showers were nice and roomy, they had a dehumidifier going the whole time, and it always smelled fresh and clean. Nice pavilion next to the bath house with TV and Wifi. Laundry room was adequate, but smelled a bit like mildew. Camp store was very well-stocked but pricey, and the owners and all staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The only thing I felt was missing was a large dedicated dishwashing sink; that's one of those things that makes my life so much easier when we camp, and I was pretty surprised they didn't have one, since they had everything else so well-covered. If they added one of those, this place would be just about perfect! - Jenventola
This place is all about the setting, right on Bunches Creek, and well away from the tourist traps. When I called for a reservation, he was very helpful and his recommendation was fabulous. We had site 10, spacious, wide and level. All the sites at this end are nice. Lots of fishermen on the creek, and lots of fish caught. The stream is stocked right at the campground. Someone caught a 24" trout near the bridge. Fun to watch everyone enjoying themselves. Bathhouse is old but spotless. Laundry is clean too with nice machines. Campground is very clean, no litter at all and plenty of covered trash cans around. Two things they could do better: WiFi only at the pavilion, limited but that is to be expected in the mountains. It can be tricky to get in, and only one person knows the secret trick. Why not post instructions or at least train the office? Not everyone can get in, depends on your device. If you cannot, the best wifi we found was at Sassy Sunflowers, a cafe where Big Cove ends at Acquoni about 10 miles away. We only know this because an urgent matter came up that needed our attention so we had to go to town every day. On a related note, there is TV only at the pavilion (nice), no radio, and we could not get cell service. Again, not unexpected. The other thing is their directions. I'm happy to abandon my GPS and follow their directions but I like to know where I'm headed. So I wanted to map it first. Very difficult if you don't know the route numbers. I called but the office didn't know the route numbers either. They could at least tell you distances, "all the way through town" isn't really helpful or even accurate. Despite these aggravations, we enjoyed our time there immensely. Very friendly people. Being right on the stream was wonderful. - janci
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for Indian Creek Campground »This park came under new management about a year+ ago. The old management is definitely missed. The new owners are not near as helpful or courteous and the previous owners. I liked to visit this place because of the trout fishing. After a release from the trout farm upstream the trout are plentiful. Now that I have a 5th wheel there will be no more trips to Indian Springs CG. They are not big rig friendly. For those who can fit in, there are great spots by a tributary creek where I have caught trout. I hate that I've out grown the place with my rig and I hope that the new owners will become more helpful as time goes on. - Garrison Smith
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Great Smokey Mountain RV Camping Resort 1.84 miles SE
17 Old Soco Rd Whittier, North Carolina 28789 (map) | Click To View Phone
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3.6 Poor
Fort Wilderness Campground & RV Park 2.49 miles SE
284 Fort Wilderness Rd Whittier, North Carolina 28789 (map) | Click To View Phone
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Rating: 1 3 3 5 2 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: Stayed at Fort Wilderness several days over Labor Day holiday mostly due to most other campgrounds had no sites available and poor planning on my part. We used to camp with our grandson there 14 or 15 years ago and it was a great place to camp. It is sad to see how this campground has fallen into disrepair over the years and we will not camp here again. We paid $20 + $5 a night for cable with the PPA discount. If you must stay there, do not expect the wifi to work or the cable to be adequate. Also, do not leave your sewer hose out after dumping as ours -(a $20 HD hose) was cut with a grass whipper in several places. We received no resolution from the mgr; Gorilla Tape to the rescue. I really don't like to give a campground a bad rating, as it can affect thier business adversely. But in fairness to future campers, a warning to beware before you go is in order. As with any business, it is important to give the customer value for their money and this campground is way overpriced for the inconvenience and grief. Camping at Fort Wilderness was not a pleasant experience. We camped there in a motorhome. - mcr101010
Surly manager who wanted to make it my fault that the electricity didn't work. The pool was disgusting and closed. Two days later it was cleaned up and open. But, not clean enough that you would want to get into it. It is convenient to the Casino - which makes it all the more expensive. But, whose fault is that?
Most of the residents are there for good, the units ill maintained, and the sites congested with stuff.
I would not stay there again. - The PenguinView more reviews and a full list of amenities for Fort Wilderness Campground & RV Park »I am not one that complains about much. Had the website been a little more up to date, I wouldn't be complaining at all. The restrooms are clean, the pool is green and isn't open, the gameroom has nothing that works other than a pool table. The sites are not all that level and wifi doesn't work. My guess is that this is more for permanent residents than families wanting to spend a holiday weekend away. My family and I will not be returning, for a few reasons, one they do not offer any good Sam's discounts as they advertise. When I ask about the military discount, the manager stated the military didn't help him, so there wasn't any discount. I really hate it, because it is close to a lot of things. As well there is no dishing access to the river as stated on the webpage. Please, don't be mislead by the webpage or whomever you talk with, if you call. - gunsmith02
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7.8 Good
Flaming Arrow Campground 2.77 miles SE
283 Flaming Arrow Dr Whittier, North Carolina 28789 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 65 | Recent Rate: $$$$ |
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Rating: 9 9 10 8 4 Clean Restrooms: Clean Showers: Looking for a touring location central to the North Carolina side of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Does being nestled down in a depression surrounded by tall trees on all sides sound good? Enjoy full hook-ups, cable, Wi-Fi that works, shade trees, paved roads and privacy from highways without the high fees of a "gated" concrete parking lot with a faux country club? Could it be that easy access to restrooms, laundry, swimming pool, playground, office and other common use areas is important to you? If you answered most of these questions "yes," look no further than Flaming Arrow Campground! Regarding previous comments: Yes, the roads are single lane but they are also paved, one-way and wide enough for any size rig to navigate without unhooking toads - unless you got your driver's license from sending in cereal box tops. Management lives on premises and is Johnny-on-the-spot for any issues you might raise, including reasonable special requests and helping every guest position for their rig's unique requirements. The city of Cherokee is just 4 miles away and the owner of the park knows how to direct you to any place or anything you might need. Like all RV parks, there were some detractors: only one dumpster to serve the entire park, only two washers and two dryers and smoke from burning leaves during the off-season (which was our choice) are all I can complain about. We stayed here two months. - TMN-15
Other reviews mention narrow entrance. It is a ONE WAY entrance, plenty of room. The park is accessed from a divided 4 lane highway with ample left hand turn lane. Entrance and exit was as good as it gets. Lots were level with mowed grass. Park was as quiet as we have experienced. We even overslept for a golf tee time because it was so quiet. Office personnel very helpful. Would definitely return. - Mullie09
View more reviews and a full list of amenities for Flaming Arrow Campground »This was our first visit and we fell in love with the Campground. It was a very well set up campground, easy to get to your site and easy entrance and exiting. The Staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make sure you had all the things you needed. My husband loves ice cream and he was able to get it there without leaving the campsite. I will say the trip went by way to fast, and I am looking forward to my next visit. - Helen Argabrite
