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Camping at Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

KOA campground · Cherokee

A campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

Set in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, and in the heart of Cherokee tribal country, one of the best campgrounds in Cherokee, NC is the KOA campsite in Cherokee, NC, boasts 360-degree views of the mountains, exciting activities for the whole family and an unforgettable camping adventure. Our quiet Cherokee RV Park and campground offers a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life where you and your family can enjoy the best that nature has to offer.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Dump station
  • Fishing
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Campsites

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Amenities & location

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 136 Max Length
  • Wi Fi
  • Pool Open Year Round
  • Hot Tub Sauna
  • Snack Bar
  • Propane
  • Fishing
  • Firewood
  • Pavilion
  • Basketball Court
  • Community Fire Pit
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday?
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Booking
Listing Reservable on KOA
Getting there
Listing Cherokee, NC (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Cherokee Waterfall Campground

3.8 mi from Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Lazy Turtle Campground & Cabins

5.1 mi from Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)
Sites from $141/night
$281 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights19 sites open for every night

Fort Wilderness RV Park & Campground

7.3 mi from Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday (straight-line)
Sites from $42/night
$84 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • 3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience 13 mi · 3 hr · from $65/person
    • 2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg 18 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity 18 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG
2021 Forest River Cherokee 294GEBG

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 10 · 85 mi from campground

$119/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths
2020 Bullet Ultra Lite Full Bunks+2 Baths

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 10 · 131 mi from campground

$175/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Zwisle's Galloping Palomino
Zwisle's Galloping Palomino

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 9 · 172 mi from campground

$89/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience
3-Hour Nantahala River Fully Guided Rafting Experience

13 mi · 3 hr · from $65/person

Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity
Mountaintop Zipline 2-Hours Activity

18 mi · 2 hr · from $123/person

2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg
2 hour Extended Ghost and Haunt Tour of Gatlinburg

18 mi · 2 hr · from $40/person

See 6 more bookable tours
The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience
The Ultimate Wine, Shine & Bourbon Experience

18 mi · 3.5 hr · from $55/person

The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

18 mi · 1.3 hr · from $46/person

The "Classic" National Park Tour
The "Classic" National Park Tour

18 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike
Chasing Waterfalls: A Smoky Mountain Guided Hike

18 mi · 3 hr · from $95/person

Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour

18 mi · 1 hr · from $26/person

High Points Driving Tour
High Points Driving Tour

18 mi · 3 hr · from $85/person

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