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Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA

92 KOA Campground Road
Cherokee,  NC 28719
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Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA

92 KOA Campground Road
Cherokee,  NC 28719
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Mark Jones

"Make us your winter camping headquarters. The pools and hot tub are still open!"

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Open All Year

Driving a Big Rig? We're set up to meet your needs!

The Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA is bordered on one side by the Raven Fork River and on the other side by three tribal trout ponds. Both are stocked twice weekly, so bring your rod and reel for some great fishing! Last year an area on the river was added that is strictly for Fly Fishing- Catch and Release only. We are also just a few miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Driving a Big Rig? We're set up to meet your needs! With 50 amp service and 136-foot pull-throughs available on some sites, you'll love our campground's easy access. No RV? Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our cozy cabins, cottages, or lodges.

From almost anywhere on our campground, you'll enjoy 360-degree mountain views. With Camping Cabins, Cottages, Lodges, 400 campsites, pavilions, a plaza and its own fleet of vans, this KOA is ideal for even the biggest group gatherings. (It's tough to beat our Camping Cottages and Lodges with decks overlooking the river!) Food and special entertainment are available for groups. Enjoy the shuttle to area attractions, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, island pet walk and many events on the campground.

We also have a waterslide that will take you sliding right into the outdoor pool. Enjoy a family-oriented film under the stars, with freshly-popped popcorn available. Our KOA's Big Bouncer is a great hit with the entire family, providing safe fun for adults and kids alike! Grab a ride as our hay ride winds through camp. Don't be surprised to hear a serenade of campfire songs by the passengers on this rustic ride! Cherokee KOA is working with the KOA Recreation Director to add more new and exciting programs to the list of activities that will make you never want to leave the campground. Keep checking our website for updates!

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"Our campground has guests who have been camping with us for years, in some cases, for five generations! The older campers want their children and grandchildren to have the GREAT family memories that they experienced when they were children," says Cherokee/Great Smokies, NC KOA Kampground Manager Mark Jones.

Mark knows how to treat guests. "I start with my employees, and then my customers will have GREAT customer service. I believe that GREAT people equal GREAT customer service."

Mark is extremely proud of the fact that the Cherokee/Great Smokies, NC KOA Kampground has received the KOA President's Award every year he's been there. The award is based on campers' feedback, so, Mark considers it a gift from his guests.

Mark knows customer service from being Regional Manager of up to 15 hotel and resort properties, and years in the hospitality industry. "After being in the hotel business for 20 years, I fell in love with the campgrounds that I worked with. The guests, the people in the campground business, and with KOA!" says Mark.

When he's not actively running the campground, Mark enjoys attending church, helping others, spending time with his family and golfing, as well as everything he considers God's handiwork, including the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 136' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi ($)
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (Open Year-Round)
  • Hot Tub / Sauna
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing ($)
  • Mini Golf ($)
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Bike Rentals ($)
  • Tour Shuttle ($)
  • Entrance Gate
  • Teepees
  • Portable Heater (available with charge)
  • Picnic Tables
  • 50 Amp Service Sites Available
  • One KOA Kozy Bed in Kottages and Lodges bedroom (no charge)
  • Rental Linens - no towels (available with charge)
  • Fire Pit
  • Super Sites with Concrete Pad and Patio
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Campground Activities

Here at the Cherokee KOA, our recreation team has discovered the cure for spring fever: planning summer camping getaways! It's actually part of our job to create a fun experience for our campers-a task we don't take lightly. Whether you're peeling out on banana bikes, reclaiming your inner acrobat on the jumping pillow or unwinding in our pool, boredom is not an option.

Showtime at the Campfire Theatre Join us for interactive live entertainment at the Campfire Theatre. From talent shows to slapstick to game show re-creations, this weekly event relies on camper participation. With your involvement, it's never the same show twice! (please note that this is in season only).

KOA Campfire Time When the sun goes down, campfire time begins. Gather around the fire pit and get acquainted with fellow campers. Campfire time promises all the classics: toasting marshmallows, eating s'mores, belting out camp tunes during sing-a-longs. We've even been known to swap a scary story or two! (please note that this is in season only).

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Local Attractions

Fantastic trout fishing Photo Fantastic trout fishing Tribal license required for free fishing

Tubing on the river Photo Tubing on the river Free shuttle WITH RENTAL OF TUBE to launch location 3.5 miles from camp.

Museum of the Cherokee Indian Photo Museum of the Cherokee Indian At the Museum of the Cherokee Indian explore the exciting history of the Cherokee people. The story of the Cherokee unfolds before your eyes through the magic of electronics, audiovisual displays and priceless artifacts, some more than 10,000 years old. The museum is exciting, entertaining and educational for the young and old. http://www.cherokeemuseum.org/

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Upcoming Events

February 2012

February 3,4&5, 2012 Shiver in the River Fly Fishing Tournament. $225.00 entry fee with $10,000.00 in prize money. Held on 2.2 miles of Trophy, Catch and Release water on the Cherokee reservation. This event is not sponsored by Cherokee KOA Kampground. Please visit www.fishcherokee.com for more information

March 2012

March 31, 2012 - Cherokee KOA $3,000.00 Opening Day Trout Tournament. Register Guests and Tribal Member Only. Two nights minimum stay required. All day tournament on Saturday the 31st. Registration fee is $10.00 per person and Tribal fishing License at $10.00/day, $17.00/2 days, $27.00/3 days and $47.00/5days. Tagged Fish
Cast your line for a chance at a big one! Compete with other anglers for a total of $3,000.00 in prizes. It's no fish story - come out and enjoy the fun! Some of the finest trout fishing in the eastern United States is located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation adjacent to the KOA Camping Resort. The Raven Fork River flows along one side of the campground with great fishing for those who prefer stream fishing. If you prefer pond fishing, you'll find three Tribal-owned trout ponds framing the west boundary of KOA. All are stocked twice weekly. A Tribal fishing license is all you need to catch up to 10 trout per day. There's also a new area on the river that is strictly for Fly Fishing Catch and Release only starting last year that require an additional special license. Fishing is permitted on the Reservation from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
March 31, 2012 - $10,000.00 Second Annual Cherokee Opening Day Trout Fishing Tournament. $5.00 Entry fee and $10,000.00 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation. This event is not sponsored by Cherokee KOA Kampground. Please visit www.fishcherokee.com for more information.

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Awards

2011 President's Award

KOA Kamp Green Recognition

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Don't let the fun end. The Cherokee Great/Smokies is offer you a late checkout until 6 pm for only $15.00. Enjoy your site, the campground, and all the fun things to do in Cherokee while avoiding the traffic during the regular time for check-out. Check with the Front Desk at check-in to make sure your site is available for this speical discount.

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