Asheville West KOA Holiday Blog
It's Fall Color Season! Book Your RV Camping and Cabin Rentals off I-40. RV Sites Start at $45.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Take I-40 12 miles west of Asheville to Exit 37.
Eastbound take three rights.
Westbound take a left and two rights, 1/2 mile from exit.
Follow directions, not GPS.
October is peak fall in Western North Carolina, with crisp mountain air, changing leaves, apple season, craft fairs, music festivals, and scenic drives at their best. Asheville West KOA makes a great home base for exploring Asheville, Biltmore, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Black Mountain, Hendersonville, and the mountain communities beyond.
Camper Tip: October is one of the most popular times to visit Western NC, so book your sites early for leaf season weekends. Be sure to check out Explore Asheville’s Fall Color Map to help with trip planning.
Pack Square Park, Asheville
October 3, 2026
Event details: https://www.ashevilledowntown.org/events/oktoberfest-7x65p
Celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Asheville with regional beverage producers, live entertainment, traditional games, food vendors, and fall fun in Pack Square Park.
Asheville
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays September 25 - November 1
Event details: https://www.eliada.org/cornmaze/
A classic Asheville fall tradition with an 8-acre corn maze, family-friendly activities, seasonal fun, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy fall in the mountains.
Pack Square Park, Asheville
October 10–11, 2026
Event details: https://lovelyasheville.com/
A free two-day fall festival in downtown Asheville celebrating community, culture, creativity, music, art, and local resilience.
Biltmore Estate
Begins September 8, 2026
Event details: https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/events/fall-at-biltmore/
Experience Biltmore as the estate begins its fall season, with gardens, grounds, Antler Hill Village, and seasonal experiences across the property.
Harrah’s Cherokee Center, Asheville
October 15–18, 2026
Event details: https://southernhighlandguild.org/craftfair/
One of the region’s premier craft events, featuring juried artists from across the Appalachian region, handmade work, live demonstrations, and mountain craft traditions.
Downtown Waynesville
October 17, 2026
Event details: https://www.visithaywood.com/events/apple-festival
Celebrate apple season in charming downtown Waynesville with over 200 arts and crafts and food vendors, local apples, music, and small-town fall fun in one of the region’s most celebrated fall festivals.
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
October 17–18, 2026
Event details: https://maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.com/maggie-valley-festivals-events/maggie-valley-arts-crafts-shows/
A long-running Maggie Valley event featuring handmade arts and crafts from artists across the Southeast, food vendors, free parking, and no admission fee.
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
October 24, 2026
Event details: https://www.maggievalleync.gov/events/smoky-mountains-bluegrass-festival-2026/
A one-day Haywood County music festival featuring bluegrass, mountain music, food, vendors, and classic fall atmosphere in Maggie Valley.
West Asheville
October 31, 2026
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/vermontavehalloween/
A local favorite for family-friendly Halloween fun in West Asheville. Vermont Avenue is one of Asheville’s most popular trick-or-treating destinations, drawing thousands of families for a festive neighborhood night out.
Find even more October events happening across Western North Carolina:
Buncombe County Events Calendar: https://www.exploreasheville.com/events/
Haywood County Events Calendar: https://visithaywood.com/events/
Henderson County Events Calendar: https://visithendersonvillenc.org/calendar-of-events
Madison County Events Calendar: https://visitmadisoncounty.com/events/
Jackson County Events Calendar: https://discoverjacksonnc.com/events/
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
