Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday Blog
Our most popular offer is back! Pay just a $25 Deposit for your 2025 stay.
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.
From Cherokee: N 441 to park boundary, then Big Cove Rd. (Hwy 19 and Blue Ridge Parkway are not recommended.) Enter Big Cove Road when using GPS.
We are located on Big Cove Road in Cherokee, NC 28719.
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We have a lot of fishing tournaments going this year for anglers of all ages. Including KOA fishing tournaments with bigger prizes. Please note there is no fishing allowed March 13-28, before the tribe's first tournament.
Cherokee Opening Day Fishing Tournament
Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29
$15 entry fee AND a $17 two-day fishing permit to compete for $20,000 in tagged fish. Tagged fish are stocked for this event, catch and redeem for cash prizes
Cherokee Memorial Day Trout Tournament
Saturday, May 23 – Sunday, May 24
$15 entry fee and $17 two-day fishing permit to compete for $10,000 in tagged fish. Tagged fish are stocked for this event, catch and redeem for cash prizes.
Tim Hill Annual Trout Tournament
Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12
$15 entry fee and $17 two-day fishing permit to compete for $10,000 in tagged fish. Tagged fish are stocked for this event, catch and redeem for cash prizes.
The Qualla Country Trout Tournament
Saturday, September 5 – Sunday, September 6
$15 entry fee AND a $17 two-day fishing permit to compete for $20,000 in tagged fish. Tagged fish are stocked for this event, catch and redeem for cash prizes.
Rumble in the Rhododendron Fly Fishing Tournament
Saturday, November 7 – Sunday, November 8
$300 entry fee for two-person team. Cash prizes totaling $10,000*. Must register by October 5, 2020. Additional details to be announced.
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.
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