Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Our family of 30 have been coming for years. We had a great time but was disappointed in the WiFi connection. The price we pay to stay there should be much better WiFi connection. Also there were no activities for the kids, which was disappointing as well. Staff is always super friendly but just some recommendations. We love the KOA
Mar 30, 2026
Too costly. It seems prices go up every year. I probably won't be able to schedule another trip because of the cost
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
Stay was great and the fishing was great. Our only complaints was the showers for the pools wasn't working and the pools was a bit dingy this time around and this isn't a normal thing. We always enjoy staying in our cabin next to our friends and letting the kids run and play without worry.
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
It was wonderful and always a great place to stay
Mar 30, 2026
I have been going to the KOA for the past 15 years. They have excellent professional staff. Always there to help you wouldn't choose anywhere else.
Mar 28, 2026
The campground is beautiful with the river running along. When we booked our stay, we were under the impression that there would be activities for kids. The activities were stated to start in April, even though when we booked it was listed to start before we arrived. The cabin we stayed in was great, but there was a lot of mold in the bathroom.
Mar 28, 2026
We was really disappointed I made my reservations 3 weeks in advance I wanted to come up and fish in the ponds she told me on the phone all I had to do was get a license from the front desk when I came they told me I wouldn't allowed to fish in the ponds because of a tournament coming up that pretty much messed my whole trip up
Mar 24, 2026
Several lights in the cabin did not work. Lights above beds and porch light. Overall had a great stay.
Mar 23, 2026
The cabin was great for our weekend getaway. The only complaint is the hours of operation for the office. Check in for cabins start at 4 and the office closes at 5. Keys are just left in the cabin for after hours check in which seems unsafe. It would be nice of the stayed open until 7 or so incase you need to get something from the camp store instead of driving into town or waiting until next day.
Mar 22, 2026
All of the staff was super helpful. The cabin was also very clean too.
Mar 22, 2026
Staff were very welcoming, grounds were clean and well maintained. We were happy with the hot tub, pool area, and the bathrooms.
Mar 21, 2026
The entire camp site is always clean and the cabin we stayed in was clean and very comfortable. We love staying at the Cherokee site and will be back! Thank you for a wonderful vacation Cherokee!
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
The KOA in the great smoky mountains/Cherokee will be our all time favorite to visit! Beautiful views, great discounts, awesome amenities, love the indoor and outdoor pool, and friendly helpful staff!
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
Wonderful stay. Everyone was so nice. We enjoyed all the amenities of the campground and being so close to Cherokee!
Mar 17, 2026
I love staying at KOA campgrounds. I have now been to many from all across North Carolina and some in South Carolina. Always friendly staff and clean common areas! KOA Cherokee was one of the larger canpgrounds and had great amenities! I will definitely be back! 10 stars!
Mar 16, 2026
The cabin by the water was awesome! We had plenty of room even with our dog! The room was clean and comfortable!
Mar 13, 2026
First time staying in the cabins this time. We really wish they would do something with the indoor pool and broken hot tub. But we have been going here 12 yrs or so and always enjoy the stay. Seems like a new crew again, but glad to see “big guy” as the boys named him years ago is still working there.
Mar 13, 2026
I'll be back, I just needed a quick stop to shower and sleep on the way home and I prefer camping over hotel or motel. This is a cute Koa nestled back in the woods in Cherokee and it's very big. Great service and camp store. Everyone was friendly. I didn't get a chance to explore but I will be back again. Thank you staff.
Mar 12, 2026
I just came back from a stay that included 28 young adults on a field trip. The staff and management was incrediable. The grounds are well maintained and the kids were at first worried about public showers and restrooms but they soon loved how clean and stoicked they were. This a great place for reunions and family vacations. It is centrally located with tons of activities in the park as well.
Mar 12, 2026
It was good other then mold in the bathroom in our cabin .. and some dishes was dirty , and the stove was very hard to use .
Mar 10, 2026
Up until this past stay, KOA has been Great. However this time was not as expected. Cabin 502 has several things in--operable: Refridgerator does not work, both ceiling fans do not work. Bathroom heater broken. Other than that... no issues
Mar 09, 2026
I have been camping for 40 years at this campground. Usually in my camper. This was a short get away for fishing and relaxing,so we decided to stay in cabin. Just wanted to let management know of concerning issues for safety of other campers. Have electricians check cabin. Kept throwing breaker. Smell of propane strong in mornings. Also, need to spray cabin. Roaches in kitchen in early morning.
Mar 09, 2026
We love this campground. We love the location and staff. I recently had major back surgery. We chose to come to Cherokee as a get away to soak in the hot tub along with walking. We were disappointed to find the hot tub jets had been broken since fall 2025. The water was barely above bath temp. We love this place and will be back, but a notice of the of the outage like the fishing would’ve been n
Mar 09, 2026
Very nice, clean campground. Would love to go back in the summer and use more of the outside amenities
Mar 09, 2026
Always a great time when we stay at KOA in Cherokee NC
Mar 07, 2026
We love the Cherokee KOA. We have stayed here numerous times either in our motorhome or by renting a cabin by the river. We rate the KOA an A+ We rate the staff and A+ We rate the sites an A+ We rate the cabin an A+ We highly recommend this KOA to everyone.
Mar 03, 2026
Always love this location & will 100% be coming back!
Mar 02, 2026
Hot tub broke. Only got hot, no jets. Was here back in December, and it wasn’t working either.. no tv.. ? Why? Always had it before. Still like coming here, but it could be better
Mar 02, 2026
Mar 02, 2026
Hot tubs were not working which is a big draw for us to stay here over other spots; it was not posted on the website that the hot tub would not be working.
Mar 02, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
We had a wonderfully relaxing time. The cabin was cozy and had everything we needed. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, we were even allowed to check in a bit early. I love this KOA.
Feb 27, 2026
I always enjoy my trip to KOA Great Smoky mountain. The retail store appears fresh and nicely appointed. Camping store and check in area was inviting. Staff were friendly and engaging, and were well trained and capable. My reserved cabin #251 had obviously suffered extensive storm damage that was as yet un repaired. Great trip. Will look forward to returning.
Feb 26, 2026
Niice cabins and very well maintained property!
Feb 24, 2026
We had a great time. We can't wait to bring the whole family back during the summer.
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
This is my second stay at this location for an annual fishing trip and I booked next year's stay before I left this time. It is a great, well maintained property with cheerful staff.
Feb 23, 2026
Only thing that bothered me was when I pulled the bed out of the couch, the mattress cover was covered in dirt/leaves. Like it wasnt changed after last visit. So I slept on top of the sheet that I should have been under, because there was no fitted sheet for the mattress either. Only blanket I had was the brown one. Luckily it wasnt too cold and I had enough warm clothes to sleep ok
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Great, lovely view from the cabin of a river and mountains in the back ground. Only thing that was a problem is the bathrooms any got cleaned once while we were there but other than that it was fantastic!
Feb 23, 2026
Loved it as usual! See you next year!
Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
Feb 21, 2026
Enjoyed the cabin. Staff was nice and friendly. Fishing was about as poor as I have ever seen it. Nobody I talked to was catching anything. I have been coming to Cherokee many years fishing and it doesn’t seem they are stocking very good. I expected the streams to be well stocked being the ponds are closed. Maybe it will be better later in the spring.
Feb 20, 2026
Great location, nice cabins!
Jul 09, 2026
On first fishing visit to Cherokee (5/30/2026) and had little information. Asked at office and Chantelle was very helpful and shared what she could. Very easy going and helpful.
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Jul 09, 2026
Best place to camp in Cherokee NC
- cory p on Google
Jun 30, 2026
Very nice clean campground, great pools, not far from Gatlinburg/ Pigeon Forge areas, just be sure to verify your stay with email confirmation.
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