Murphy / Peace Valley KOA Holiday Blog
2025 Camping Season is Here! Reserve Now – Extended Stays Available
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.
Be looking for the Yellow banner.
From Murphy, NC and points West: Drive east on US Hwy. 74, watch for mile marker 24. 3/10 mile past mile marker 24 turn RIGHT onto Happy Valley Road.
From Asheville/Bryson City/Andrews, NC and points East: Drive west on US Hwys. 19/74, watch for mile marker 25. 7/10 miles past mile marker 25 turn LEFT onto Happy Valley Rd.
I-75 Southbound from Points North of Cleveland, TN: Exit #25 (Route 60 East): Exit Rte. 60 at Hwy. 64/74 East. Continue into NC and follow directions above continuing on Hwy. 74 just past mile marker 24.
THE NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST
The Nantahala National Forest is the largest of North Carolina’s national forests, totaling 531,148 acres of awe-inspiring landscape, with its highest peak being Lone Bald Mountain at 5,869 feet. Nantahala boasts more than 600 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.
The Nantahala National Forest was established in 1920 by the U.S. Federal Government in order to protect watersheds, provide access for timber and regulate the flow of water throughout the region.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Come for the day, or camp for an extended visit; the Nantahala offers something magical for everyone to enjoy!
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.
