General Campground Information

Rates

The Base Rate for all sites and cabins includes 2 adults and 2 children (under 13). Additional fees apply for over 4 people.

Access Gate/Vehicles

Arriving campers are issued a gate access code at check in. One (1) vehicle + RV is permitted.

Holiday Hours

The office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day,Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Water

We are connected to the Town of Murphy water supply. Washing vehicles and other excessive water uses are prohibited.

Bath House

Bath house will periodically close during cold weather periods throughout the winter.

Visitors and Guests

Campground amenities for use by registered guests only. Visitors and their vehicles must register and park off site.

Pet Policy

Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash, quiet and show no aggression toward other pets or guests. If your pet shows aggression, you may be asked to leave without a refund. Pets are not allowed in Bathrooms, pool area, play area, recreation field. Pets must be attended to at all times by an adult and please remember to clean up after your pet.

Swimming Pool

There is NO lifeguard - swim at your own risk. Children under 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult, without exception. For your own safety, please do not swim alone. Registered campers swim for free. Visitors of registered campers may use the pool and participate in scheduled activities upon payment of a visitors fee. Running, pushing, diving or rough play of any kind is PROHIBITED in pool area. NO FOOD,ALCOHOL or GLASS containers are permitted in the pool area. Pool hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (weather permitting).

RV Condition

All RV's shall be in proper working order. We reserve the right, in our judgment, to refuse RV's in poor or unsatisfactory condition.

NC Green Travel Business

We are committed to protecting the environment by recycling, conserving water and electricity, and being good stewards of our property.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel your reservation, you must call the campground before the deadlines listed below to receive your deposit refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee.
Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits
Text and email notifications of cancellations are not acceptable, you must call the campground to cancel over the phone.
Not calling to cancel/no-show will result in forfeiture of reservation entire deposit.  
Campsite:
There is a $20 charge 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4PM.
If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.
Tent sites:
There is a $20 change 7 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.
If you cancel LESS than 7 days there is NO REFUND.
Deluxe Cabin:
There is a $20 charge 14 days or more prior to the arrival date by 4 PM.
If you cancel LESS than 14 days there is NO REFUND.

Check -In and Check-out

RV Sites - check in anytime after 2 pm and check out by 11 am
Lodging Units - check in anytime after 2 pm and check out by 11 am
Tent Sites- check in anytime after 2 pm and check out by 11 amEarly arrivals and late departures are subject to additional fees if available.

NC Fishing Regulations

Our Valley River is a North Carolina hatchery supported waterway. NC Fishing Regulations

Lengthen your stay?

Many campers arrive at Murphy KOA and wish they could stay longer. Please indicate at check-in, if extending your visit is an option, and confirm with us in the office as soon possible.

Trash Policy

For your convenience, we pick trash up daily between 8am to 12pm. Please tie up your bags  and  leave out at the end of your site.

24 HR Laundry

Laundry is open 24 hours. Detergent, dryer sheets, and quarters are available in the General Store.Store hours are 9am-5pm.They is a Change machine in between the bathrooms.

Blue Ridge Parkway

The westernmost entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Cherokee, NC is an hour drive east of Murphy KOA. As a member of the Blue Ridge Parkway Association our location is the perfect stopover to and from the Parkway.
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org

Propane Fill

Available for market price during store hours of operation.