Which to choose in Cherokee NC

We stayed at the KOA in Cherokee. It was very nice.

Recently stayed at River Valley.

With a rainey stay, we were happy with not being on River side, due to muddy conditions. We were in the PAVED section, right on the end, where our door over-looked the River. Not sure if an end site can be reserved.

There is a section of Paved sites when first pulling into the campground, then along the river sites, and then a section of more shaded not paved sites the back half.

River Valley is outside of Cherokee about 3.5 miles on Big cove Dr (several other Campgrounds out that way and River Valley is the nicest in our opinion in that area). Easy drive back into Cherokee and to the Park, or Blueridge parkway.

The campground is nestled down off the road, making a cool little nook right next to the river. Up-Keep was good, and we had no issues and will definitely use them again. All amenities worked, level sites, etc (did not visit the restrooms).....

A short drive further down Big Cove is one of the bigger waterfalls in the area: Mingo Falls (a Little hike, to get to base of the falls, but well worth it).

Pic of Mingo Falls in this recap:
Smokey Mtn Trip Pics

Have a great trip, it is a great area.

Markiemark

PS: Not sure if you are staying until the weekend after Labor Day, (use to be a big motorcycle ralley/get together in Cherokee that weekend) Also over the Mtn Gatlingburg/Pigeon Forge weekend after Labor day is Shades of the Past Street Rod show (one of the larger shows in the Southeast). Great if you like Hot Rod/Street Rod shows, BUT VERY CROWDED TRAFFIC JAM CITY!!!