Cherokee NC

[Annaoinga]

Looking for a good campground for a new 40ft fifth wheel owner...
Would prefer paved pull throughs until we get better at parking this big thing. 🙂

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

[Kate_and_Ed]

Coming from east Jayco you mean bypass at 19 and 441? Coming from Raleigh and haven't been in years. Still no live dealers?

[Annaoinga]

Thanks everyone. I'm checking them out. I'm surprised some are closed for the winter....

[FunnyCamper]

We prefer KOA because of the indoor pool for kiddo.
plus it has a trout pond on site for hubby.

don't go alot cause pricey and we prefer state parks etc. but when we do hit this KOA we always had a good time.

sites spacious also.

[Terryallan]

padredw wrote:
Here is our favorite. It is so because it is entirely outside the commercialized atmosphere of Cherokee, yet not far away,

Holly Cove RV Park

It was our favorite as well. Before they went all seasonal, and no longer offer sites for the week end. Very nice place.

They even taught me how to back the TT down a gravel road with out sliding the front (steering) tires. Can't turn with the front end sliding.

[padredw]

Here is our favorite. It is so because it is entirely outside the commercialized atmosphere of Cherokee, yet not far away,

Holly Cove RV Park

[Terryallan]

Veebyes wrote:
IMO private CGs are much the same wherever you go, sites close together, barely long enough, usually near highways, near fast food & trinket outlets & costly.

We spent 5 days at Smokemont, within Smokey Mtn NP, loop F I think it was. Lots of sites, well spaced & more than long enough for a large 5er. Many back right on a beautiful creek.

Trouble for many, who must have all of the conveniences of modern life, this is dry camping. Even worse...there is NO cell service here!!!! It is tucked up in a deep side valley. Nearest signal is 4 miles away.

However, if you want to get the flavour of the Smokey Mtns a CG like this is the place to be. It is one of the few that can handle large rigs.

You need to get out more. Not all private CGs are like that. In fact the ones we go to are quite remote, and have spacious sites.
BTW. Happy holiday has good sized sites as well.

But then we rarely camp in the Smoky MTS. Too commercial. We go up on the BRP. Quite, peace full, cool in the summer. COLD in the winter. Away from the world, and we go over thru Saluda. You just go to nowhere.... and turn left. And you are there.

[Veebyes]

IMO private CGs are much the same wherever you go, sites close together, barely long enough, usually near highways, near fast food & trinket outlets & costly.

We spent 5 days at Smokemont, within Smokey Mtn NP, loop F I think it was. Lots of sites, well spaced & more than long enough for a large 5er. Many back right on a beautiful creek.

Trouble for many, who must have all of the conveniences of modern life, this is dry camping. Even worse...there is NO cell service here!!!! It is tucked up in a deep side valley. Nearest signal is 4 miles away.

However, if you want to get the flavour of the Smokey Mtns a CG like this is the place to be. It is one of the few that can handle large rigs.

[Terryallan]

Agree. Happy Holidays is one of the best in the area, and no. you don't want to come over the hill from Maggie Valley to Cherokee. Go around. 9% grades across the mountain.

[Markiemark32]

We had success here:

River Valley

Double check that they are open in winter, by calling, I don't remember?!?!

River Valley Site

Markiemark

[jayco304]

I also don't recommend US19 from the east. Use the bypass. Up the east side not too bad but the down on west side will really give the brakes a workout. Bypass is no problem.

[Annaoinga]

I'll check them out - thank you!

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Happy Holiday Campground outside of town is the one we like. They do have pull thrus but they are not paved. The entrance is a bit narrow but they escort you to your site so getting in will not be a problem. Check reviews on www.rvparkreviews.com under Whittier. Caution: do not approach on US19 from the east. Go US441 then make a right at US19. On the left. Good Sam park and weekly rates. Make sure they are not having events when you go or make reservations.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Cherokee KOA has some paved pull thrus but they are expensive.