Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

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About Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday

Centrally located in the Great Smoky Mountains, Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA makes an excellent base camp as you explore the rich cultural tapestry of the area. One mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the mountains, this KOA is bordered by the Raven Fork River and offers great fishing from three tribal trout ponds. Enjoy the shuttle (free with purchase of any ticket) to see area attractions and events such as horseback riding, zip line canopy tours, whitewater rafting, reenactment of the Trail of Tears and Oconaluftee Indian Village. You'll find big-rig friendly RV Sites, Camping Cabins, new Deluxe Cabins with linens and kitchen supplies, new Premium Tent Sites and unique cabins that overlook the river. Groups appreciate the year-round indoor and seasonal outdoor pools and hot tubs, food service, island pet walk, outdoor movie cinema, Jumping Pillow and cornhole. Pool: Open all year. Max pull thru: 100 feet.

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Mingo Falls

Cherokee, North Carolina

4.2

0.22 mi / 148 ft gain

Although it is not much of a hike at just 0.3 miles, it is accessible to people of all fitness levels. A climb up a series of stairs leads you to a trail overlooking Mingo creek. You will then find a 20 foot wide bridge which serves as the viewing platform of the falls. If you care to adventure further, feel free to hop your way over some timber and boulders to the base of the waterfall. ...

Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Southern Terminus

Cherokee, North Carolina

5.0

The pinpoint for this particular entrance starts just outside of Cherokee, North Carolina, following the Parkway North. They say the Blue Ridge Parkway is more than just a road, it's a beautiful journey. Start this journey and you will quickly find this to be true. This 469 mile gateway connects the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina to the Shenandoah National Park in Virgin...

Barrett Knob Fire Tower

Bureau of Indian Affairs Highway 506, North Carolina

5.0

1.21 mi / 344 ft gain

Your hike will start at the base of the Blue Ridge Parkway just a few miles from the start in Cherokee. The trail starts right off of the parkway in a very small easy to miss dirt road. There is a small area to park that then you start your hike up the dirt road right after the gate. The hike to the top is about a half mile. It is a small hike up is pretty steep. When you get to the top you can...

Charlies Bunion via Kephart Loop

Bryson City, North Carolina

14.14 mi / 3671 ft gain

Charlies Bunion via Kephart Loop is a loop trail located near Cherokee, North Carolina. This is a longer version of the Charlies Bunion hike starting from the Newfound Gap parking lot. The added benefit of this longer loop is the opportunity to see more of the Great Smokey Mountains! You'll pass between the Lower and Upper Grassy Branch and criss cross between North Carolina and Tennessee.

Kephart Prong Trail, Great Smoky Mountains NP

Bryson City, North Carolina

5.0

3.92 mi / 840 ft gain

Kephart Prong is a pretty easy hike in close proximity to the Visitor Center on the North Carolina Side of GSMNP. 2 miles up the trail, you'll arrive at Kephart Shelter, where you can rest and enjoy vies of the Kephart Prong. Once you've had your fill, head back down the way you came. During the rainy months, you'll see small streams form near the trail that flow into the Kephart Prong. You m...

Hemphill Bald

Maggie Valley, United States

Hemphill Bald is a quintessential Smoky Mountains vantage point and this moderate loop trail leading to it takes you through beautiful forest and rolling hills. This area is incredible in all seasons - wildflowers in the spring, colorful leaves in the fall, and with bare trees in the winter, the vistas along the way open up for even more sweeping views. Start your hike at Polls Gap parking lot...

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