Closest to Cherokee
The Flaming Arrow Campground is just 1 mile from Cherokee and within minutes of whitewater rafting on one river and floating or fishing on another. Casinos are nearby and the mountains are, too. Several big RV sites as well as wooded pop-up sites are available at The Flaming Arrow. There are campsites among the trees with full hookups available. Amenities include free wireless Internet and cable TV, and there is a pavilion with picnic tables and laundry facilities.
Flaming Arrow Campground
283 Flaming Arrow Drive
Whittier, NC 28789
P.O. Box 533
Cherokee, NC 28719
(877) 497-6161
(828) 497-6901
info@flamingarrowcampground.com
http://www.flamingarrowcampground.com
Ultimate camping, Cherokee KOA
The Cherokee KOA is about 10 miles north of Cherokee and is a full-service camping resort. You might never leave the campsite. There is a river on one side, and stocked trout ponds on the other. There is an area for fly-fishing as well. There are plenty of trails nearby as well as the Great Smoky Mountains. The campground offers programs for the entire family. The KOA offers full hookups for RVs as well as popups. Lodges and cabins are available. For a roughing-it experience, there are tepees available. There is a shuttle to area attractions and many activities to participate in during your stay.
92 KOA Campground Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9711
Fax: (828) 497-6776
cherokee@koa.net
Off the beaten path, Holly Cove
Holly Cove RV and Cabin Rentals, about 10 miles south of Cherokee, is just enough off the beaten path to truly feel relaxed even with all the activities that are available nearby. There are 55 large RV spaces with full hookups, as well as a lot of popup and tent sites available. There are also nice cabins. This is a family oriented campground. There are potluck dinners as well as a screened-in pavilion for group activities. There are lots of activities scheduled in the summer months. You can also make reservations for whitewater rafting and train rides at the campground.
Even though it is a bit out of the way, it is still close to all the attractions such as casinos, music and restaurants. Holly Cove has free wireless Internet and satellite TV.
Holy Cove RV Resort and Cabins
341 Holly Cove Road
Whittier, NC 28789
828 631-0692
camping@hollycovervresort.com
Article Written By James Jordan
James Jordan has been a writer and photographer since 1980. He has worked for newspapers in Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina and Kansas, winning state press association awards for writing, photography and page design. In 1995 he received his master's in Christian education and completed two years of Ancient Greek at the graduate level. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
