I’m used to the KOA scene but let me tell you that this one is special. The staff are all amazing and make you feel very welcome. The grounds are really pretty and the setting of this is spectacular!! Must hike up Mingo Falls!! Cherokee is a very special place to me. My family and I are going to start coming here on the regular. Plenty to keep the kiddos occupied and happy. Great indoor pool!! Thanks to the staff for all their accommodations and friendliness to my family.

For the first time, we reserved a cabin (as we normally travel in an RV), because we were in a pick-up truck towing our motorcycles. Firstly, the Staff and After hours staff are Exceptional! We were in a Deluxe Cabin, (#KT510), CLEAN Queen bedroom(extremely comfortable bed) and bathroom/shower, front room has pull out futon, (did not use) kitchen table, full kitchen (no oven, only two burner stove top), full size refrigerator, Keurig (bring your own if you drink more than two pods that are supplied) toaster, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, though only one small pan was great, the other Teflon ones have been destroyed by people using metal instead of the plastic spatulas they provide. Gas grill with permanent propane (no tank needed), bring foil. We were there in March, so the pool, hot tub and outside games were not in use and neither was the Cafe/restaurant. The store has snacks, supplies, beer and wine. Town/Cherokee is only 6 minutes away. The Raven Fork River was a bonus beauty to listen to and watch from our deck. This was an excellent location for us to ride to all the popular motorcycle roads like, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28, and Tail of the Dragon as well as Bryson City and Robbinsville and to shop in Cherokee. If you’d rather be in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you will be traveling quite a bit up and over the Smokies, plan accordingly. They allow trout fishing, get your license in the store. Dog park/areas, laundry and bathhouses, though we didn’t use any of those. They did have activities, even in March. Two wall heaters (one in bathroom, one in bedroom) and an electric fireplace kept the cabin warm in the cool mornings of March. There’s also a Remote control AC in front room/kitchen. Smart/streaming TV. Great WiFi. Perfect for our Spring motorcycle adventures without the crowds.

We stayed in our travel trailer for about a week in early summer of 2024. We had a great time here. Lots of things to do and especially enjoyed the pool. There was a jumping pillow the KOA would inflate when it wasn't raining. They had some cool fishing ponds that had the biggest tadpoles I have ever seen. Lots of things for kids to do. There was a small laundry facility on-site which was clean.

The campground and staff were absolutely amazing. Our son had a ball playing with a bunch of new friends in the pool, on the bounce pillow and at the playground. Surrounding area was great to explore. Thank you KOA for a great week. We’ll be back for sure!

We stayed at the KOA very kid friendly really nice ppl working all around the campground. Ice & firewood delivered when u need it. Trash pickup so no worries about getting to the dumpster.

My spouse and I had such a magical weekend at Cherokee KOA! The indoor pool was wonderful and the hot tub was to die for! The staff was friendly and helpful and our cabin was perfect! The area is absolutely beautiful and the shops in Cherokee are so much fun to walk around in! Will definitely be back!

After driving and tent camping for three days, we stopped here to relax. They made a VERY kind exception for us arriving late and allowed us to rent a deluxe cabin. The woman helping us was so nice, I think I must have looked desperate for a real bed and a hot shower. The cabins are super clean and all the staff are so nice - anyone we ran into was quick to help and give treats to our dog. Thank you so much for helping us!

Disappointed. I brought my 8 year old daughter to enjoy the pool. The signs state that the indoor pool closes at 9:00 pm. We returned to the campground at 6:30 and the door was open but the lights were off... I tried calling several times and couldn't get through. I just wanted the lights turned on. Is there not a staff member on site after hours? I'm glad it wasn't an emergency! I just hate that my little girl didn't get to swim. I wouldn't recommend this KOA. *also the jets on the hot tub don't work, which practically defeats the purpose of having a hot tub.