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North Carolina: Cherokee, Great Smokies KOA - Fishing, Swimming and a Jumping Pillow. KOA292CherokeeJumpingPillowCherokee is a cool place to go with kids. Not just cool in temperature but cool because the Indians are authentic and the stories real. It is the home to the Cherokee outdoor drama -"Unto These Hills" presented nightly during the warmest months. The area is infused with scenic hiking/bike trails that lead to awesome views, secret valleys, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. Fishing for brook, rainbow, and brown trout is the best and the famous Appalachian Trail passes through the area linking Georgia to Maine. It is a family vacation green spot. 

Location, location, location! Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA is located just a few miles from the eastern entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is an ideal spot for enjoying the mountains and having fun. From the family friendly grounds downtown Cherokee with shopping and dining is only minutes away.

Fun stuff onsite. Amenities include pavilion, shuttle to area attractions, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, island pet walk and numerous planned activities including KOA Jumping Pillow, tractor-pulled wagon, face painting, crafts, scavenger hunts, , warm weather waterslide, hay wagon rides,  river tubing. The Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA is bordered on one side by the Raven Fork River and on the other side by three tribal trout ponds. Both are stocked twice weekly, so pack your rod and reel and test your skills. For extra fun ask about the themed weekends planned throughout the year.  

Night activities include roasting marshmallows, eating s'mores, impromptu sing-a-longs, and stargazing. There are movies every summer night on the outdoor cinema weather permitting and live band or DJ on Saturday night during the summer season.  The Campfire Theatre is the spot for live family night shows including comedy moments, talent shows, and game show re-creations resulting in fun for the whole family – no scripts needed.  Bonus points: If simple is you’re your style checkout the campfires and storytelling on the island. KOA292CherokeeVolleyball

Select your sleeping place - try a teepee. Stay on the river and enjoy a mountain view from any of the 122 Kamping Kabins and Kottages with decks overlooking the river or select one of the 400 campsites. Amenities include pavilion, shuttle to area attractions, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, island pet walk. KOA Kozy Beds are available with charge in our one- and two-room cabins or KOA Kottage bedroom.  New choices include a teepee. Bonus points: There is no charge for Cable TV. Wireless Internet is available for a fee.  

Here’s the deal. Active Military Discount. In appreciation for serving in the armed forces active military save 10% all year long on a stay at the Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA. Valid Dates: 11/7/2006 to 11/7/2008. 

Make it happen. Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA, 92 KOA Campground Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 USA. Toll-free 1-800-562-7784, (828) 497-9711 or log on to Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA     

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