Cherokee NC KOA

[geocacher924]

Has anyone stayed at the Cherokee NC KOA? Was wondering what the roads are like for a 41' DP getting to the campground.

[rb2]

Originally Posted by geocacher924

Has anyone stayed at the Cherokee NC KOA? Was wondering what the roads are like for a 41' DP getting to the campground.

We have started there and the roads a good. As you pass the north side of Cherokee you have to make a right turn over the river then a left shin son after after, but roads are all good. Enjoy!

[JMonroe]

There's one very blind 90 degree turn just before you get to the KOA, otherwise it's good road.

[WDW]

One of the VERY BEST in the KOA system. Tight road to the place. We had a hard time with their directions finding it. Nice. Pull through sites, laundry, store.

[777 Driver]

Originally Posted by geocacher924

Has anyone stayed at the Cherokee NC KOA? Was wondering what the roads are like for a 41' DP getting to the campground.

Funny you should ask.

It was our first "big trip" with our 41' DP that we stopped at the Cherokee NC KOA on our second night out. It was also my first attempt at towing our Subaru Outback for an extended distance. Before we left on this 5,000 mile trip, I had only towed it home from the service center that had installed the toad braking system. At the point we approached the Cherokee, I had about 500 miles experience towing.

It was GREAT!!! We made it into the KOA without difficulty and enjoyed 3 days of exploring the area; even drove "The Tail of the Dragon" (with the toad). You should put that on your list of things to do.

On our way out of the KOA, after crossing a bridge over Raven Fork, turning right onto Sherrill Cove Road, I turned a "little" short and dragged the right front wheel of the toad over a curb that was about 12" high. OOPS!!! It was ALL MY FAULT!!! Nothing wrong with the road. With an appropriate degree of care, it's completely "doable". Almost ripped the right front wheel off the Subaru. We were stopped dead in our tracks. Thanks to our friends at Coach Net, a tow truck was on scene soon to haul the Subaru to a local repair place. $2,300 and a few days later, we were on our way. It wasn't a complete loss. We found a rental car and enjoyed the Bourbon Trail, just a little north in Kentucky, while we waited for the repairs to be completed.

Nothing wrong with the roads in/out of the KOA. They ARE a little bit of a challenge. Now, with more than 60,000 miles towing the Subaru, and an appropriate degree of care, I'd drive that again.

So, that KOA will always have a special place in my memories.

Be careful out there.

Take care,
Stu

[RussM311]

Stayed here last summer.... the road is tight, but not a big issue. We are 40' and pulling a CRV. BUT... please coordinate with the office before heading in... part of the road is single lane and if you meet another RV on the road, well, someone is in for a mess.

[manderson2228]

My experience was the same. The little gas station just up the road on the corner was great for firewood and other items. Right before that the bridge and a meadow slow down for the elk heards. Gorgeous area.. We had spot 5 i think it was which was right in front of the store and that spot sucked because people kept walking through and the movement in the morning with the trucks and activity outside for the store woke us up. I'd avoid those spots 1-9ish or so in front but i'd absolutely stay there again!

[znt1186]

Stay at Cherokee KOA several times each year in a 41' dp towing. Never had an issue getting there. I don't consider that road tight at all, but I live in WNC. Just don't go up Acquoni Road on the west side of Cherokee if you go through town on US 19. There is a pretty tight traffic circle that you will be up on a curb going around if you go that way. Cross the bridge across the river and turn on 441N until you get to the Acquoni Road bridge across the river and turn right and back left as others have said. That will take you onto Acquoni road at the opposite end and it is an easy route to the KOA. That will be just before you enter the GSMN Park. If you miss that turn, go to the next right which is the Big Cove Connector. It is a little twisty, but will cut off the traffic at the Big Cove/Acquoni Road intersection.