Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA

Here at the Cherokee KOA, our recreation team has discovered the cure for spring fever: planning summer camping getaways! It's actually part of our job to create a fun experience for our campers-a task we don't take lightly. Whether you're peeling out on banana bikes, reclaiming your inner acrobat on the jumping pillow or unwinding in our pool, boredom is not an option.

Showtime at the Campfire Theatre

Join us for interactive live entertainment at the Campfire Theatre. From talent shows to slapstick to game show re-creations, this weekly event relies on camper participation. With your involvement, it's never the same show twice! (please note that this is in season only).

KOA Campfire Time

When the sun goes down, campfire time begins. Gather around the fire pit and get acquainted with fellow campers. Campfire time promises all the classics: toasting marshmallows, eating s'mores, belting out camp tunes during sing-a-longs. We've even been known to swap a scary story or two! (please note that this is in season only).

Tie-Dyed T-shirts

Bring a piece of your trip home with you: make a t-shirt during craft hour. Your tie-dyed t-shirt will be a wearable memento from your vacation. With a demonstration and all supplies provided, this retro activity satisfies campers of all ages. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to tie dye! (please note that this is in season only).

Fishing

Three trout ponds and the Raven Fork River next to the kampground. Cherokee KOA Trout tournaments are held in March and August. Fishing Season is closed in the month of March until the opening day which is also our $3000.00 Opening Trout Tournament on March 28,2009 and March 29,2009. Please note that there is a two nights minimum stay and only open for a registered camper. The $5000.00 Trout Tournament is in August 29,2009 and August 30,2009. Also there's a new area strictly for Fly Fishing Catch and Release only starting last year on some of the river area. Fishing at Cherokee Indian Reservation do not require a state fishing license, but you do need to purchase a daily tribal fishing license and a special additional license if you are going to the Catch and Release only sections.

Mini-golf and Jumping Pillow

The mini-golf and jumping pillow are open all year (available for a small fee)

Tubing

Tubing is usually in season/summertime only. If you rent the tube from us it'll include a free shuttle to a launch location.

Planned Activities

• Tie-Dye T-shirts
• Scavenger Hunts
• Crafts
• Sunday Evening Campfires
• Face Painting
• Bead Crafts
• Mini Golf Tournaments and many more not listed.

Bands on Saturday Nights (in season)

Movies every night on the outdoor cinema

In season and weather permitting

Themed Weekends (in season)

Our Campground Themed Weekends

Hay Wagon Ride

Hop on the KOA tractor-pulled hay wagon that winds through camp (available in season only).

Free round trip shuttle to the casino and downtown Cherokee

*Many Activities Are Not In Operation Between October 25 and May 20*

Advance reservation needed and scheduled.

*Many Activities Are Not In Operation Between October 25 and May 20*