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!

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!

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!

Fishing

Three trout ponds and the Raven Fork River next to the campground. Trout tournaments held in March and August.

Mini-golf and Jumping Pillow

Tubing

Free shuttle to launch location when you rent your tube(s) from us.

Planned Activities

• Tie-Dye T-shirts
• Scavenger Hunts
• Crafts
• Sunday Evening Campfires
• 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)

Hay Wagon Ride

Hop on the KOA tractor-pulled hay wagon that winds through camp.

Free round trip shuttle to the casino and downtown Cherokee

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