Your Mountain Adventure Starts Here
RV Sites, Cabins & Family Camping in Cherokee, NC — Minutes From Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Come for the mountains. Stay for the memories.
Welcome to Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort is your Smoky Mountain basecamp, nestled along the Raven Fork River just six miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re traveling by RV, staying in a cabin, or camping under the stars, you’ll enjoy easy access to top attractions, plus resort amenities including a heated outdoor pool, river access, organized activities, themed weekends, and friendly hospitality that keeps families coming back.
Find Your Perfect Stay
RV Sites
Big rigs welcome. Full hookup sites with 50, 30, and 20-amp options, pull-through and back-in layouts, picnic tables, grills, and shaded sites throughout. Pull in, set up, and settle in.
Cabin Rentals
Forty cabins with mountain charm and modern comfort. Perfect for families who want a real bed, a real kitchen, and a real porch. No tent required.
Tent Sites
Pitch it riverfront. Our tent sites put you right in the middle of it all — fire pit, fresh air, and the sound of the Raven Fork to put you to sleep.
A Resort That Does the Work For You
Heated Outdoor Pool
River Access & Fishing
Planned Activities & Themed Weekends
Free WiFi
Pet Friendly Resort
On-Site Convenience Store
24/7 Security
Something Going On Every Weekend
Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort isn’t just a place to park — it’s a place to play. We run organized activities, planned events, and themed weekends throughout the season. Bingo nights, dances, crafts, poolside fun, and more. Check the calendar and book when the weekend looks good to you..
THE AREA
Everything You Came to the Smokies For — Right Outside the Gate
Six miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Minutes from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Mingo Falls, the Museum of the Cherokee People, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. You’re not just staying in Cherokee — you’re staying in the middle of everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in is at 3:00 PM for RV and tent sites. Cabin check-in is at 4:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM for all site types.
Yes — Cherokee Family Adventure RV Resort is a pet-friendly resort. We even have a dedicated pet park on-site. Please review our Park Rules for details on leash policies and designated areas.
Yes. We offer 50-amp and 30-amp full hookup sites, as well as water and electric-only options. Pull-through and back-in sites are available, and we’re big rig friendly
Book online anytime at the link below, or call our friendly team at (828) 497-6147. We’re here 9am to 5pm daily.
We do — 40 cabins with a range of sizes and layouts.
We’re at 317 Galamore Bridge Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 — about six miles from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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