We hiked to the summit of Tray Mountain via Andrew's Cove. Although we had been to Tray Mountain…read morebefore, it was usually via Unicoi; this was our first time using the Andrew's Cove route. The hike was nearly 10 miles round trip and quite challenging. The weather was perfect, though a bit humid from recent rains, and we were soaked with sweat. We felt like we finally found a team with determination and patience. One of our new team members, nicknamed AlphaGo, had previously hiked ABC and EBC in Nepal. He was an amazing hiker, full of knowledge, humility, and a righteous manner. We truly enjoyed his company, along with his wife's.

This is a primitive campground with a picnic table, lantern pole and a firepit with a grate. It is…read morepack in-pack out as there are no trashcans or dumpsters. Water is available via a hand water pump across from site #8 and the toilets are vault toilets but were well kept and did not smell horrible. The stream is gorgeous stream and loud enough to drown out most road noise. There are some hazardous trees and one 6inch tree did fall while we were there this weekend during a thunderstorm. At the back of the campground is a ~2 mile trail that connects to the AT. Most sites have a tent pad that will accommodate a 10'x10' tent. Sites 2, 4, and 8 driveways can really only accommodate 1 car and there are no extra parking spots. Driveways for sites 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10 can accommodate 2 cars. Sites 1 and 3 are adjacent to the road and is going to be impacted by road noise. There is no campground host so be prepared to either scavenge wood or buy it in town, same goes for ice.

Absolutely wonderful Campground, run by amazing people! The sites are spacious and the views are…read morefantastic, we had a spot with a beautiful creek running just behind it, and stayed for about a month while we waited to close on a house nearby. Very kid and dog friendly! The bathhouse is brand new, so lovely, and is the cleanest bathhouse I've ever been in at an RV park. The owners are some of the kindest people we've met in NC, super accommodating, ensured we liked our spot, and set up a picnic table and fire pit for us to use at the site. Truly the best Campground we've ever stayed at. I highly recommend staying here, whether for a night, a week, or for a long term!!!

This little gem in Marble is a perfect spot for kicking back. Views of beautiful tall trees…read more The sites are very spacious on large gravel surrounded by green grass that run all along the creek where you can dip your feet in, throw in a line, observe the Ducks and Blue Heron or just listen to the serene sound of the water. It also is a short drive to many activities should you choose. A short drive to the quaint town of Murphy for vintage shopping, wine tasting, brewery and plenty of places to grab a bite. We highly recommend the fried pickles at Chevelle's! Owners, Jon and Eileen are so welcoming and always available if needed. New bathroom/showers will be finished by Spring 2024. We will be back in Spring!

I had an amazing time! Great wildlife, great guides, Xzavier has many dad jokes haha, definitely…read morerecommend! Last line is really long and it's more than enough room to do some tricks!

This place is clean, convenient, and has a "make you feel at home" type of atmosphere. This was the…read morefirst time for our children to zip line and they made the experience great for them both. Jacob was great and didn't rush but was extremely chill and calming. We will be back!

Everything about this KOA is amazing. I have camped here three times the last 15 years and even…read more5hough ownership has changed, it is still amazing. You are treated like family. I have NEVER stayed at a KOA that I liked. They always look like treeless, overpriced parking lots. This place is like home. It is quiet and full of huge mature trees and wildlife. This is why I drive 630 miles one way to stay here.

This place is a gem. This is my third visit. I come from central Pennsylvania. I hate KOAs because…read morethey are nothing more than overpriced parking lots in the hot sun. But NOT this KOA. It is small, quiet, loads of old growth trees that gives every site some shade. The staff are amazing. They are helpful and funny and can't do enough for you. I would come back here multiple times a year if it were not 640 miles away from me......

We stayed the maximum time allowed of two weeks and really enjoyed Gibson Cove. We had a beautiful…read moresite on the water and were able to fish, swim and tie our boat up right in front of our campsite. Every site has a picnic bench, fire pit, water hookups, 30 or 50 amp hookups and pretty level gravel parking areas. WiFi is spotty and towards the end of the campground (second loop) it's pretty much non existent. We have a repeater and tethered off our phones which worked well for us. For campers with trailers or RV's there is one dump site for all, none available at individual sites so if you stay for awhile be aware of this. Some folks called a guy who came in and pumped their black water tank for $25. The camp hosts will have information for you if interested. Public restrooms are old, need some TLC but otherwise they're clean. There is a shower with a curtain. Fun hikes/walks just a quick drive away at Jackrabbit Mountain. Beautiful walk from your campsite across the Chatuge Dam. Mornings when the world is waking up and evenings at sunset are my favorite times to wander over. Beautiful place to relax and regroup. We will be back!

We are staying here long term and plan to return the next year. Our reasons are simple:…read more1. It is quiet and peaceful. After living by major highways and the airport in Austin, TX it is a huge deal; 2. It is close to the Chatuge Lake ( it's not on the lake, but it's literally 1.5 miles to the public lake access); 3. They have WiFi; 4. The owners are the sweetest people you have ever met and they make you feel so welcome; 5. It is close to everything you ever wanted to do in this area. 6. The campground itself is super clean and well maintained. By the way, it's under a new ownership so I hear it's night and day from what it was before; 7. Did I say it's quiet and peaceful? Other positives: there is a cute babbling brook where our kids can wade; a fishing pond, where they can catch and release ( but mostly feed ) the fish; they have potlucks every month or so; outdoor games on the lawn; the price for all this is unbelievable ( compared to what we are used to ). There are no real negatives, except there has been bear sightings, but hey, it's the mountains and people really need to start be careful about what they leave outside. Also, please note that it is secluded, so don't be alarmed if your GPS takes you to residential area. Just follow the road to the campground sign. 2016 Update: With new improvements it's even better than last summer.

It's been over a year since we tent camped, and this usually sets me up for a night of no sleep,…read morebut biting the bullet for the sake of experiencing the great out doors is what it's all about. Long Ridge is a very well run camp ground with wonderful bathrooms and showers. They have spots for tent and electric and water van hook ups so they cater to all manner of camping. And while they advertise two night minimums online, if you call a person they'll let you stay for one night. Our neighbor smoked cigars and had slow R&B music playing till about 9pm and then it was quiet. We able to get a fire started fairly easily at our site. There was a pond with fish in it for catch and release only. No other amenities. The night was quiet and got down to the low 50s and I slept well enough to function the next day. All in all a great time here.

At Nicole's urging, we spent a hour on our inflatable kayak paddling and swimming from the rocky…read morebeach here in the balmy Blue Ridge Lake waters. It was truly exhilarating and also my wasp sting, sustained earlier in the morning, felt soothed in the water. Our little one was having a ball, as I raced her to closest buoy. Parking can be paid online $5/pp, or in an envelope deposited at the gate. The beach is more rock than sand so bring water shoes.

Out of towner visiting Georgia - this place was AMAZING! Katie and Annette were so friendly and…read morehelpful with telling us about the area. Had an awesome time paddle boarding and want to come back again!