I stayed here three nights and didn't want to leave! As I walked to the camp store to check in, I…read morecould feel myself relaxing. I was greeted by a couple sitting in the rocking chairs on the porch. I think the winding road up the mountain and the driveway helped me realize how secluded this place is. There are only nine sites that are spaced far enough apart that you think you're the only person here! Each site is different than the others. The fire pits are amazing. You have to check them out for yourself! There are creeks everywhere. You can hear the water from every site (that's if you're not in a site next to one. Then you can see them also). There was thought put in to making each site spectacular. There are picnic tables, pads for tents, trees and posts for hammocks and awesome fire pits. There are hiking trails that lead up the mountain and into the Cherokee National Forest and around the property. You need to walk them to experience the beauty and the spectacular views! The bath house is like a large bathroom that feels like home! They even have blow dryers here to use! There are two sinks for dishes along with scrubbies and dish soap! The bath house or the camp store both have electrical outlets if you need to recharge batteries for your lights. Don't charge your phone! There's no need for that as a distraction! I will be back!

I've been to TONS of campgrounds. Most of them I thoroughly enjoyed. The only times I have not, had…read moremore to do with the other campers more so than the actually campground. But THIS one, this one is different from most. There are only a handful of campsites, but the experience is what I imagine would be how campgrounds "should" be before commercial ones started popping up, and laying campsites on top on one another to maximize profit. Yes the commercial ones also brought along nice amenities such as clean bathhouses and electrical connections to keep up with what folks in general expect these days... and that's when locally owned campgrounds had to follow suit or risk going out of business. Here... it goes back to how it was. No electrical connections. Privacy. Views. Isolation. A connection with true nature without having to hike miles and miles with 40+ lbs of gear. The camp store is based on a honor system, you get what you need 24/7. If nobody is there just jot down what you grabbed and it will be billed to you. It is packed with lots of custom made locally goodies, along with standard necessities (first aid, bug repellent, hygiene stuff, snacks, etc) and are priced too low!!! The bathhouse. The bathhouse. Oh man, talk about putting thought into it. Feels just like my own mountain getaway... in my imagination of course because I don't really have a mountain getaway. Well I do now, except I don't really own it. That doesn't stop me from wishing I had own it though. Anyway, this review is already way too long. I guess that's what a great camping trip can do to you. It brings out the peacefulness in you, and make you so content that you want to write a novel about it. I'm not recommending this place to all. I'm just recommending it to those that truly enjoy camping... and nature with only the things we need and absolutely nothing that we don't. Peace!

Love this place! Clean, quiet, friendly people, the owners are awesome, and the creek sounds like…read moresomething from an oasis paradise!

Great owners in Vega and Richard. They are so very helpful in anything you need. We had trouble…read morewith our satellite dish and Richard brought his ladder and climbed up on the roof. Vega brought us bundles of firewood and checks in frequently. The campground is pristine and fully forested making it a true camping experience. It is small with 32 spaces and a bathhouse, with no pool or playground amenities. Shopping laundromat and restaurants are close by in Unicoi and Erwin. Lots of things to do in the area with hiking and rafting. We booked for 6 months at a very reasonable all-inclusive rate and will be very comfortable and happy here.

This park is no longer operating by the same name. The name is now Jonesborough/Cherokee NF KOA. We…read moreare snowbirds and so far this winter we've stayed in 7 RV parks. This is by far the nicest park! The park is located on the Nolichucky River with beautiful long and wide sites. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Bathrooms and laundry are cleaned several times a day. Firewood and ice are delivered directly to your site upon request. While here we had an Uncle pass away. My sister in law from Pennsylvania was able to rent one of the themed campers instead of staying at a hotel. She enjoyed her stay and we are planning a family get together here in the future. We don't have small children with us at this time but the playground is inviting. The attention to detail at this KOA is awesome!

Although the campsite along the River was lovely we had an unexpected situation which required us…read moreto leave early We had looked forward to a 2 week stay but after 4 days on Saturday we notified the management we were leaving Monday . We were following the KOA cancellation policy requiring 48 hours which would result in a $10.00 cancellation fee. The manager was not very nice and told us he would only refund us 4 days of our remains 8 days. I am sure he has rented the site for all 8 days by now because again it is a delightful spot Lesson learned Be aware that not all KOA campgrounds are going to adhere to the KOA cancellation policy before booking

Staying here for 1.5 weeks and love it. The park has trees and grass that are just lovely (from…read moreAZ). They had rented us #27 when we booked and called a day ahead and said that person wanted a couple extra nights and would we take #30, we said ok. I think #30 was perfect. It was at the top of the road and an easy pull through. The park is quiet and friendly. It's under newer management and they seem to be very interested in doing things well. Met both the new owner and manager, both very nice people.

Our stay at Lazy Llama Campground was great! Access was easy for our big rig. It was very clean and…read morepeaceful. The owner was friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. It's very convenient to Auntie Ruth's Donuts & Pretzels and Troyer's Market which is a must have if you're in this area.

I know your campground has been devastated from the hurricane. I want to reserve a few spots even…read morethough you're close I would like to know how I can reserve some spots and pay for them now that way it will help get you back opened up. We're so sorry this has happened to you. Everything I have heard about your campground is absolutely spectacular And I hope someday I can visit. God bless you and I hope the sun stays shining for you.

We have been staying at Mtn River for about 3 years now and it's become 'home away from home'…read more You have your choice of river or mountainside sites. We prefer the river sites personally for the views & fishing. The campground owners are fantastic people who've become friends. They live on site and take great pride in the property. The property is always impeccable. They are always working. Such a gorgeous place!! The pond is in the center of the property - yes you can fish (catch & release). Areas setup with hammocks, corn hole, seating, etc. The new playground has been a big hit! Oh, and there's also a dog park area. The bathhouses are super clean and have air conditioning. The laundry room is brand new with great units and also A/C. They incorporated additional activities this year over at the pavilion which our family has loved! Bingo, tie-dye t-shirts, food trucks, live music, and more! Our grandson loves to join us. Lots of kids and a great area for them to all play. Tubing the river is always a fun treat! You can bring your own tubes or rent from the campground. The camp store has expanded and features a great mix of items - t-shirts, hats, hoodies, koozies, and more. As well as local jams, rubs, and other treats. They're in the process of building a new office/camp store so we're excited to see this complete. We have a 40' fifth wheel. No problems every getting in. They accommodate all size rigs. All sites have a concrete pad, fire pit and very nice large picnic table. Sites are spacious and do not feel cramped like we've experienced at other campgrounds. Wi-Fi is generally pretty good. We've been able to work remote on some of our trips. We even had phone service our last trip (AT&T)! Lots to do in the area! Hiking, Linville Winery (yum!), Linville Caverns, Grandfather Mtn and so many other great places. The office staff can certainly provide plenty of recommendations, too. There are 2 grocery stores in town about 15min away. There's also a local dollar store about 5min away. We cannot say enough good things about MRFC. We've met some great campers there who we now call friends. We truly love this place and already have bookings for next year!

I have visited before with my granddaughter who loves to hike. We are taking her back tomorrow…read more Lucky Moon is the best hostess ever and after reading the one nasty comment maybe he should look in the mirror

I would 1000% recommend staying here, Luckly Moon the camp host was the sweetest kindest lady ever…read more I stayed for eight days and I truly felt at home when I stayed. She was very open to help me whenever I needed it, from a little guidance around town to washing my clothes so I had fresh ones. The campground was clean and the cabin was roomy. I was a little worried by the pictures it was small but when I arrived I was proving wrong. There is so much supplies in the kitchen and I never had problems with someone taking my food from the fridge.

Despite the cold I enjoyed my stay at the campsite. The bathrooms were clean and heated. The sites…read morewere spaced out well and the staff were great too. We lost power at one site and it was easy to get another. Look forward to returning in the spring or summer.

A very cool little campground! Off the beaten path but close enough to all parts of Asheville. The…read moregate keeper was amazing, really friendly and helpful. The area is clean and the sites are a good size with plenty of additional space. Would stay here again for sure.

Wonderful family campground! No frills just nature with a beautiful creek running beside it! Great…read morerates will stay again!!

Great place - friendly team running it and very comfortable options -…read moreA great location as well

Amy is such a nice lady! She made us all feel so at home. Did not stay in the cabins but used the…read moreshowers and the laundry for a small reasonable fee. Showers were super clean and well stocked with shampoo, conditioner etc. Motorcycle garage themed. There is a small resupply with common foods like ramen, candy bars, poptarts and tuna pouches to name a few. This would not be a place to do a major resupply but maybe for picking up snacks for extra carns and calories. There are frozen foods available to buy like pizza, burritos, chinese food to name a view. Appliances available in common area are air fryers, oven, microwave and keurig coffee pot. We enjoyed relaxing on the leather couches in the dining area while we watched Guardians of the Galaxy before be shuttled to Sams Gap. Definitely one of my favorite places on the AT.

This campground was completely destroyed by Helene. They are working to try and restore the park…read more As far as camping, they have not given a time line as to when they will even begin on fixing camp sites again.

We have family in the area and came across this jewel while visiting. The grounds are well…read moremaintained. There are nice FHU and rustics sites with several miles of dog-friendly trails. This is not a large State Park but it has a lot to offer. The historical site is a short walk from the campground and contains a plethora of information. The rangers are very friendly and gladly answer any questions as well as giving nature hikes and historical tours. The sites slope downhill toward the river but get leveler the closer you are to be the river. Large Motorhomes will want to avoid the first row (closest to the road) and possibly the second row. You will definitely need a few more leveling blocks on these rows. The last two rows are not too bad with few to no leveling blocks needed. We found Verizon and AT&T Cell and Data Services to work well. The park offers free WiFi that is readily usable most of the day. Note: If you have a long trailer or Motorhome, say 30' or more. There are several routes to get here coming off of 11E. Make sure and call the campground for directions. You want to follow the route from the Limestone area that takes you under the railroad tracks. Otherwise, you will be on some uncomfortable narrow curvy roads.