Asheville, NC campground recommendations

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by asquared

...Lots of smoke down there from wildfires right now. See is thread for more info on NC wildfire.

Originally Posted by Jlreeves

The KOA at Asheville is pretty good. And ditto on smoke...

OP is talking about Jun or Jul 2017!

[CaptnJohn]

Don't even think of Taps! It was for sale last year and could be upgraded nicely for SMALLER campers.

[Capt. Mike]

We've stayed at Bear Creek twice, and it was a great experience both times.

Asheville's Bear Creek RV Park & Campground – 81 S Bear Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

[RedEagle]

Originally Posted by RJHuser

Anyone stayed at the KOA West?
How was it?

Rick

We've stayed at the KOA West, mainly due it's location near relatives that live in Candler. It's a nice park with a friendly staff and room for big rigs. The only down side is I-40 is right by it and you hear the traffic noise continuously. It usually takes me nearly 24 hours till I don't notice it as bad, until a semi with straight stacks runs down the interstate...but sitting by the campfire and talking is always a good time and makes it all worth it.

[Jakieboy]

Whatever you do, make sure you take some time to enjoy the local Carolina BBQ offerings. Stop in at Phi's BBQ Pit just outside Asheville for the best Carolina Ribs and Brisket. Fantastic. It's a place that looks like an old barn, but the food is great, and the smokers go 24/7!! Inside, you will see that there isn't a single square inch of space on the walls or ceiling where you might want to staple your favorite sports team hat!!

Also, don't miss the chance to tour the Biltmore Resort. Well worth the trip and expense.

[rlschurman]

Watch out for the stink bug invasion. Stayed at bear Campgroung and took two years to get rid of them. Mama gerdies is a pretty place but on the side of a mountain so the lower spots will test your and your RV's skills.

[youroo]

Rutledge lake CG is "Not" the place to stay! They have lots of trees and a Do Not do this or that on every tree! The site's are Very Tight and they allow parking that makes it "Impossible to back into your site "! Youroo! !

[Sandbagger]

Somebody mentioned train noise in their post, was it loud?

[Sandbagger]

Originally Posted by Sandbagger

Looking for recommendations on campgrounds around Asheville, NC. We will have two (36 and 40 foot) 5th wheels. We also will need a cabin for another couple. We are all retired so will not need activities for kids.

Our plans are for a 2 week trip in June or July

Thanks everybody for your feedback. We booked two weeks for summer 2017 at Bear Creek and looking forward to the trip. We will for sure go to Phil's as more than one post brought it up.

[labcamper]

Anyone go to Lake Powhatan?

[Ca Cardinal]

In 2014 we had a rally at Ashville East KOA which is actually in Swannanoa and they were able to accomadate rigs as large as 42 feet without any problem.
It is pretty well located to get to Biltmore, Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountian and Chimmney Rock.