Hey folks, Susan and I are looking at Maggie Valley for about a week trip and were wondering if any of you have camped there. I looked on RV Reviews and there are only 8 campgrounds listed so I was wondering if any of you could make any recommendations as to which is the best. Also if you know of a good campground around Chattanooga I will be stopping through there on the way. As always thanks for any help. RV Dreams is the best!! Billy
Roz said
05:19 AM Jul 28, 2009
Moonshine Creek Campground is 5.2 miles from Maggie Valley and about 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway. We spent a week and shall return anytime in this area. It is in Balsam, NC. The roads going in are good. We had no problems at all with a 40' DP. A couple of times we wondered with the curves and wish there had been a sign saying "Just a little further." But it was worth it. The CG is located in a small valley between two mini-mountains. A lovely creek runs right past most of the sites. We loved it and explored Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Asheville and all the nooks and crannys in the area.
We rated Moosnhine Creek high. The management and workcampers were great!
-- Edited by Roz on Tuesday 28th of July 2009 05:20:09 AM
Sandra said
07:40 AM Jul 28, 2009
We stayed at Creekwood Farm near Waynesville. It was a really nice Passport America campground and not that far from Maggie Valley. Mind you that was in 2004 but we really liked it there.
bjoyce said
09:27 AM Jul 28, 2009
I love the comment, "only 8 campgrounds" since in many areas there might only be one or two.
Another vote for Creekwood Farm where we stayed in April 2008.
WRS said
05:26 PM Jul 28, 2009
Thanks folks that will give me some other choices. I don't know I just thought with it being at the base of the Smokies there would be more campgrounds. Since this was the first time we have been there we wanted a campground that we knew we could have a little more room. I will be checking these out.
Thanks again,
Billy
Sushidog said
05:12 PM Jul 29, 2009
I lived in Waynesville for a few years and loved it. For a commercial campground I vote for Creekwood Farms too. Nice people and only $17.50 with a Passport USA discount. Unfortunately theu block out the prime months of July, August and October (which is when I like to camp in the Smokies.)
Last October I camped in Cataloochee (only $17 but no hookups.) They do have restrooms and water available though. For me it's the ultimate camping experience. I feel closer to God in his mountains than in any man made house of worship. It's at the end of a narrow, twisty, gravel road, so it's a little tough to get to, but worth every hairpin turn! The majestic rutting elk in the forest primeval are breathtaking. I didn't see any bears this trip, but I have every other time I've gone there. Here's a couple pic's.
Here's the creek behind right the campsite, and my DW and Aliner:
-- Edited by Sushidog on Saturday 17th of August 2013 08:02:54 PM
Susan and I are looking at Maggie Valley for about a week trip and were wondering if any of you have camped there. I looked on RV Reviews and there are only 8 campgrounds listed so I was wondering if any of you could make any recommendations as to which is the best. Also if you know of a good campground around Chattanooga I will be stopping through there on the way. As always thanks for any help. RV Dreams is the best!!
Billy
We rated Moosnhine Creek high. The management and workcampers were great!
-- Edited by Roz on Tuesday 28th of July 2009 05:20:09 AM
I lived in Waynesville for a few years and loved it. For a commercial campground I vote for Creekwood Farms too. Nice people and only $17.50 with a Passport USA discount. Unfortunately theu block out the prime months of July, August and October (which is when I like to camp in the Smokies.)
Last October I camped in Cataloochee (only $17 but no hookups.) They do have restrooms and water available though. For me it's the ultimate camping experience. I feel closer to God in his mountains than in any man made house of worship. It's at the end of a narrow, twisty, gravel road, so it's a little tough to get to, but worth every hairpin turn! The majestic rutting elk in the forest primeval are breathtaking. I didn't see any bears this trip, but I have every other time I've gone there. Here's a couple pic's.
Here's the creek behind right the campsite, and my DW and Aliner:
-- Edited by Sushidog on Saturday 17th of August 2013 08:02:54 PM