I am not usually a big KOA camper but we truly enjoyed this campground. It was clean and well staffed. Staff were friendly and had a presence throughout the grounds. They pick up trash from your site daily. Bathhouses were kept clean and tidy. I liked that they have a digital lock with a code for the bathhouses so only campers are using them. I didn't love how close the men and women's restrooms were but was manageable. I personally liked the individual shower rooms. It made showering with a toddler easy. We opted for the cheapest RV option since we only needed an electric hook up. Spaces were tight and on top of each other, luckily no one else was camped on either side of us. Other sites that cost more nightly did appear to be bigger. Easy 20 minute ride in and out of Asheville. We would stay here again. read more

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Not a bad stop to be close to Asheville. The showers are fabulous.! The majority of the sites are flat. Our check-in was simple and easy. Good bang for the buck. read more

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We stopped here for two nights so we could go see the Trolls at the NC Arboretum. Normally we take our camper or tent camp but decided to stay in a cabin. If you arrive after 5 pm they will have your reservation placed in a holder right inside the entrance door. You just have to finish your registration the following morning when the store opens at 9 am. The cabin was very quaint and was all we needed. It had a double bed with a bunk bed, a small table connected to the wall with one chair and a small mirror on the wall. You will need to bring your own linens for the beds. All the cabins are located very close to the main building where the showers, bathrooms, laundry room and camp store are located. The bathrooms are very clean. Each cabin has an individual picnic table. The cabins have a Community grilling area and firepit with swings around it. There are 5 cabins total in a semi-circle facing the parking lot. Your assigned parking spot has your cabin number. The campground also has a shelter area with a game or two and a pool. The camp store has essentials, non-essentials and fun stuff. Of course being it's the winter right now it was very quiet but im sure lots of fun happens during the rest of the year. I think we paid around $65 a night. We would definitely stay again. read more

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Great campground, friendly staff members. Easy to get to and back on the road. Wide open spaces with plenty of activities for all. read more

We had a huge tent site near the bathhouse and dog park. That said the interstate noise was really loud being in a tent. Staff were helpful and friendly. Enjoyed the nature trail. read more

Asheville-West KOA - Campsite with take out - Campgrounds Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

Nice campground but Literally right on top of I -40 and noise. Offered ear plugs at check in.

This was a nice KOA. The people were nice and the site we had was level. The big problem was the roads in the park. Major dust and uneven. It still was a good stay but could of been better with some road work. read more

Asheville-West KOA - Another KOA! Thanks Charlie & Jeanette Brown! - Campgrounds Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

We took our grown boys up for the night and rented three cabins, it snowed and we built a fire outside in the fire ring...and had a blast with everyone being together!! Because it snowed probably 8 inches, the workers came and shoveled the snow on the steps of the cabin and noticed we had cans in the fire ring, that we gladly cleaned out as well as cleaned the cabin spotless before we left - including taking the trash out, sweeping, cleaning and putting away all the dishes and cleaning the counter tops. So, upon check out - the lady told me to wait so they could inspect the cabins. Heather (which I'm assuming is the worker that shoveled our snow) called back to the office to tell the clerk to inform me when housekeeping goes in and sees any damage to the fire ring or the cabin then we will be charged... I asked the clerk to call Heather back to let me speak to her. I was very polite and I told her we cleaned out the fire pit and cleaned the cabin completely and she was the rudest person I've ever ever ever ran into at a KOA. I absolutely love staying at the KOA but I can assure you, this location will never get a dime from me again. We take a lot of pride of how we leave a place we stay and we've never had anywhere make us feel like this. Side note, the snow was beautiful and the time we got with our family is all that really matters I hope Heather treats her future visitors with more respect, even a little bit of courtesy goes a long way. KOA doesn't deserve to have a hateful worker like this representing them. read more

We have used this KOA twice now and have the same results. It is convenient and the shower house was cleaner than a four star hotel, but the noise level is loud coming from the expressway. You might not even notice if you are a city dweller. I've been in two different tent spots at this location and they were both equally as loud. Check-in was a breeze. Came in later in the evening and they had my envelope with details in their breezeway. The spot was nice and level. They even had branches for a fire which we didn't use. All in all it was convenient. We always come in later at night and leave before the sun comes up so I cannot say if their other amenities are any good. Probably going to try for another location away from the expressway next time I come through. They did have the best night crawler hunting! read more

Asheville-West KOA - Campgrounds Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

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We had a nice pull through site that was super easy to get in and level out. You can hear the highway noise when the trucks hit the bumps but I'd stay here again passing through. read more

We stayed here for spring break and were very disappointed. We paid for a patio site and it was not like the picture they posted on their website. It was unlevel and the closest spot to the road. The patio was directly behind the full time camper next door's camper so not private at all like described on KOA website. The noise from I40 was incredibly loud. A lot of full timers which felt junky. A run down campground. When we tried to discuss with one of the owners on the phone about our experience he was incredibly rude and disrespectful. I would not recommend this campground unfortunately. read more

I made last minute reservations to get away from Hurricane Dorian. No full hookups left but the nice lady gave me a spot that was near the bathrooms and well shaded. I did ask to be put on a wait list for a full hookup site in hopes that someone canceled. Upon arrival, I was thrilled we got a full hookup site! Phew! These ladies at the office were soooo nice! They greeted us warmly and gave my kids a scavenger hunt. They got to pick a cool prize once they were done. This campsite is right off the road after the turn, so kinda easy to miss. Go slowly. Everyone complained about the noise but I didn't hear any. In fact I found it super quiet and relaxing. We were only there at night enjoying our fire, but it was super quiet every night we were there. Spaces are pretty level. There are several hiking trails. Clean pool. Clean bathroom facilities! Each shower room has its own room. Not a bunch of shower stalls in one big room. Very clean! Only about 15 minutes to Asheville... would stay again! read more

We had a great stay at this KOA! I was nervous about the traffic, considering all of the reviews, but being in the back of the campground we barely noticed it. Our site (b-17) was large and quiet. The pool and campground were nice and enjoyed by our kids. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have a lot of fun weekend activities as well. We would definitely stay here again! read more

It's just not a 3 1/3 star, sorry. Check in was super easy, highway noise is there (I like the noise), but some people might not. Its just not a KOA feeling, more like a dump and I don't like staying next to full timers because most of the time they have crap around the outside of their home! No, I would never recommend this KOA. read more

The Koa site was just what I needed, when I needed it. That goes to say, you may not like it, it just depends upon your needs. What I was looking for was a cheap alternative to a hotel since (I think we could agree) a basic cabin would be much less scary than a skeevy cheap hotel room. What you should have in mind if to stay here is an in-between camping experience; where you can cook food outdoors if you want, you have to share a fire pit and you get to sleep on a halfway decent bed with plenty of heat or AC. The cabin area was deserted when we were there, but the RV sites were cranking. We experienced no issues at all and the staff were all very pleasant. We would come back here for sure. read more

Asheville-West KOA - My husband cooking at the camping kitchen. - Campgrounds Near Me - Candler, North Carolina

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We stayed here for two nights while visiting the Asheville area to enjoy some of the sights. We "camp" in an RV, and don't really use many of the facilities at parks. I did do a walk through of the facilities, and they seemed to be clean and well kept. I had very little interaction with staff, so I can't really comment on them. Point by point: The wi-fi is extremely flaky. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The flyer they gave us upon check-in made excuses as to the terrain and the trees, lightning, etc. as to why the FREE wifi is not fantastic. The cable television is horrible. Most of the channels are so snowy, you can barely stand to watch them. Very disappointing. We had just come from an extended stay at a park that does not allow wood fires, and were so looking forward to having a fire and sitting out in the evenings by the fire. The noise from I40 screaming by 24 hours a day makes it unbearable. BTW, they offer "light sleepers" free ear plugs to help with the noise factor. Bottom line, we most likely won't stay here again. It's just not the type of place we enjoy. read more

I must note the campground is very clean, and the staff is very friendly. The negative is since the campground backs up to route 40, the noise from the trucks and traffic is Horrible; all day and night. They have free ear plugs at the office, and you will need them! The wifi was poor when we were there, so ask about that if you need it. Lastly, some of the spaces are not very level, even if you have auto leveling jacks you will most likely have some trouble leveling. read more

This is the first KOA I've visited in North Carolina. Didn't pick the best weekend to do a mountain trip because of rainy weather but overall this location was great and everyone was super nice, including the other guests. It's a family owned/operated KOA. It's obvious they take excellent care of the property. Bathrooms and shower areas were extremely clean and always smelled of some powerful disinfectant. The owner(s) also live here so it's no surprise they would take pride in their camp and ensure that it's welcoming to guests. Our Kabin (5) was perfect for us. The one room without bathroom. Cozy, clean and efficient for two adults. Smaller than we expected compared to the website description. Four adults (or with children) sleeping in this cabin type might be a bit tight and uncomfortable. Great value if you don't mind packing your own linens and cleaning up after yourself. Wasn't crowded but the few campers we did encounter were friendly. One gentlemen pointed out a problem with our front tire and offered to fill it with an air pump from his RV. So nice. The kitchen area was in the center of our site along with a few other cabins: a large sheltered area with a grill and working stove top so we were able to cook without getting drenched. Didn't fully understand why the water was shut off to the sink in that area. The front desk said it was off season and could freeze but the temperatures were still above freezing. The fire pit was close to the kitchen area, also intended to be shared by all the cabins on that site. Sadly, our attempted fires were drowned out by rain but we did get in a good hour or two. They also have everything you might need in their store if you've forgotten anything. The prices are reasonable and comparable to what you would pay in a regular grocery store. The location is nice. It was quiet during our stay. There is a busy freeway close by that was a bit noisy with heavy traffic if you prefer something quieter. Prettier without the rain clouds, I'm sure, but still a nice wooded area with short walking trails. They are doing a good bit of construction on the other side of the property that is currently closed off to guests. This wasn't mentioned on their website but I think it should be. There is a Dollar General less than a mile away and a town with lots of stores about 10 minutes away. Very convenient. Would recommend this KOA and would stay here again (in better weather). read more

Clean, easy check in. Right off highway. The highway noise is noticeable. Sites are small. Good place for a night stop or if you're going to do some activities in Asheville Would stay again. read more

I've only stayed here once. It's very small. There's nothing to do in the area and you're roughly 20 minutes to Waynesville or Asheville. They have fairly typical amenities for a KOA. The staff isn't available 24 hours a day. Some locations I've stayed at keep the store open all night. The Cherokee location (about 40 minutes away) is the better choice for my money. More to do on location there and less travel time to any entertainment. read more

Very nice campground! Many reviewers complained about the traffic noise, but we didn't notice and weren't bothered. The staff here are the friendliest and most helpful of any KOA I have ever been to! I would stay here again and again. Only about 15 minutes to downtown Asheville too. read more

Excellent KOA! We just stopped for the night but the campground was lovely! Customer Service from Heather and night watchman were top notch! Our dogs enjoyed the short walk to dog park and all pet stations were stocked with poop bags. I would definitely stay here again. read more

We were about 40 miles away and 20 minutes before closing when we realized we needed to stop. The person I spoke to was very pleasant and told me our check in papers would waiting when we arrived if we came past 6 pm. A traffic accident kept us sitting on the interstate so we were more than late. The check in packet had map detailing how to get to our site. As we were setting up (in the rain of course!) a worker came by on a golf cart to make sure we were getting settled ok and that we knew we had a full hookup site. We were only needing electric. I heard the interstate cars maybe once or twice as I slept. It rained all night so the rain was louder. But all in all it was a convenient one night stop and very cheap for a full hookup. We didn't need to utilize the amenities. But if we come back through I would definitely stay here again. read more

Not a bad campsite if you're staying in an RV but not ideal as a tent camper. The staff tried to be accommodating. The dog park was spacious and nice. However, our campsite backed right up to a truck stop and was extremely noisy (we could hear their radios we were so close). The majority of the campground is surrounded by a very loud highway. The back of our campsite was a sheer cliff to the truck stop which would make me very nervous for pets and young children. Our group of 4 drove two cars to the campground and apparently you can only park one vehicle at each campsite so that became quite inconvenient. This was the most cramped campground I've ever been to. There is also a security guard that drives around until midnight selling firewood and spotlighting your campsite. read more

All of the good things said in other reviews are absolutely correct. The campground is clean, staff is friendly, sites are large, and showers are hot. It is also very convenient to Asheville, meaning it is right next to I40. I was a little disappointed to see exactly how close upon checking-in, but we were given a site in the very back of the campground as far away from the highway as possible, so I was optimistic that the noise wouldn't be unbearable. However, there is a large 24-hour truck stop immediately adjacent to the rear of the campground, full of big rigs idling all night. Our little camper immediately filled with diesel exhaust fumes that wouldn't go away. That, combined with the highway noise, made for one of the worst camping nights i have ever experienced. It's certainly not the fault of the campground, but know what you are in for with the location. read more

The good: This campground is conveniently located near Asheville with quick access to I-40. The grounds are well maintained and clean. The front desk staff is pleasant. I don't know if it is a regular thing, but on Sunday morning, a gentleman drove through the campground offering free breakfasts to everyone. We had already eaten, but he gave us 3 bananas for our kids. The BAD: The night security woman is overly zealous and had us checking out earlier than we might have. As tent campers, we were using the amenities (game room and covered picnic area) near the office, and got glaring looks and attitude from her every time. We were also confronted by her at our campsite. I understand that her job is to uphold the rules, but there is a way of approaching people and asking questions that doesn't have to be confrontational. Due to our interactions with her, we would not return to this campground. Also, the hand driers in the bathroom may cut down on paper towel waste, but it also means that there are no paper towels to wipe down the sink area. In the morning, I didn't want to even touch the counters. read more

Too crowded!! The 5 Kabins are stacked on top of each other. they are so close they can't have a fire ring. You share a communal cooking area. there is Zero privacy. It is right next to the office/bathrooms/showers as well, so a busy area in general. The camping area and hook up areas are typical stack em ins. If you want to feel like you're in nature this is not the place to be. The expressway is so close you hear traffic all night. The upside is the facility was very clean and the staff was also very warm and inviting. But I can stay at a hotel for what i just paid for this Kabin. And it would be quiet and there would be coffee somewhere accessible. read more

I've been to a lot of KOA's but this one by far is the best. The entire staff should be commended for their customer service,friendlyness and professionalism. If I would have one detail that I think needs to be corrected it would be have more grass on all the sites. Thank you Rex Heather and Paul read more

Perfect weekend getaway! We came on a Friday afternoon and stayed through Sunday in one of the Kamp cabins. We decided on this location because of the proximity of what we wanted to see and visit. We spent time in the surrounding city's Canton,and Asheville. The campground is located off of I40 which we found convenient although there was some road noise. We didn't really notice because we were in the cabin and we sleep with a fan on, I could see that being a problem if we were tent camping. In the Kamp cabins and or in an RV I don't think it would be a problem, but they do offer earplugs if you are sensitive to sounds.The cabin was clean and warm when we arrived. The showers and bathrooms we VERY clean, more that the average campgrounds we have stayed in the past. The camp store had friendly faces and all the essentials in case you forgot something. The trails we nice and kept up. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in dog park where she could run around without her leash. Overall we had a great experience and will be returning again in the spring. read more

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Super friendly and accommodating! Park was well groomed, facilities were VERY CLEAN and well maintained. I had great conversation with the owners who work hard to keep such a great place. I will definitely be back. read more

We have camped here once. The pluses are the folks that run the campground are super nice and the prices are reasonable. The minuses are the road noise from I-40 and there is a paper plant down the road. If the wind is blowing you may get the paper smell which is not very pleasant. read more

Very friendly staff, very well kept and managed but being perched over I-40 makes it, extremely noisy and it never stops ... throughout the night I hoped the traffic would slow down, alas it never happened. I had more restful nights in Walmart parking lots!! If you can back in, ask to be in the lower and slightly more secluded lot. read more

Everything is nice... We're in the back and all the sites are pretty nice and level gravel pads. That have a pull through section in the front that looked like paved spots. The pool looked clean and most important... CLEAN BATHROOMS AND SHOWERS. read more

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Pretty great koa! Got there late on a Friday, but key and directions were waiting on us! Got to our cabin, and we were a bit worried that it would be cold due to the weather but was nice and toasty! Got all unpacked, and checked out the amenities... Game room was nice, showers we're nice, and bathroom was clean. Only issue that I had with the place was our neighbors that had dogs.... Bark bark bark.... That's not really the koas fault though....oh and they didn't have REGULAR Jenga!!!! Hahha. Would be back to this place if back in the area! Koas rock!!! read more

So after having a less than desirable tent camping experience at the Asheville East KOA the night before, we came here and are extremely happy we did so. As opposed to the West KOA, this campground was quiet and peaceful. The staff were courteous and super friendly as well. The showers/bathrooms were clean and heated, much welcomed after tent camping and hiking in November! If we ever come back to Asheville to camp, we will revisit this KOA! read more

This place is a really nice and clean place to stay with a wonderful staff. Very friendly! It is right off the interstate and sometimes you can here the road depending on what part of the KOA you stay. Pool is very clean also. Thanks KOA read more

Great KOA. Staff is super helpful and kind. Nikki was very patient with us as we had several issues that she, very willingly, accommodated. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend! read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. we stayed at a tent site friday night and a small cabin saturday night and both were fantastic. Heather was wonderful at the front desk and was very accommodating, even letting us check in early when our cabin was ready. clean facilities as well! will definitely return. read more

This KOA has loud road noise 24/7 from being next to I-40. It's convenient for sightseeing in the area but don't expect relaxing, quiet evenings around the campfire. Our site was completely graveled and our picnic table had seen better days. We have a grate for campfire cooking which we were not able to use as the fire ring was made out of big rocks, not.a typical KOA fire ring. The gravel was large gauge and wore a hole in our outdoor mat as well as hurting my feet when stepping on particularly large rocks. I've been to lots of KOA's that used gravel but never one which used large gauge in the actual sites. Seems like a very cheap way to maintain a premium priced site. There are too many beautiful campgrounds in the area ie Mama Gerties to bother with this disappointing one. read more

Was a bit skeptical upon arrival because of some of the reviews. We booked late on a holiday weekend and there weren't many options. I was nothing but pleasantly surprised by every aspect of this park. The staff and cleanliness earned these five stars. The folks we interacted with there seemed geniuinley courteous and helpful. Although we were in an RV, we did use the facilities at the park. They were extremely well attended to (and the park was packed) and we noticed staff servicing the rest rooms frequently. The location is what it is. Yes, you can hear the road. It is located by a city and right off the highway! The location is very convienent to downtown Asheville or some great hiking/outdoor activities to the west. We fully intend to stay here on our next visit to this incredible city. read more