Beautiful area to walk and enjoy the scenery. We came with my grandma, who cannot walk long…read moredistances. She has a wheelchair and I was happy to see the paths around us were all paved, so we were able to push her along them easily. We didn't venture onto any paths with elevation; the main path we chose followed the river and there were lots of areas to walk down to get a close up view or even wade if inclined. The path was shady also which was nice. I loved seeing the waterfall by the river right by the parking lot. This was a great time and I'd definitely return to explore some more paths or take a longer trek.

This was by far one of the best hikes we've done in the area. A quick drive from Mineral Bluff and…read moreunlike many of the hikes we've done in this area the drive up to the parking area was easy and able to be accessed in any vehicle. The hike was a bit challenging in some areas but truly worth every step!

Nice, quaint small, and hospitable campground/RV park Small…read morebut usable, bathrooms, and clean showers walking trails catch a release pond. Seems nicely shaded. It's a bit hard to find so take your time when you first turn off 64! We'll go back again

This has got to be the nicest small RV Park we've ever stayed. Amenities you don't see at the large…read morecrowded parks. Catch and release bass and brim pond fishing. Trout fishing from the creek. Fishing gear provided if necessary. Even trout fishing from another pond catch and cook to your liking for a nominal fee. Fire wood daily to your site and clean quaint bath house.

Very cute and quaint place to relax and listen to the stream constantly flowing very well…read moremaintained with lots of flower gardens thru out the campground, we would definitely recommend and would go back The owners walked around greeting us as we sat by fireside , really nice people

What a "Gem" of a place! We'll maintain. The best and friendliest customer service I have ever…read moreexperienced. Very tentative to your needs. Very cozy place...no matter which lot you choose! Very quaint and peaceful. This place makes you feel like you are in a enchanted garden. Highly highly recommend. Will be back many times over.

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!

Cooper Creek Campground is absolutely the most beautiful, off the beaten path, places I've ever…read moretraveled and it's practically in Atlanta's back yard! Located on the beautiful and noisy Cooper/Mulky Creek just an hour north of Dahlonega up Hwy 60 and then up some of the most beautiful and winding mountain roads that make you think you're never going to get there! By the time you turn on to Forest Service Rd 236 (a beautiful and peaceful dirt mountain road that climbs up through the pine and hardwood forests), you realize there is something amazing waiting for you. And there is. Cooper Creek Campground is like reaching a little slice of heaven. Fifteen campsites scatter through out the lush forest, and five of them sit right on the banks of Cooper/Mulky Creek. I advise getting there early during the week so you can get a creek side spot ... there is nothing like it! The creek is rocky and noisy and if you fish, the trout are plentiful! I walked the loop and all of the campsites were beautiful and within easy walking distance to the creek. As a solo hiker and camper, I chose spot #1 for the way the creek opened up and the trees opened up around my tent site to give me a clear view of a beautiful moon. I also liked the quiet solitude of this site ... few cars passed here since it's on the back loop. The campground hosts also live two spots up. As an avid (delirious almost) rock stacker, I fell in love with this creek. The rocks are amazing and perfect for stacking and balancing. It was so relaxing I stacked till after dark and was up just after sunrise stacking again! The pine cones in camp are plentiful, so I got a good pine smoke going and didn't have the first mosquito or black fly. I'm telling you ... this place is heaven! After dark a bunch of deer came through my camp and lapped at the creek for almost a half hour. Two fawns frolicked in the fern thickets next to my tent for a while and were bouncing around like puppies! With the light of the moon, I felt like I had a front row seat for natures big show that night! Also, there are synchronous fireflies here, which surprised me. Just after dark during the Summer Solstice, I thought it was kids playing with flashlights, but it was fireflies, all blinking in unison! It was amazing! I can't WAIT to go back! In fact, now that I'm home, I'm missing it. Cooper Creek is open year round and keep their gates open 24 hours a day. You won't get a phone signal here, so you may as well turn it off ... the solitude is amazing! Each site has a tent pad, grills, lantern pole and a picnic table. There are also bear bins that are an easy walk from each site for discarding trash. For hikers, you won't be disappointed. There are five interconnected trails that start in or near the camping area (Yellow Mountain Trail- 3.2 miles, Connector Trail- 0.4 miles, Mill Shoals Trail- 0.9 miles, Shope Gap Trail- 0.6 miles, and Cooper Creek Trail- 1.7). I found myself hiking in and out and exploring trail after trail. The abundance of trees at Cooper Creek keep the temperatures down, much cooler than up on the main road. I paid $10 a night for my site. There are faucets for drinking water and there are two vaults for bathrooms. There are no electric hook ups or dump stations. Primitive camping at it's finest! There are no reservations ... everything is first come, first serve. Have fun everyone!

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......

Been wanting to visit the Smoky Mountains and Appalachia and wow it is so beautiful. It's a free…read morenational park, which makes it even better. If you are parking for more than 15 minutes anywhere, you must buy a daily parking pass though ($5 per day). These can be purchased at any information center. The mountains and nature are breathtaking. We even saw so many elk and wild turkeys early in the morning while we drove through!! We also saw a black bear. Many hikes and nature trails to choose from, including ones that are completely drivable. Kuwohi Observation Tower: Easy paved uphill walk. Do not go in the early morning when the fog is thick because you will not be able to see anything. Alum Cave Trail: Pretty easy trail. Beautiful nature and cool rocks to look at. Took about 3 hours roundtrip to reach inspiration point. Cades Cove: A drivable scenic loop road. 11 miles one way. Took about an hour or so driving very slowly enjoying the scenery. Saw a black bear that held up traffic. It is closed to cars on Wednesdays to open it up to walkers and bicycles.

What can you say about the Smokies except.. Wow!…read more The views are absolutely breathtaking. We drove route 441 thru America's most visited National Park. There are many pull offs along the way for slower traffic or to take pictures. There is no entrance fee as you drive thru Tennessee and North Carolina. As you drive or hike the many trails you truly appreciate the preserved Southern Appalachian History of these mountains.

Very nice and clean campground. I love the location across the street from the casino. And is very…read morepet friendly and they have a dog walk area.

RV and tent camping are perfect choices for wholesome family fun at all times, but especially great…read moreduring Covid restrictions. You can tour the US with safety by keeping your distance and never having to roll the dice when choosing a motel/hotel as to its cleanliness and sanitation practices. This week we took a week-long trip only 3 hours from our home. We chose Valley RIver Resort based upon the website and Yelp reviews. Nestled in the southeastern foothills of the Smoky Mountains, it promised to be the perfect getaway location. The drive was absolutely gorgeous with the trees starting to change into their resplendent colors of fall. When we arrived, we checked in and were greeted by Beau, the campground host, who guided us to our assigned space and then guided us into the space. He was such a kind, welcoming and friendly fellow, eager to do anything to make our stay worry free. The pads all are concrete and level - no inclines here. The spaces are wide and easy to back into. There are also pull through sites. All sites have full hookups. Some of the sites back up to a hill and others back up to a small catch and release lake with no fishing license required. The main lodge is beautiful, complete with a fireplace and large TV with comfy seating. The bathhouse, game room, restrooms and pool are together in one building space and they are sparkling clean and look like they are brand new. The pool is outside and at this time of year, the lady who registered us said we were welcome to take a "refreshing" (quite chilly) dip. The resort also provides fire wood and portable fire pits for a reasonable fee. We ordered from the office and Beau was again jiffy on the spot to fulfill our requests. He delivered the fire pit to our site, set it up and then unloaded our wood and neatly stacked it for us. What service!!! If you want to roll the dice, try your luck with a one armed bandit, roulette or card games, a Harrah's Casino and hotel is across the way. Downtown Murphy is only 3 miles away. If you like to antique shop, the downtown area has many to choose from. Murphy is a small town, so most everything closes right at 5pm. So if you're looking for a quiet and sparkling clean place with super accommodating and friendly staff, you should definitely make Your way to Valley River RV Resort.

We are wrapping up our first trip here to Willow Valley Resort in Rabun Gap and we have enjoyed…read moreevery minute of it. The owners are very accommodating and have really made our stay more enjoyable. Nice clubhouse with plenty of kids activities. Clean pool and patio area for hanging out and cooling off. Gravel sites are level and easy to pull into. Sites are spacious and give you plenty of room to set up all your gear. The bathhouse is kept very clean and has plenty of room to get cleaned up after a long day of camping. Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is excellent as well. Playground and outdoor games for the kids with smooth asphalt roads for bike riding. If you need it, there is plenty of shopping nearby within just a short drive. We have already booked for our next trip in October and can't wait to be back. Kudos to the staff at Willow Valk

From the owner: We provide great customer service from Check-in to check-out. Guided service to your site!read more