We ended up staying at Kirkland's Creek Campground by chance, and honestly, it became one of the…read morehighlights of our entire road trip. We were just passing back through Bryson City over the Fourth of July weekend after camping all week. We stopped to do laundry and figured we'd see if anyone had a campsite available. Another campground recommended we call Kirkland's, and we're so glad they did. Jason was one of the most welcoming and accommodating campground hosts we've ever met. He returned our call quickly, let us know he had a few sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We weren't able to get a creekside site because we booked last minute, but honestly, that didn't matter. You can hear the beautiful creek throughout the campground, and the peaceful atmosphere is exactly what we had been looking for. One of the things we loved most was the location. It truly feels like you've driven 30 minutes into the mountains, away from everything, when in reality you're only about 12-15 minutes from downtown Bryson City, the grocery stores, and the local produce stand. It was the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion. The campground is spotless, with clean bathhouses, laundry facilities, water and electric hookups, firewood, ice, and even a trout pond where you can fish. The sites felt private despite the campground's cozy size, and the mountain views peeking through the trees made it even more special. Jason was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and gave us fantastic recommendations, including where to enjoy a safe and relaxing tubing trip. That local advice made a huge difference in our visit. We also loved meeting the campground's sweet dog and friendly cat--they added even more charm to an already wonderful place. If you're looking for a campground that's quiet, peaceful, welcoming, and genuinely cared for, this is it. We left feeling like we'd found a home away from home. Whenever we return to Bryson City, Kirkland's Creek Campground will be our first call. Thank you, Jason, for your incredible hospitality. We can't wait to come back!

We stayed at this campground last week for my hubby's bday and to visit Bryson City for the first…read moretime. This place is tucked away nicely, yet only a 10-12 min drive to downtown Bryson City. The campground is very well maintained by the owners Jason and Alison. And they are the hosts extraordinaire! They definitely know the meaning of hospitality, and we will definitely be back to visit and stay at this adorable gem!

Beautiful and clean RV campground. Also has a few cabins. Super clean. Has outdoor kitchen with…read morelarge covered area with swings and chairs. Easy steps to walk down to the river. Grass well kept. RV parking area is shaded with trees and has a nice concrete slab for patio with picnic table and fire ring. Free cable and WIFI. Well water was not bad at all. People were friendly, informative and very nice. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again.

Beautiful view of River Sites are close together and short…read moreBathhouse was very clean Wigwams for rent to sleep in are really cute

We came just few weeks after area was hit by hurricane Helene. They got it quickly back up and…read morerunning. They have gorgeous spots right on the river and I could hear the river as I slept and it was so soothing!! The owners are wonderful people and really want campers to enjoy every aspect of their stay. They came out when we came in to help us back camper in our spot. It's very close to town like 5 min drive but felt out in country. Our spot had a picnic table and fire pit. They have a pretty good size bath house with vending machines and at as use washers and dryers which would be good for long stays! Shower stalls were individual bathrooms for privacy .. updated and very clean. We came before Halloween and it had decor for the holiday.. you could stay in camper, they had cabins, and tepees for unique stay. Most were damaged by storm but will be ready for following year. I thought that was really interesting.. i read reviews from previous years about wifi being terrible but we didn't have that issue. We didn't really spend all day at campground we came to see and spend time in the area so we were only using wifi at night and in morning with coffee. I would highly recommend this campground.. it was a great stay and I hated to leave.

Freshly remodeled bathrooms and kept very clean. Manager was super nice and very attentive.read more

We loved camping by the river. We had the place to ourselves in the middle of the week. The…read morecampground hosts were very hospitable. Ms. Sue told us to make ourselves at home, so we did. I will comeback with friends to tube when it's warmer this summer!

I have been here for three months now during the winter and I have come to know the owner and her…read moreson, Joni and (30? Year old son) William quite well. As they become comfortable with your stay, they become increasingly hostile over seriously nothing. A simple question about Wi-Fi or anything will elicit screams and hollers and even hanging up on you. Joni even yelled at my DoorDash driver who was still parked in my driveway. She has owned this campground for 28 years as she will remind you time and time again. In my opinion it's time to retire. She is burnt out and the most unhappiest woman I have ever met. This is not exclusive to me, but all of my neighbors as well. They are terrified of her. I think I'm the only one to stand up to her outbursts and not take her sh*t. The more scenic sites are at a 45° angle so be prepared to back your RV in up at that angle. Please know that if there is any rain, you will be quite easily stuck at your site due to slick mud and clay and ancient, well embedded gravel that is no longer helpful for your RV and vehicle. My Expedition was stuck just pulling into my drive, if that tells you anything. There are so many other great RV sites such as Tuckaseegee (River & Rails), Great Smoky Mtns RV resort, and the Great Outdoors ($$$$). There is no reason to deal with the hostility here. Hope this helps.

I have now stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Joni knows the campsite I like. This…read moretime, I came in with bad timing in a storm. Joni not only gave me a covered site (no extra) but also helped me rearrange the site how I needed. This has become a home away from home and I love it every time I come.

We took our Scouts here to camp over the weekend and had a very bad experience with the staff…read more Between the Scouts and there families we rented 3 cabins and 1 camping trailer and 1 tent site. Before one of our couples arrived the office staff came and told us that somehow they had double booked their cabin, so they were going to put them in a trailer they did not rent out. Well when they got there and the staff was confronted they had lied to us . They had double booked a different site and took one of our cabins to fix their mistake. So they had give our cabin to 5 collage aged boys who were drinking. So we as parents did not feel safe letting our Scouts of 13 and younger stay in their tents with boys drinking and who knows what else beside them. So when the couple and our Scout assistants went to talk with the staff to see what we could do the staff was really ugly, rude and very nasty with them would not compromise in any way with them. We had already paid so they said we could do whatever we needed to do but we WAS NOT getting a refund for anything. So the scouts ended up sleeping with their families instead of getting to camp like they had planned. So if you are looking for a family oriented and safe place this is not the campground you want to stay in. This campground staff are liers , rude and very ugly attitudes and could not understand why we had a problem with them lieing and not refunding money for a site that we didnt get to use because of their mistake. This is a very poor attitued for a place that you are giving your money to and expect to be treated kindly.

From the owner: One of the Best Family Campgrounds in the Smokies…read more Located in the Great Smoky Mountains, Cherokee North Carolina. Adventure Trail is not just a campground. Adventure Trail is an experience that combines the fun of living and playing outdoors with the various activities that make a vacation memorable. From the moment you enter the campground, you know you've discovered "The Best in Family Camping". You'll enjoy days of fresh air and never ending activity on 20 acres of natural beauty. You'll find all your favorite recreations at Adventure Trail; swimming, shuffleboard, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, game room, - or - just relax and enjoy the conversation on our famous loafing porch. For the highlight of your vacation, sign up for a guided white water raft trip down the Nantahala River, or take a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railway. Please see our Nearby Attractions page for some of the other fun filled attractions. Recently added for your convenience, Wi-Fi. For the younger family members, Adventure Trail presents a myriad of fun filled choices. Whether it's a romp through the playground, or a swim in the pool, there's an adventure for every hour of a child's day. Nights at Adventure Trail? Before you settle down for a good night's sleep, you'll probably want to gather on our porch for the free nightly movie. Afterwards, get together around the outdoor fireplace on our porch, get to know fellow campers, or relax and

These people are bat $#!t crazy... 4th of July weekend we stopped to see friends who payed a lot of…read moremoney to stay there. They wanted to charge us 5 dollars a person to just visit for a couple of hours with our friends on there spot they pay good money for. Will never go there ever... just bad business. I had to put a star to rate but would not have put that

I will give the Staff 5 Stars I will give the location 5…read moreStars All in all Fort Wilderness is a "rustic" campground occupied mostly with full timers. My 5th Wheel is about 34' plus the pickup, I would not bring anything much longer in. You will have a couple of tight turns. The park is located only about 9 miles from Bryson where you an enjoy the old steam train ride. We had FHU and the park took our Passport America for all four nights which was $30 per night. The restroom are also "rustic" and the laundry, well we went out in town.

If I could give this place less than 1 star, I would. The photos and videos are extremely outdated…read moreand are misleading. The bathhouse was dimly lit, filthy and smelled like a sewer. Shower curtains were hanging by a thread. The pool looked clear, but smelled like rotten eggs. 90% of the campground occupants are permanent residents, and most places are filthy run-down trash. The lots are small and the grass looked like it hadn't been mowed for a couple of weeks. I suppose the only good thing was that of the few people I spoke with, they seemed to be friendly enough. I'm pretty sure I witnessed a few drug deals go down, so unless that's your thing, I would avoid this place.

Stayed here last week with a church group of about 50 people while doing some Mission work in…read moreCherokee. My experience is from the perspective of the one in charge of cooking and meals for our group. Our group had rented their kitchen space and because we don't live in the area we relied on them to adequately convey the facilities which were woefully misrepresented. BEFORE ARRIVAL: Called 1 week prior to confirm space and storage availability as I was bringing as much food with us as possible. I was informed that from my original call several months prior some refrigerators were no longer working and that they would double check. She further stated that there was a Boy Scout troop coming in and that we would need to share the kitchen space and fridge/freezers. ARRIVAL: We arrive from VA one hour prior to dinner needing to be prepared and served due to traffic and walked into this kitchen area to a disgusting kitchen and dining space. The sink was full of ants and completely clogged, half of the gas stovetop burners would not work and one oven was not functional. There was a layer of filth on everything in there. Our group went to cleaning immediately before we could even prepare food and notified the office of our problems. DURING: Room flooded Two replacement stoves One significant gas leak (where I lost some cognitive function temporarily) Prolific ants Deep freezer full of unlabeled random items that had barely any space available. ..and my home for a week #20 RV...the trailer was cleanish but dilapidated, rusty and had no functioning outdoor lighting. The view off the deck was nice. I will never return or recommend this place to anyone. Ever. Ever.

Great people. Awesome campsite on the river with clean bath house. Will be coming back!!!read more