Asheville West KOA

Cherokee Indian Reservation

The Cherokee Indian Reservation is located in western North Carolina and is home to 12,500 enrolled members. We are adjacent to both the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway.

Linville Caverns - Grandfather Mountain

Located at the base of Humpback Mountain in the beautiful Linville Valley lies a natural wonder, Linville Caverns. After remaining a mysterious secret for centuries, the caverns have been opened for safe and convenient public touring.

Grandfather Mountain is:

The highest mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountain range (elv. 5,964 ft)
The Mountain is privately owned and is operated as a scenic travel attraction a world-class nature preserve


One ticket price includes everything:

Guests purchase tickets (one ticket per person) and drive their own vehicles through the park, stopping along the way to enjoy a variety of activities.

Main Attractions

beautiful mountain scenery
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Environmental Habitats for native wildlife
Black Bears, Bear cubs, River Otters, Cougars, Eagles and Deer Nature Museum excellent exhibits about the natural history of the region
theater that shows nature movies made on the mountain
restaurant and gift shop
South's best alpine hiking trails
Picnicking Over 100 picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park. The picnic area located on the right about 1/3 mile up the summit road is equipped with a water fountain and restrooms.