Asheville East KOA
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2024

Great for kids - very close quarters

This KOA, which is actually in Swannanoa and not Asheville, is awesome for families and kids. There is a pool, playground, gaga ball pit, golf car rentals, fishing and splashing in the Swannanoa River, and a game room. On weekends they have themes and activities that includes crafts and movies. The bathroom I used was older, but clean. The main issue with this campground is how close the sites are (even tent sites) and how packed it can get - literally no privacy and the layout isn’t super attractive (and yes, train is loud). It’s a good location to explore downtown Asheville (20-25 minutes), Black Mountain (5 minutes) and Montreat (10 minutes). There is a bus that runs along the 70 corridor, but it’s not frequent. Lastly, there is a grocery store and brewery within a mile. The staff at the office and store are always nice. So definitely a great place to hang out with the kids or to use as a base camp for hiking, but super, super busy and close quarters.

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  • Review photo of Asheville East KOA by Angela C., April 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Asheville East KOA by Angela C., April 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Asheville East KOA by Angela C., April 3, 2024
  • Review photo of Asheville East KOA by Angela C., April 3, 2024