Craig's Cherokee Campground, near Cherokee, North Carolina, is a cozy retreat that balances the great outdoors with convenient access to local attractions. This family-owned campground offers a friendly atmosphere and clean facilities, making it a popular choice for campers looking to unwind.

With a variety of accommodation options, including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, there's something for everyone. Many visitors rave about the tent sites along the creek, where the soothing sounds of water and birds create a peaceful backdrop. One camper shared, “The tent site right next to the creek was my favorite because you hear the water come down the tiny fall.”

The campground is just a stone's throw from the Harrah's Casino and the charming shops of Cherokee, so you can easily mix a little adventure with your camping experience. If you're into fishing, Soco Creek runs alongside the campground and is regularly stocked, making it a prime spot for trout fishing. 

Campers appreciate the clean bathrooms and showers, as well as the welcoming hosts who are always ready to help. As one reviewer noted, “The owners are very friendly, and the facilities were clean.” Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Craig's Cherokee Campground offers a blend of relaxation and fun that keeps visitors coming back.

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Cherokee

The Best Camping Near Cherokee, North Carolina

This small campground is conveniently located close to the casino in Cherokee, the town of Cherokee, and along Soco Creek. It is within the Qualla boundary of the Cherokee Reservation. This is the second time I have stayed at this campground, and it has changed a little since the first time. There are more cabins and RV sites than I remember from my first visit. It is still a quiet and peaceful little campground. If you enjoy trout fishing, this is an ideal place for it. The creek is stocked on a regular basis. The host was nice and very helpful. There is a store where you can get basic camping supplies. Some of the tent sites have raised gravel pads, and some are just gravel. Large groups, such as Scouts or church groups, have the option of staying in their bunkhouses. It appeared to me that all of the sites have water and electricity, if I am not mistaken. For RVs, there is a mixture of back-in and pull-through sites. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of privacy since the sites are relatively close, but you get a sense of community here. I spoke to an elderly couple who were very friendly. At night, the creek pretty much drowns out the sounds from the road. Because of the location of this campground, you will find lots of things to do. If you are not into casinos, there is the whole Cherokee Indian culture to explore with the museum, the outdoor drama(during the summer), the Oconaluftee Indian Village, and more. Thousands of people come to Cherokee every year to see the elk, which most times can be found close to the Oconaluftee Visitors Center. There is also the Mountain Farm Museum and Mingus Mill. There is just so much to see and do close to this campground. Overall, this is a great little campground, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.

Small Campground with a Friendly Atmosphere Adjacent to Lots of Things to D

The people were nice and there was lots of space it was clean and had heated pool with lots of activities

good experience owners help are very friendly facilities were clean pleasant atmosphere they have cabins that you can rent out and then there's tent sites and RV sites to camp from. There are even sites for tent camping along the creek. Tent site right next to the creek was my favorite because you hear the water come down the tiny fall that's there in the same to the birds chirp. I would definitely stay here again. ❤️ 

Pretty nice

Beautiful campground. Walking distance to casino and main street shops. Despite its proximity, it is tucked away enough to still feel like you are camping. Family owned with great people. Clean cabins and bathrooms. RV, tent sites, bunkhouses, and cabins.

Love it!

We drove here and the it was gated up with overgrown vines. Looks like it’s been closed for awhile 

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