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Asheville East KOA
Swannanoa, NC · Cabins, RV Camping, Tent Camping
Status (checked September 2026) — conditions change; confirm with the managing agency before you go.
- Mount Mitchell State Park is open but reachable only from the Asheville side of the Blue Ridge Parkway while Helene repairs continue north of the park. A section of the Old Mitchell Trail (park office to the Camp Alice Trail junction) and several connecting Pisgah National Forest trails were still closed. Source: NC State Parks
- The Catawba Falls loop reopened after Hurricane Helene, but the upper viewing platform and the Wildflower Trail were still closed for repairs. Source: U.S. Forest Service
Campground overview
Asheville East KOA is a wooded campground off US-70 in Swannanoa, on the east side of Asheville toward Black Mountain. It has RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, cabins, two small fishing lakes, and a pool.
The location is handy for the Black Mountains: Mount Mitchell, Catawba Falls, and the Montreat trails are all a short drive east, with downtown Asheville about fifteen minutes west.
Part of our guide to campgrounds in Swannanoa, NC.
Planning a trip? See our camping guide to the area.
Camping options
RV hookups
- Full Hookups
Tent camping
Tent sites are available; bring what you need for a self-sufficient stay.
Amenities
- Full Hookups
- Swimming Pool
Things to do
- Fishing
Setting & policies
- Forest Setting
Campground map
Nearby trails
- Craggy Gardens 7.0 miScenic Parkway Hike Near Asheville · 0.3 mi to shelter, 0.5 mi to picnic area · Moderate
- Black Mountain TrailBackpacking Route in Pisgah National Forest · 9.8 mi · Strenuous
- Mount Mitchell TrailStrenuous Summit Hike Near Burnsville · 5.6 mi one way · Strenuous
- River Walk Park Walking Trail 3.2 miEasy Riverside Walk in Black Mountain · 0.5 mi · Easy
Nearby waterfalls
- Catawba Falls TrailWaterfall Loop in Pisgah National Forest · 3.5 mi loop · Moderate
Nearby attractions
- Biltmore Estate 9.5 mi
Nearby towns
- Swannanoa 2 campgrounds
Reservations & official website
Contact the campground for current availability.
Directions
Address: 2708 Highway 70 East
Details come from public sources and may be out of date. Hours, fees and closures change — confirm with the campground before you go. Suggest an update
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