Swannanoa, NC · Tent & RV Camping
Asheville East KOA
Asheville East KOA is a wooded campground off US-70 in Swannanoa, on the east side of Asheville toward Black Mountain.
- Full Hookups
- Swimming Pool
Mama Gertie’s Hideaway
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
Mama Gertie’s Hideaway is a small, well-kept campground on a terraced hillside in Swannanoa, east of Asheville, with RV sites, cabins, and tent spots looking out over the Swannanoa Valley.
It is a quiet base close to the Black Mountains and Montreat, with Catawba Falls, Mount Mitchell, and downtown Asheville all within about twenty minutes.
Part of our guide to campgrounds in Swannanoa, NC.
Camping options
RV hookups
Hookup details aren't listed yet — check with the campground before you go.
Tent camping
Tent sites are available; bring what you need for a self-sufficient stay.
Things to do
Setting & policies
- Mountain Setting
- Scenic Views
Nearby trails
- Mount Mitchell TrailStrenuous Summit Hike Near Burnsville · 5.6 mi one way · Strenuous
Nearby waterfalls
- Catawba Falls TrailWaterfall Loop in Pisgah National Forest · 3.5 mi loop · Moderate
Nearby towns
- Swannanoa 2 campgrounds
Reservations & official website
Contact the campground for current availability.
Directions
Address: 15 Heritage Dr, NC 28778
Details come from public sources and may be out of date.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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