Great Smokies/Cherokee KOA

Cherokee, NC

*updated*
In addition to the mini-golf, they now have a "jumping pillow", sort of an inflatable moonwalk type of thing, but not covered. Absolutely designed to make your kids bug you and bug you until you spend the $2 for 15 minutes or break down and get the $8/day wristband to let them do all the jumping and mini-golf they want for the day. Doesn't sound too bad... unless you've got two kids... and are staying for four days... thank goodness the pool is still free.
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This is a nice KOA, keeping in mind that it is a KOA, and therefore is better at some things than others. Lots of activities and stuff to do in the campground itself, all designed to separate you from your money in small, relatively pain-free chunks. Not really a place to commune with nature or enjoy quiet time with the family.

Since our last visit in 2005, a new mini-golf course (9 holes) has been built. The groundskeeping was not as spic-n-span as I remembered, especially near the dog walking area. There seem to be more "permanent" residents than I remember too. I heard a rumor that ownership changed sometime in the past year, but I cannot confirm or deny this.

Scoring:
Site: 4 (#98, soggy when wet)
Amenities: 5
Bathrooms: 2.5 (clean and private showers, water pressure inconsistent, bathrooms aging and in need of repair)
Overall: 11.5