Our Smoky Mountain Campground’s Location Is Ideal For Visiting The National Park, Ashville, Dollywood & More

When you’re RV camping in North Carolina at Stone Bridge, where do you go to start planning a day trip? How about right here? We’ve compiled some great information about the Smoky Mountain area attractions to inform you of what you can do on a trip away from our RV camp. To learn about some scheduled events around the Maggie Valley – Smoky Mountain area, see the area news and events listing.
 
Area Attractions near Stone Bridge Campground and RV Park

Ghost Town in the Sky – This amusement park was built as a recreation of an old western town, and is only 3 miles away from Stone Bridge. The park had been closed down for years, but reopened on Memorial Day weekend, 2007. Take a steep train ride (mile high) up a mountain side to the top and get off to find this wonderful recreation of an old western town.

Harrah's Casino – Only 20 minutes from the campground, Harrah's offers big thrill gaming with popular video poker machines. Stop in to see if you can take a piece of the excitement back to Stone Bridge Campground and RV Park.

Asheville, Home of the Biltmore Estate – Asheville is an historic town about 30 miles east of Maggie Valley. It’s a great place to shop, dine or just walk around. If you are staying at Stone Bridge for a few days, you’ll want to head to Asheville to pick up some groceries at the Western North Carolina Farmers Market. It is home of the Biltmore Estate, which is the largest private home in the country, and offers tours of house, a winery and more. You’ll also enjoy visiting the Botanical Gardens of Asheville while you’re here.

Museums and Cultural Exhibits – Maggie Valley, as well as many of the towns in and around Haywood County, North Carolina, is filled with exhibits, festivals and fairs that will give you an understanding of where the Smoky Mountain Region, and America, started from. Each day is an opportunity to explore something new and different from the region, from its Native American culture to paying homage to turn of the century (20th century that is) cars and motorcycles. Check out the Maggie Valley area events schedule to see what is happening when you’re scheduled to visit us.

Stone Bridge Campground and RV Resort isn’t just a great place to bring your family during the summer. Our Smoky Mountain campground is also a spectacular destination when the Fall season comes around. Early to mid-October is when apple picking in the region is at its best. These fresh apples are so delicious that we dedicate an entire weekend to celebrating them. When the cooler months come along it is also is a great time to head to one of the local mines where you can look for actual gold and other valuable minerals and gems. These are just a few of the reasons to try RV camping in NC during the Fall. Some more reasons are the opportunity to visit these surrounding towns in their off-peak seasons.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Another great town that is about 30 minutes away, Gatlinburg is rich with culture and history. With an aquarium, amusement park and ski resort, there’s never a shortage of things to do here.

Dillsboro – At the crossroads of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Blue Ridge Highway is Dillsboro. In addition to some great outdoor mountain activities, a day trip to Dillsboro should include a ride on the Smoky Mountain railroad, the old steam locomotive.

Waynesville – For those looking for a great place to shop, Waynesville is it. The oldest town in the county, shoppers will love taking a walk down Main Street and bobbing in and out of all the quaint and niche shops.

Dollywood – Did you know that Stone Bridge Campground and RV Park is only 45 minutes from Dollywood? Located in Pigeon Forge, TN, Dollywood offers great rides and attractions to go along with tons of great shopping.

Lake Lure – To add some fun water activities to your camping vacation head out to Lake Lure. On highways 74 and 64 West, there is plenty to do, including renting a boat, taking a scenic tour, fishing and swimming.

Waterfalls – For natural beauty it doesn’t get any better than a waterfall, and the Smoky Mountain region has its share. Make sure to bring a camera to capture each site to share with friends and family.

• Bridal Vell Falls – over 120 feet
• Cullasaja Falls – 250 feet
• Dry Falls – 80 feet
• Looking Glass Falls – 60 feet
• Toxaway Falls – 125 feet
• Whitewater Falls – 411 feet (highest cascade on the east coast)

If you enjoy golf, you’re in luck as well. There are a number of courses in and around the Smoky Mountains including:

• Maggie Valley Club
  
• Laurel Ridge Country Club
  
• Lake Junaluska Golf Course
  
• Iron Tree Course & Driving Range
  
• Springdale Country Club
  
• Waynesville Country Club Inn

And don’t forget about the mainstays to the area – the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains themselves. There are reasons why so many people come to the region each year, and these are two of the biggest.