Experience Andrews Valley Rail Tours

by | Sep 14, 2026 | Attractions

Coming to visit Cherokee County? You’ll want to make time in your schedule for an Andrews Valley Rail Tour. The tour takes you on a 4.8 mile beautiful trip up to a hand-carved tunnel. Once there you will be given a bit of history about the area and time to explore & eat a picnic lunch before riding back down towards town. This is a great activity for everyone ages 8+! Stay with us at Peachtree Cove and enjoy your rail bike tour through the stunning valley of Andrews, NC.

Last minute plans for Labor Day?

by | Sep 2, 2026 | Attractions, Holiday Greetings, Local Events

Have you made your reservation for camping this weekend? Perhaps you didn’t think you could get away, but now you can. Not everything is booked! We still have a few premium water-front sites available. Give us a call to book yours!

Labor Day weekend at Peachtree Cove is going to be a blast. We have a breakfast cookout planned for Saturday morning for all of our registered guests, in addition to all the local activities available at the end of summer. These activities include white water rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, shopping at local boutiques, the Andrews Valley Rail Tour, local farmers markets, and plenty of fabulous places to dine out. Late summer in the mountains of western NC is delightful!

Activities near Murphy, NC

by | Aug 17, 2026 | Attractions

Labor Day weekend is rapidly approaching. Take advantage of the extra day off work, the cooler temperatures as autumn prepares to make its arrival, and the late summer activities which are available in the mountains of western NC. We still have a few premium sites waiting for you to reserve. Call us today to book your site in Marble, NC!

 

Need ideas for activities to do in the area while you’re here? 

Explore your lake options in the area for boating, fishing, water skiing, or even just a scenic picnic by the water! At Peachtree Cove you are near Lake Chatuge, Notely Lake, Nantahala Lake, Hiawassee Lake, Cherokee Lake, Fontana Lake, Lake Junaluska, and Lake Ocoee.

Rare Bird Emporium is a quiet coffee, donut, and gift shop located in Murphy. Just a six minute drive from the park, it’s a great place to grab your favorite iced latte on your way to your day’s jaunts or plan a few hours to sit and connect over fresh coffee and donuts. Browse its shelves for unique, artisan crafted gifts and souvenirs. You are sure to love Rare Bird Emporium!

Andrews Valley Rail Tours offers a scenic ride through the valley past the river on the old railroad. At the top you reach a beautiful hand carved tunnel, one of the largest in America. After a short break and history lesson about the tunnel, you turn around and head back down the tracks toward town. The rail tour is a great activity for everyone (ages 8+). 

Murphy has numerous darling boutiques, gift stores, and fabulous treat shops — donuts, coffee, ice cream, etc! Other great activities in the area include hiking and white water rafting. You are sure to love time spent in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.

Blackstone Breakfast

by | Jul 16, 2026 | Attractions, Holiday Greetings, Local Events

The weekend of July 4th at Peachtree Cove was one to remember. One of our highlights was breakfast on the Blackstone at the park pavilion Saturday morning for all of our registered guests. From the grill we enjoyed bacon, chicken sausage links, sourdough pancakes, and scrambled eggs. Sourdough biscuits & sausage gravy, grits, and watermelon were also served with beverages including coffee, water, milk, and orange juice. 

Holiday weekends are one of our favorite times at the park. Call us today to make your reservations for Labor Day weekend! 

The Smokey Mountains Are Calling You…

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Attractions, Local Events, Uncategorized

Do you find yourself desperately in need of a sabbatical in the midst of a crazy schedule, or maybe at the end of an event-filled summer? Perhaps you need a place to spend the night on your way to that dream-destination vacation you’ve been planning for a year? Maybe the mountains are your dream destination this Autumn, but you haven’t gotten around to making any reservations yet.

Give us a call to reserve your site for a week this fall. Come in your big rig to the Smokey Mountains of western North Carolina and bring along your furry friend, cozy campfire blanket, and cup of steaming hot cocoa to enjoy this season filled with pumpkins, stunning leaves, vibrant mums, and crackling fireside evenings. We look forward to welcoming you!

Why do people visit the Smokey Mountains?

Tourists flock to the Smokey Mountains for multitudes of reasons including the outdoor beauty, fabulous hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, epic fishing holes, and wildlife at nearly every turn. Click here for more ideas and information on what is available for you to do in the area!

Autumn is an especially popular season to visit the mountains as the leaves are changing to vivid shades of burgundy red, burnt orange, and golden yellow. What brings you to the Smokey Mountains? Don’t leave before you click here to comment and let us know!

Local Celebrations for July 4!

by | Jun 26, 2025 | Attractions, Local Events, Uncategorized

Coming to the mountains of western North Carolina for a getaway the week of July 4th? Not sure where to go for local celebrations of the holiday? The towns of Andrews and Murphy, NC are going to be hosting their own celebrations on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Andrews’ celebratory event will take place at the Rec Park on Main Street. The fun will include food trucks, free activities, prizes, fireworks, and more — 11am to dark. Fireworks will start at dark:30. For more information, visit www.AndrewsNC.org.

Murphy’s hometown celebration and fireworks will take place at Konehete Veteran’s Park. This event will include a fishing derby, horseshoe tournament, peanut drop, field events, arts & crafts, food trucks, and fireworks at dark. Go to www.TownofMurphyNC.com for more information.

Still looking for the perfect place to park your big-rig? Contact us!