Activities near Murphy, NC

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 make your 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

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…

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!

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!

Shade in the Dog Park

Since the addition of our fenced-in dog park in July of 2022, many of our guests have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to socialize and exercise their furry friends off-leash. This play area has been among the most-loved aspects of Peachtree Cove, one for which campers come back. However, during the summers especially, we’ve received one comment more than any other: the need for shade. This being one of the only parts of the park not surrounded in mature foliage, guests have reported that the mid-afternoon sun while watching their pets is sometimes unbearable. We are grateful for your patience as we have worked to find a solution, and are now excited to announce that the day for that solution has arrived!

Shade in the Dog Park

We have installed two 12’x12’x17′ shade kites (one at each end of the fenced in area) for your enjoyment. These sails are also waterproof, so run to them for cover during mountain rain showers when your furry friend is not yet done playing.

Come to Peachtree Cove this summer to experience for yourself the bright warm sunshine, lush green grass, fresh mountain breeze, and breathtaking views in the mountains of western North Carolina. We look forward to meeting you!

FAQs about RV Parks & RV Resorts

FAQs about RV Parks & RV Resorts

Q: Is your RV resort Big Rig friendly?

A: Yes! Peachtree Cove is Big Rig friendly. For more information about specific sites and approximate lengths of each site, click here.

Q: Does your RV Park have waterfront sites?

A: Yes, all the sites at Peachtree Cove are waterfront. Some of our sites border the Valley River, others back up to Roger’s Creek.

Q: Does your RV Park have Internet service?

A: Yes, we have high speed Internet that is complimentary for our guests and password protected.

Q: Do you have Cable TV for your guests like several other RV parks offer?

A: No, we do not have Cable TV, but most of our guests are able to use the same TV service that they have at home and access it remotely through our high-speed Internet service.

Q: Do your RV sites have full hookup?

A: Yes! Most of our sites have full hookup with electric, water, and septic. All of our sites have 50amp, 30amp, 110V, and water. We have a few premium sites along the river that do not have septic hookup, but we do have a dump station for the guests that use those sites.

Q: What attractions are in the Western NC, North Georgia, East Tennessee area?

A: There are myriad activities and sites to visit in the beautiful mountains. For a list of specific attractions, click here.