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06-14-2018, 07:40 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 22fe
State: North Carolina
Posts: 45
THOR #11657
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shocked lol
We live in Western NC and our first outing was to the KOA in Murphy NC. Nice stay great place. We thought we would give the KOA at Cherokee a try. I have driven thru it and it was nice. What a shock. Murphy $37.50 full hook up a night. Cherokee over $70.00. I asked the guy at Murphy and he said because they were a corporate site. Won't be staying at one of those lol. Hell I can get a cheap hotel for that price.
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06-15-2018, 12:35 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum RS26
State: Indiana
Posts: 288
THOR #10823
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Dumb question, how can you tell which ones are corporate sites?
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06-15-2018, 01:31 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Was a Great thread on KOA. I just could not find it, talked about the 3 kinds of KOA Parks. KOA Journeys, KOA Holidays and KOA Resorts. KOA Resorts is the Fancy one. Interesting as I never knew of the 3 classes of KOA Campgrounds.
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06-15-2018, 02:01 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
Was a Great thread on KOA. I just could not find it, talked about the 3 kinds of KOA Parks. KOA Journeys, KOA Holidays and KOA Resorts. KOA Resorts is the Fancy one. Interesting as I never knew of the 3 classes of KOA Campgrounds.
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The 3 classes of KOA campgrounds is only a few years old (maybe 5 now). Its a relatively new distinction.
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06-15-2018, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Have experienced 2 KOAs and was not impressed at all with either. One is no longer even in business. I know they revamped their levels a few years back as mentioned. We have some long trips planned this year, and I have reservations at a few KOAs along the way. Hopefully the research I did will pay off. I have spoken to people at a couple. Hearing a voice who knows information helped ease some concerns, too.
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06-15-2018, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28z
State: Florida
Posts: 401
THOR #5725
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The KOA near my house is over $100 a night during peak time. It is less than a mile from the golf of Mexico and is very nice
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06-15-2018, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazinskm
The KOA near my house is over $100 a night during peak time. It is less than a mile from the golf of Mexico and is very nice
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Wow...which is it? I would like to take a look.
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06-15-2018, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28z
State: Florida
Posts: 401
THOR #5725
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06-15-2018, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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yes, thats a small nice Koa in Murphy, and now there’s another brand new option just back toward town - an RV Resort, with pool, clubhouse, some sites on ‘water’, and all cement pads - drawback(?): not a single shade tree!
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06-16-2018, 12:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc McCoy
We live in Western NC and our first outing was to the KOA in Murphy NC. Nice stay great place. We thought we would give the KOA at Cherokee a try. I have driven thru it and it was nice. What a shock. Murphy $37.50 full hook up a night. Cherokee over $70.00. I asked the guy at Murphy and he said because they were a corporate site. Won't be staying at one of those lol. Hell I can get a cheap hotel for that price.
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Did you not call ahead to reserve a sight and find out how much? $$ is all about location location and time of year. Plus if you stay weekly or monthly you would save. I would get Passport America and Good Sams club. These are the best clubs to join.
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06-22-2018, 11:39 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37YT
State: Tennessee
Posts: 82
THOR #10421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc McCoy
We live in Western NC and our first outing was to the KOA in Murphy NC. Nice stay great place. We thought we would give the KOA at Cherokee a try. I have driven thru it and it was nice. What a shock. Murphy $37.50 full hook up a night. Cherokee over $70.00. I asked the guy at Murphy and he said because they were a corporate site. Won't be staying at one of those lol. Hell I can get a cheap hotel for that price.
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I'd recommend staying at Happy Holiday park in Cherokee rather than the KOA. Happy Holiday's rate is $49 a night and Good Sam gets you 10% off that. It's close to the casino and the bingo hall there. It's a nice park for the money. The KOA is nice but it's quite a ways from town and more secluded but the price is a little steep for that area. We go to Cherokee from the Gatlinburg area where we live 2-3 times a month to play bingo for the weekend.
On a side note, once a month they have "Super Saturday" where the final jackpot coverall prize is $35,000 guaranteed! Cost is $75 per book which gives you 12 cards per game and they play 14 games.
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06-22-2018, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Not just KOA...with the onset of record RV sales and more people getting out on the street, CG's are finding themselves booked most of the time. Many are raising their rates (supply and demand) because they can get it. They will start a menu of services too...you pay for the site and find up-charges for 50A, dual A/C's and sewer, etc. It won't be long that RV traveling will be close to hotel costs. Say good-bye to those $17 sites.
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06-22-2018, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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I'm curious if location / proximity to attractions was a variable in the OP's price comparison.
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06-22-2018, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 36.1
State: Tennessee
Posts: 440
THOR #11607
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blw2
I'm curious if location / proximity to attractions was a variable in the OP's price comparison.
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Definitely. I lived in Western NC/North GA area for years. Cherokee pricing can vary greatly depending on time of year.
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06-22-2018, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Lots of parks on the West coast are $70.00 + per night. I guess I have become de-sensitized to it over the years. Hotels you won't find for less than double that, starting.
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06-22-2018, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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blw2...no doubt! The closer you get to where you want to be...the more it cost you...just like when you starting dating your wife. Cherokee is a huge tourist attraction.
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2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
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06-23-2018, 07:55 PM
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Member
Brand: Keystone
State: North Carolina
Posts: 83
THOR #5391
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Looking forward to prices to increase substantially on weekends. Tough finding a site for a week or 2 when weekends are booked and empty through the week. $125 a night for weekends sounds fair.
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06-24-2018, 04:18 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Florida
Posts: 6
THOR #9947
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KOA Madeira beach, been there couple times nice park
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06-24-2018, 04:49 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
Not just KOA...with the onset of record RV sales and more people getting out on the street, CG's are finding themselves booked most of the time. Many are raising their rates (supply and demand) because they can get it. They will start a menu of services too...you pay for the site and find up-charges for 50A, dual A/C's and sewer, etc. It won't be long that RV traveling will be close to hotel costs. Say good-bye to those $17 sites.
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I agree... 
We need to convert a bunch of Golf Courses into RV parks! 
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06-25-2018, 01:58 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.2
State: South Carolina
Posts: 8
THOR #8790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doc McCoy
We live in Western NC and our first outing was to the KOA in Murphy NC. Nice stay great place. We thought we would give the KOA at Cherokee a try. I have driven thru it and it was nice. What a shock. Murphy $37.50 full hook up a night. Cherokee over $70.00. I asked the guy at Murphy and he said because they were a corporate site. Won't be staying at one of those lol. Hell I can get a cheap hotel for that price.
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I live in SC and yes, I have experienced the same at both of these KOAs. Having visited many casinos while traveling throughout USA, I have found anything around Cherokee is more expensive than any where else. Why? I do not know. They are not RV friendly at all. 
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