Stone Bridge Campground

[Brightsu]

We just got back from a wonderful 5 day trip to Maggie Valley, N.C. this campsite is only open until Nov. 1st, it has a nice walking area and it has river sites, for labor day we had a hotdog cookout for all the campers and get this it was free, also a Elvis impersonator for entertainment and horseshoes. I would go back next year and plan to do so.

Pam

Sounds to me like I'm going to have to make a trip to North Carolina. What's this area known for? History, nature, culture, or just is?

What's this area known for? History, nature, culture, or just is?

Windbreaker,

I'm an NC native. Maggie Valley is an interesting place. I believe development here began in the 1960s as one of the "tourist traps" of the era.

I don't mean that necessarily in a negative way. I haven't been through there in years, but within the same area was "Ghost Town", a wild west mock-up. Also Tweetsie Railroad, with a real working turn-of-the-century vintage steam locomotive and open-air cars where "injuns" come along side and attack. Fred Kirby was the resident white-hat cowboy and surely any Carolinian between 35 and 55 has fond memories of Fred and his horse Calico. I believe Fred Kirby passed away several years ago. Anyway, sometime ago they built a theme park with roller coasters and other rides. Kids 12 and under will likely have a great time in the area.

Of course, you are in the heart of the Smokey Mountains. Some beautiful views and hiking trails in the area.

I think this is area is worth a visit, especially if you have small children.

Scott