Boone KOA Holiday Campground Blog

October Area Events

10/5/2026

There's so much to do in the High Country during the month of October whether it's football, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or festivals there's activities for everyone.


August Events in the High Country

8/6/2026

Top August Events Around Boone, NCLooking for something fun to do during your stay at Boone KOA? August is filled with festivals, live music, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly events throughout the High Country. Here are some of the top events happening near Boone.Doc Watson Day...

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Hiking in the High Country

8/4/2026

In the Boone area, hikers can climb ladders to scale cliffs a mile above surrounding valleys to MacRae Peak at Grandfather Mountain, explore the wild canyon of the Linville Gorge Wilderness, follow the Appalachian Trail across Roan and Hump Mountains, where waving grasses offer alpine vistas, and...

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50 Mile Fall Driving Loop

8/4/2026

This 50-mile scenic loop in the NC High Country includes one of the most popular sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and outdoor adventures in 7 different communities along the way. Whether you’re hiking through the lofty Blue Ridge...

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App State Football Weekends

8/4/2026

Join us for the 2026 App State home football games.  Home games during our camping season are September 5 & 19, October 10 & 22.

Driving Loop Explores the NC High Country

7/21/2026

Visitors to Banner Elk can take in all the sights across the NC High Country via a 50-mile driving tour that begins at the stoplight in the center of town.The High Country Road Trip includes one of the most scenic sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, along with the charming downtowns of Blowing Rock...

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America 250 Celebrations in Boone and the High Country

6/29/2026

America 250 Celebrations in Boone and the High CountryAmerica's 250th Anniversary is bringing special celebrations, patriotic events, parades, fireworks, and historical programs throughout the High Country. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this once-in-a-generation milestone.Ashe...

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Top 10 Things to Do While Staying at Boone KOA

6/4/2026

Top 10 Things to Do While Staying at Boone KOANestled in North Carolina's High Country, Boone KOA is the perfect basecamp for adventure, relaxation, and exploring some of the region's most iconic attractions. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or enjoying a peaceful mountain getaway,...

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Rhododendron Rambles

5/11/2026

Beautiful flowers blanket the mountains as the rhododendron bloom.  Make this part of your trip.


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