Spartanburg NE / Gaffney KOA

The Great Outdoors

Kings Mountain State Park is one of the closest natural areas when you're RV camping at Spartanburg NE / Gaffney KOA. Here you can visit military and battlefield locations and learn about the history of the area. The park features beautiful scenery, two fishing ponds, and miles of hiking and walking trails. Spend a day in nature, picnicking, boating, or playing sports. Other interesting activities include birdwatching, geocaching, and swimming.Green River Game Lands is a one-hour drive northwest when you're camping at Spartanburg NE / Gaffney KOA. This is a great place to visit if you like hunting, fishing, and trapping. The scenery in this park is breathtaking, with beautiful streams and waterfalls surrounded by tall trees. Kayaking and canoeing are popular activities in the park, as well as swimming. Hiking trails are perfect for walking and hiking but can be used for mountain biking too.Pisgah National Forest is approximately an hour's drive from the KOA, and it covers over half a million acres of land, including hardwood forest, whitewater rivers, mountain peaks, beautiful waterfalls, and miles of walking and hiking trails. One of the first schools of forestry in the United States was located in this forest, today known as the Cradle of Forestry. This forest is a perfect place for nature lovers, where they can enjoy beautiful views, stunning mountains and waterfalls, scenic driving, nature and wildlife watching, and so much more. Horseback riding, picnicking, boating, swimming, and other recreational activities are favorite things to do in this gorgeous natural area.

Exploring the City

When you book an RV in Cherokee County, you will have access to many local attractions. One of the most prominent attractions is the Spartanburg Regional Museum of History, where you can learn about local history, battles, and more. The museum is managed by the Spartanburg County Historical Association, which also manages Walnut Grove Plantation, the Historic Price House, and the Seay House. All of these paint an incredible picture of the past that you can discover in the city of Spartanburg.Hub City Railroad Museum is an ideal place for those who like trains and traveling. The museum is located in the former Southern Railways Depot. Here you can see an amazing exhibits highlighting the area's railroad history and its two major industries, which were textiles and peaches. The museum offers interesting tours for groups and individuals, and for kids, there is a cute little train ride available.When renting a motorhome near Spartanburg NE / Gaffney KOA, consider visiting the charming town of Cowpens, where you can go shopping at antique and gift stores or have lunch. This town is also well known for the Cowpens National Battlefield, which is the site of a pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. Another beautiful and interesting location to see is Kings Mountain Military Park, where the Battle of Kings Mountain took place. This location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it is an important local and national attraction.