Mile High Campground - Cherokee, NC (COOL Campground...In More Ways Than One!)

We camped at Mile High Campground, located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, at an elevation of 5,400 feet above sea level.
This campground features very scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, and very cool temperatures, even in the middle of summer! This is a great place to escape the heat of the lowlands, and it is always cool in the campground.
They also have hot showers available to all guests.

[@pateberly1595]

There's nothing better than an intimate relationship with the Lord!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Amen to that!

[@diamondbackking4141]

My prayers and thoughts are with y'all. I just spent 2 years fighting cancer myself. I also lost both my service dogs recently of 14 years.. I'm holding together with my Lord Jesus Christ and thank you for taking me along. I've enjoyed over 60 years in the mountains. God bless...

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for sharing. Praying you make a full recovery, and never have to battle it again.

[@smokymountainman4964]

We have a miracle working God. Nothing is impossible with Him. He can heal your friend. God is good. Thank you for sharing your testimony and faith. It is a blessing. We feel like we have gotten to know you through youtube. We are family in Christ

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Amen to that. The lady I mentioned, is someone who's story we found on KZbin. We do not know their family. I'm not even sure if they are Christians. She has asked for prayer and mentioned God, but I have not heard any clear statements about knowing Christ. I pray she does.

[@jeffrivers4735]

Enjoyed this video a lot. Your closing touched me a lot. Sitting in God's nature sharing His word and praising Him, I loved it. Bless you two and thank you very much.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the video. We just decided this would be a great way to close the video, by just talking and sharing.

[@lynnjefferson222]

My sentiments exactly!

[@pateberly1595]

Psalm 144, " touch the mountains and they shall smoke", Beautiful!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Absolutely!

[@angelgardener2748]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your camping videos. We bought a nice push up canopy to put over our table and cooking area. It paid for itself many times in the rain. I also typed up a list of items to take camping, printed several copies. Then just grabbed one a week or so before camping to not forget anything. Some of the best family times of our life. Kids grown now and my precious husband has passed away. Your videos are just delightful. Enjoy every minute together!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

First, let me say that I am very sorry for the loss of your husband. But I'm so glad you have those wonderful memories to cherish, and that our videos in some way, brought back some of those memories.

[@cindalong3926]

My favorite camping spots are high elevation where it is much cooler than home. This looks like a nice one

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes it's a great one!

[@dkarnold31]

Thanks for sharing. God’s got you in His hands because He knows you do your best to honor Him and share your testimony to a troubled world that really needs Jesus. Thanks again Man of God!🙏❤️ Praying God continues to use your testimony through your videos to share Jesus!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging comment. We appreciate it.

[@ritalockett9788]

Your camping trips remind me of when I was a teenager and went camping with my family..

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Glad they bring back some good memories for you. Thank you for watching.

[@wendylogan5878]

Thanks for sharing this video.I haven't been to Mile High in years.Growing up my dad would take us up there for picnics. it brought back memories.beautiful views from there.once again thanks for sharing and safe travels

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching, and we're so glad you enjoyed it. We're glad that it brought back some fond memories for you, of your time there.

[@veeelle4885]

I love Mile High! Haven't been there in quite a few years.

[@tsledge9894]

Milehigh is beautiful I love sitting out looking at the stars at night it’s like you can reach up and touch them

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, it is very beautiful up there, even at night. Away from the city lights, the sky is amazing.

[@sheilamiller1076]

Thank you for speaking up about caring for & respecting nature & its surroundings!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Absolutely. Thank you for watching.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

That sunset was amazing who cares about the sun the color was everything!!! Was that view in the campground area ? Amazing campground !!! Your best

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, that view was directly from the campground. Just to the left of the office, they built an observation deck a few years back, just for the purpose of giving people a place to watch the sunset. It's the perfect setting. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@arresthillary9502]

10:55 and 95F down here in Charlotte That's why I love those mountains in the summer!!!👍

[@smokymountainman4964]

Those views are incredible. Our Creator God is amazing. As the Scripture in Psalms declares He touches the mountains and they smoke." That sunset is amazing. All glory to our Awesome Creator. We have been to Ghost Town in the Sky and have driven by that tower but have never been up it. Your camp meal looked really good. Our dog eats salmon every day. I really enjoyed this adventure. Thank you for sharing it with us. It makes me so homesick for the smokies. I miss the smoky mountains so much.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Let us know when you make it back down here.

[@user-fi4fp7uv2x]

Thanks for the info on the campground. We have it on our list of places to camp. Keep up the great videos.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I'll be doing an upload of the campground walk-through tomorrow, where I show the individual sites. It's a campground with some great views.

[@lyceum4177]

Y'all have so much fun all the time, you're lucky and blessed:)

[@peterlangston1371]

We where there the same time you where!!!! We love it there!!!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, it is a beautiful place! That is neat that we were there at the same time. Which site did y'all have?

[@howyoulikethatmess5490]

Yall was in my recommendations. I subscribed. I'm also in Western NC.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for the subscription. We hope you enjoy our channel.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

The views are crazy good!!!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, very nice.

[@bettywyatt1587]

Great video. I've missed everyone's mountain videos since the new law. That sunset was gorgeous. You have me longing for those cool temps.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching. Very glad you enjoyed it!

[@Momtocam1997]

Another good seasoning is Farm Dust..recently got it a few weeks ago from Amazon....an Amish product.. We hope to camp later this year. It’s been over 13 years for us..too long.

[@arquitakeys9480]

God bless you beautiful people

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you!

[@dannybuckner3678]

Yes our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST creation beautiful awesome

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We agree!

[@tedandtinasadventures.9225]

That's our favorite campground. Even in the summer, the temperature is nice. Lots of elk for sure. We love site 20. We've stayed there at that site 3 times and once on site 11. Thanks for sharing. Loved your Balsam mountain campground review yall did a couple years ago. We want to visit that one also.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I agree with you, that Mile High is very nice. Balsam Mountain is a great campground and very clean. You just don't get the open nountain views there, like you do at Mile High. But the weather is pretty much the same at both of them. They are both good campgrounds.

[@TroyBragg]

I Can Tell Ya'll are GOOD People! May God bless ya'll. Go Dawgs!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad. You had the perfect comment, until those last 2 words....LOL! But thank you so much for watching, and for your nice comment. We appreciate it.

[@vafunseekers]

Great view of the Mile High Overlook. Wow, 68 degrees in July at 3pm! Sorry your first night wasn't exactly smooth for you. Going to have to get that Hickory Grill Seasoning and try it out. Always like trying out different spices and seasonings. Great video! Enjoyed it!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thanks for watching. We always stock up on that seasoning when we go to Bass Pro or Cabela's. Still have a couple of unopened ones. Yes, Mile High Campground always stays cool in the summer, rarely ever topping 70, due to the high altitude and being mostly in the shade. Great place to take in the views and escape the heat.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

We could not be more different but really do agree on so much especially about nature

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Absolutely. I love the outdoors and being in nature. It is so calm and relaxing.

[@cathycahoe6888]

Safe travels

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you!

[@janhuffman2972]

Im from Western NC. I have been to Ghosttown in the sky.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, we loved it when it was open.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

Loved it you two are the best and kind

[@roberthicks5704]

We come up often from North Mississippi and always enjoy traveling right where y'all are now. I absolutely love that area. So wish that Ghostown would reopen but doubt that'll ever happen. What a shame that it was allowed to deteriorate to where it is today. I remember the first time I visited in 1978. Love y'all's videos.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much for watching, and for your comment. I don't believe Ghost Town will ever come back, either. We hear rumors every couple of years, but nothing ever becomes of it. Yes, we love the western part of North Carolina. Very beautiful.

[@reginacelia8966]

Enjoyed your video! Beautiful area! I Love Maggie Valley! Went to Ghost Town once as a kid! I remember having so much fun! Y’all’s pup’s are adorable 🥰

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, Maggie Valley is beautiful. Sadly, it doesn't look like Ghost Town will be coming back. I had heard that someone bought it and was bringing it back, but that was about 2-3 years ago.

[@dannybuckner3678]

We serve and awesome GOD

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Amen to that!

[@tonylashmit2613]

Nice campground! Shawnasi did a great job on the blackstone! Nice looking trout. Where did you buy trout that size?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

These came from the Ingle's grocery store, over in Waynesville. Last 2 packs they had.

[@deborahclaypool2349]

You had stage four and beat it? I did not know if anyone who beat stage four ! You are blessed !

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I certainly am blessed. I was diagnosed with stage 4, because it was detected in the bone marrow. That was an automatic stage 4 diagnosis. Even then, they gave me pretty good odds to be cured. Initially, they said my odds were about 60%. But after 6 months of chemo did not put me into a full remission, they said that my only hope was having either a bone marrow or a stem cell transplant. I was able to have what was called an autologous stem cell transplant. They said my odds at that point, were only about 40%, since the initial chemo did not put me into remission. But I did go into remission after the stem cell transplant, in March of 1998. There was another small spot that showed up in my right arm, in 2000. I had radiation for that up until December, and they gave me something that was relatively new at the time. It was a monoclonal antibody, called Rituxan. I have had no recurrence since late 2000, and am considered cured.

[@paulettebrochet2011]

Beautiful campground and view! What was your site number? Any bears up there? Thank you for the walk through. Love your videos.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We had Site 26. Yes, there are bears all over the area, but we didn't see any this trip.

[@dianapearson1771]

No way would I tent camp in a bear, elk populated area!! Glad you're not the chicken I am!! BUT, those temps are awesome ! Must have been very nice!!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Tent camping is a true nature experience. As long as you don't bring food into your tent, there is nothing to worry about with bears. Seeing an elk is an experience in and of itself. Yes, it is a nice campground. The temps were perfect. Thank you for watching and for commenting.

[@samuelsmith2298]

Enjoy your videos. We lived in that area in my teens/young adult. Gonna be planning a trip to Mile High Campground. Concerning something you mentioned, are there video restrictions in GSMNP?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, there are, unfortunately. As of October of last year, anyone uploading any recording from inside the National Park to a monetized channel, requires a permit. This permit must be purchased from the Park. If you are recording and not uploading to a monetized channel, there is no restriction.

[@lyceum4177]

​@@NCMemoryMakershow would the rangers even know, though...

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@lyceum4177They would just have to happen to see it, or, someone who doesn't like us could turn us in. And we do have some of those.

[@sallyjimenez6820]

What a beautiful campground! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us❤. How is the road to the campground? I have a small car and I'm wanting to plan a trip.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

It's a gravel road leading into the campground, but it's not too bad. There are some bumps and ruts, but you won't have any problem with a small car.

[@sallyjimenez6820]

Thank you!

[@lyceum4177]

What a wonderful cameraman you are!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@lyceum4177 Thank you! I'm my own worst critic. I'm always finding spots in the video where I think I should have held it more still, or when I'm walking and it's bouncing around. I also think I pan too fast sometimes. But thank you for the compliment.

[@ComradeQuestion42069]

Gorgeous campground! A question from someone who has never really camped before. I plan to take my minivan camper on its first trip in May or June. Are people respectful about campsite reservations for the most part? I don't intend to set up a tent at all, so I won't really be leaving anything on the campsite when I'm not there. So I'm hoping there wouldn't be a chance of any campsite squatters when I come back from a drive on the parkway. 😂 Also, is 4WD or AWD necessary to get into the campground? I have a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica with FWD. It doesn't have a lift on it (yet) but the 20" wheels give it a bit more clearance than stock.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You will not need a 4 wheel drive to access this campground. It is just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I am thinking that the camp host would give you a tag to put on the post by your camp site, which would mark that it is occupied. At this campground, reservations are required to occupy a site anyway, so I don't see squatters being an issue. If somebody did do that, just go to the office and have the host make them leave. But it has not ever been a problem, that we know of.

[@ComradeQuestion42069]

@@NCMemoryMakers Thanks a lot for your response! KZbinrs like you showing their camping adventures makes it much easier for me to research for my own adventures.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@ComradeQuestion42069 Thank you for those kind words. It means a lot to us, to know that our videos have helped someone else. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know that.

[@Mawmawonthego]

Curious on how do yall camp with no power? We have done tent camping but always had hook ups?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I'm not sure what you are asking, in regards to using power. Are you referring to lighting and cooking? For lights, we have several lanterns and flashlights, and we build a fire. And those are only needed in the times from when it gets dark, until we go to bed. Or, if we have to get up for a restroom. In the daytime, we don't really need lighting. As for cooking, we have propane and gas powered stoves, or we use the grill. Hookups are nice, if you have a camper or an RV. But they're not really necessary for tent camping. Pretty much anything you would need power for, there's an alternative that runs on fuel. I hope I answered what you were wanting to know. We appreciate you watching your videos, and glad that you enjoyed them. If I didn't answer what you were asking, please clarify with a follow up, and I'll do my best. Have a blessed day!

[@JMJones-rn2mu]

Which site here is your favorite? Would you choose the same one again?

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, this was one of our favorite ones. I would definitely want it again.

[@cyberbeer65]

I thought that Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi. What did I say that made you think otherwise?

[@cyberbeer65]

@@NCMemoryMakers You said that Klingman's Dome is the highest point.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@cyberbeer65 No, that is not what I said. With all due respect, you misunderstood. Please go back to 28:03 in the video, and listen to it again. I said "Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park".

[@deborahclaypool2349]

I am following Jenny apple also isn’t that crazy??? I know it is so sad telling her kids

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, it is heartbreaking. And that's exactly the same person I'm talking about. She seems to be handling it with a lot of bravery, but I am still praying hard for her. I was Stage 4 myself, but it was a different type of cancer. Mine had a higher survival rate. But I still believe that miracles can happen. I hope she gets one.

[@dpmart3275]

​@@NCMemoryMakersDerrick my wife had brain cancer she wasn't. Doing good at all we had a 17 year old boy 7 year old boy and 2 year old daughter God The Father is so Great 12 years cancer free Jesus Christ heals Thank The Lord your daughter every where we went me and her because my Wife was to sick to go much she would ask everyone to pray for her mom and she still has her they are so close and yes Jesus still heals

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Amen to that! Thank you for sharing that wonderful testimony. That is such a blessing. So glad your wife is doing well now.

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[@NCMemoryMakers]

Ah, I see. You're a troll, going around on our videos now, leaving this same comment.

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That’s sad - I can’t stand it when people litter - They just don’t care - to litter - like that - makes them trashy people - wish they could find who did that and make them pay a larger larger fine

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We agree!

[@user-xj4lh8ks9s]

Thanks For Keeping GOD 👑🙏😇 Front and Center. If You Deny Him in front of man , He will Deny you in Front of The Father. Great Videos.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Amen to that! Thanks for watching!