Blue Ridge Parkway Travel: Camping-Backcountry camping – Hiking Trails – Road Closures Info

Camping is a popular activity that allows people to seek new adventures and peaceful relaxation amidst the great outdoors. Blue Ridge Parkway, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant outdoor opportunities in the eastern United States, offers the perfect opportunity to explore this natural wonder and find solace in the wilderness.

Camping

Developed Campgrounds

All campgrounds have potable water, comfort stations with flush toilets and sinks, and a dump station for recreational vehicles. Showers are available at Julian Price and Mount Pisgah campgrounds. There is a $3.00 fee for non-campers to use showers or dump stations. Each camp site includes a picnic table and fire ring.

MilepostCampground2023 Operating Dates
60.8Otter Creek CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Thursday, August 24, 2023
85.6Peaks of Otter CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
167.1Rocky Knob CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
239.2Doughton Park CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
296.9Price Park CampgroundA Loop – Saturday, April 1, 2023;
Remaining loops Friday,
May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
316.4Linville Falls CampgroundSaturday, April 1, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
339.5Crabtree Falls CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023
408.8Mount Pisgah CampgroundFriday, May 26, 2023 – Monday, October 30, 2023

Camping is permitted only in designated campsites. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis at a fee of $20 per night. In addition, advance reservations can be made for all campgrounds. The fee for campsites reserved in advance is $20 per night. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance by visiting www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.

 

Backcountry Camping

The Parkway has three backcountry campgrounds. Backcountry camping is permitted only at designated sites. A permit is required for backcountry camping.

  • Rock Castle Gorge near Rocky Knob (MP 167.1)
  • Basin Cove near Doughton Park (MP 239.2)
  • Johns River Road near Julian Price Park (MP 296.9)
MilepostLocationPermits Available At# of SitesGroup Limit
167.1Rock Castle Gorge828-348-3490818
244.7Basin Cove828-348-3490818
296.9Johns River Road828-348-3490212

Hiking Trails Near Campgrounds

CampgroundMilepostStateArea Hiking Trails
Otter Creek60.8VATrail of Trees, Otter Creek, Otter Lake Loop, James River Canal
Peaks of Otter85.9VASharp Top, Elk Run, Harkening Hill, Johnson Farm
Rocky Knob167.1VARock Castle Gorge, Black Ridge, Rocky Knob Picnic Area, Round Meadow Creek
Doughton Park239.2NCBluff Mountain, Fodder Stack
Julian Price297.0NCGreen Knob, Boone Fork, Price Lake, Gwyn Memorial, Tanawha
Linville Falls316.4NCFlat Rock, Camp Creek, River Bend, Duggers Creek, Linville River Bridge
Crabtree Falls339.5NCCrabtree Falls Loop Trail
Mount Pisgah408.8NCBuck Spring, Mount Pisgah, Picnic Area Loop, Frying Pan Mountain

Road and Facility Closures

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead for a variety of major and minor projects underway across the Parkway this season. Road status information with links to project information is updated daily.

 

Camping along the Blue Ridge Parkway enhances your natural experience and creates lasting memories. Reserve your spot today for $20 per night and immerse yourself in the beauty of this remarkable destination.

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