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Call 828-765-6082 for more information. Limited backcountry camping on the Parkway is available via (free) permit only in these locations: Rock Castle Gorge in Rocky Knob at Milepost 167.1. Basin Cove in Doughton Park at Milepost 244.7. Old John’s River in Julian Price Park at Milepost 296.9.
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- Julian Price Memorial Park
This campground has 129 tent sites and 68 RV sites. Sites on...
- Rocky Knob & Mabry Mill
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 167 - 176.1: At 4,800 acres,...
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Otter Creek Campground, VA (BRP Milepost 60.8)Peaks of Otter Campground, VA (BRP Milepost 85.9)Rocky Knob Campground, VA (BRP Milepost 167.1)Doughton Park Campground, NC (BRP Milepost 239.2)1. Otter Creek Campground
BRP Milepost 60.8 • (434) 299-5125 • Official Website Located at the lowest point along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Otter Creek Campground has 68 campsites, of which 39 are available for reservation and 29 are first come, first served. The Otter Creek Campground has spots for RVs and tent camping, with each campsite having a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and lantern post. The facility also has flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station. Recreational opportunities near the campground...
2. Peaks of Otter Campground
BRP Milepost 85.9 • (540) 586-7321 • Official Website The Peaks of Otter Campground is cozied between the bases of two large mountains in the hill country of Virginia. Its well-shaded campsites are equipped with the ubiquitous fire ring/grill, lantern post, and picnic table, and the campgroundsalso have flush toilets, potable water, and a dump station. There are 139 campsites at the Peaks of Otter Campground. Most of the sites (79) are first come, first served, but 60 are available for advanc...
3. Rocky Knob Campground
BRP Milepost 167.1 • (540) 745-9664 • Official Website Located amid the rolling pastures and wildflower meadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the Rocky Knob Campground has over 100 campsites, 44 of which are available by advanced reservation. Non-electric RV and tent sites are available, each sporting a fire ring with grill, lantern post, and picnic table. Flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station are available onsite as well. This campground is part of the Rocky Knob Recre...
4. Doughton Park Campground
BRP Milepost 239.2 • (336) 372-8877 • Official Website Straddling the BRP in the NC High Country, the Doughton Park Campgroundhas 121 sites for RV and tent camping, only 24 of which are available for advance reservations. Open from May through October, all campsites have fire rings, grills, and picnic tables, and flush toilets and drinking water are available to all guests. At 7,000 acres, Doughton Park is the largest recreation area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and it is teeming with wildlife,...
5. Julian Price Campground
BRP Milepost 297 • (828) 963-5911 • Official Website Centrally located for exploring the NC High Country, the Julian Price Campgroundhas nearly 200 Blue Ridge Parkway campsites, with 115 first come, first served sites and 75 available for reservation. All campsites here come with grills, tables, and lantern poles, and the campgroundalso has drinking water, a dump station, and flush toilets. The Julian Price Campground is located next to Price Lake, which is open to fishing and non-motorized b...
6. Linville Falls Campground
BRP Milepost 316.4 • (828) 765-7818 • Official Website Located a short walk away from the most photographed Blue Ridge Parkway waterfalls, the Linville Falls Campground is nestled next to the Linville River just before the falls reach the Linville Gorge. This is a relatively small Blue Ridge Mountains campground, with just 39 campsites, 25 of which remain available on a first come, first served basis. The Linville Falls Campgroundhas flush toilets, drinking water, and a dump station, and it’s...
9. Explore Park
1206 Kessler Mill Road, Salem VA • (540) 427-1800 • Official Website Located right off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park is part of the Roanoke Country Park system. It offers hundreds of acres of forest with hiking trails and riversto explore. Explore Park has two campgrounds: Don’s Cab-Inns Campground and the Blue Ridge Campground at Explore Park. Don’s Cab-Inns has pod cabins, yurts, and RV sites with no hookups. This campground, unlike most official BRP campgrounds, rema...
10. Fancy Gap KOA
47 Fox Trail Loop, Fancy Gap VA • (276) 728-7776 • Official Website Located right off the BRP in Fancy Gap VA, this KOA Blue Ridge Parkway adventure is near tons of fun tourist attractions and offers all the classic amenities you want in family campgrounds. The KOA in Fancy Gap VA has a swimming pool, clubhouse with games, a big screen TV with cable and a DVD player, outdoor ping-pong tables, a Kamping Kitchen, a picnic pavilion, WiFi, and more. The campground provides easy access to the Blue...
11. Black Mountain Campground
50 Black Mountain Campground Road, Burnsville NC • (828) 675-5616 • Official Website Located in Pisgah National Foreston the banks of the South Toe River, the Black Mountain Campground is along Hwy 80, which connects with the BRP at Buck Creek Gap (BRP Milepost 344.2). This is the best place to camp for those wishing to climb Mt. Mitchell, the tallest mountain east of the Rockies. It’s about 5 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, right at the base of the mountain. The strenuous hiking trail is...
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Crabtree Falls Campground. In the depth of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Caroli, Crabtree Falls Campground sits surrounded by ture and beauty. It’s at mile marker 340, close to Emerald Village and Little Switzerland. Dozens of rivers, creeks, and waterfalls are just outside the campground.
Jul 21, 2022 · Itinerary: Blue Ridge Parkway RV Road Trip. The Blue Ridge Mountains get their name from the azure appearance the peaks and hills have when viewed from a distance. The area is best explored via the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile route that extends from Cherokee, NC in the south, and up to Skyline Drive in Virginia to the north.
Mar 5, 2023 · For resourceful campers who prefer the peacefulness of primitive camping, there are three backcountry camping areas along the Blue Ridge Parkway: Rock Castle Gorge at Milepost 167.1, Basin Cove at ...
Blue Ridge Parkway. One of the most popular of the Parkway's campgrounds, Mount Pisgah Campground is perched in the rolling mountains of western North Carolina on the southernmost end of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Surrounded by dense hardwood forests at an elevation of 4980 feet, it offers shady, cool respite from the summer heat.
