Camping

Camping
N AT I O N A L PA R K S E RV I C E
Camping is a traditional way for families to enjoy their National Parks.
On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nine campgrounds serve the visitor from
early May through the fall color season. Per night charge for campsites
is posted in each campground and available at www.nps.gov/blri.
Holders of the Interagency Senior, Access, Golden Age, or Golden
Access passes are entitled to 50% discount on campground fees.
Otter Creek (MP 61) is located at the Parkway’s
lowest elevation near Virginia’s James River.
Peaks of Otter (MP 86) near the Peaks of Otter
Lodge, Abbott Lake, the restored 1930s Johnson
Farm, and a magnificent trail system. Reservations can
be made for portions of this campground online at
RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Roanoke Mountain (MP 120) with easy access to Roanoke,
the largest city along the Parkway corridor.
Rocky Knob (MP 167) with easy access to Rockcastle
Gorge and just nine miles from Mabry Mill. Reservations
can be made for portions of this campground online at
RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Doughton Park (MP 241) near Basin Cove, Bluffs Lodge,
and an extensive trail system. Reservations can be made for
portions of this campground online at RECREATION.gov or by
calling 1-877-444-6777.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville’s finest invites you to
enjoy the beautiful scenery of
the “Land of the Sky” and
our local attractions.
Asheville’s Bear Creek
RV Park & Campground
81 South Bear Creek Road,
Asheville, NC 28806
(800) 833-0798
FREE
HIGH-SPEED
WIRELESS
INTERNET
to all our
campers!
Be sure to ask about Ranger talks and campfire programs that
are given on weekends and occasionally during the week.
Campsites also offer ready access to parts of the Parkway’s
350 miles of hiking trails for travelers who want to explore on
foot, but keep in mind that campgrounds are at elevations of
more than 2,500 feet and dressing in layers is suggested all
year.
Woodalls:
5-star,
Trailer Life:
9.5/10*/8.5
Campgrounds are open May through October. Reservations
may be made at Peaks of Otter, Rocky Knob, Doughton Park,
Julian Price Park, Linville Falls and Mt. Pisgah campgrounds.
All other campgrounds and sites are first come, first served.
To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov or call tollfree (877) 444-6777. As a general rule, demand is higher on
weekends and holidays.
www.Ashevillebearcreek.com
Group camping is available only at Linville Falls Campground.
Call (828) 765-6082 for more information. In addition, limited
backcountry camping is available via permit at Basin Cove in
Doughton Park, (336) 372-8568, and Rock Castle Gorge,
(540) 745-9661. Camping outside of designated campgrounds
(or without a permit at backcountry sites) is prohibited.
Julian Price Park (MP 297) near Boone and Blowing Rock,
North Carolina and close to the Moses Cone Estate. Price
Park Campground is the Parkway’s largest campground and
reservations can be made for portions of this campground online
at RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
One backcountry campsite requiring a hike in to it is available
along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail between the Old John’s River
Road and Boone Fork Trail. From mid-May until the end of
October, permits must be obtained at Price Park Campground
828-963-5911. Off-season permits can be obtained at the
Sandy Flat Office. Permits can also be mailed to campers
with enough advance notice by calling 828-295-7591.
Most tunnels provide plenty of clearance, although several
near Cherokee have a minimum height of less than 11 feet at
the road’s edge, and drivers of especially tall vehicles should
favor the centerline!
For complete list of tunnel heights, visit:
www.blueridgeparkway.org/tunnels
Linville Falls (MP 316) on the Linville River and with
access to the trail system into Linville Gorge Wilderness Area.
Reservations can be made for portions of this campground online
at RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Crabtree Falls (MP 340) near the Crabtree Falls
Trail and within fifteen miles of Mt. Mitchell State Park.
Mt. Pisgah (MP 408) is the highest Parkway campground at
almost 5,000 feet in elevation. Formerly part of the Vanderbilt
Estate and near the US Forest Service’s Cradle of Forestry
site. Shower facilities available. Reservations can be made for
portions of this campground online at RECREATION.gov or by
Revised 11/13
calling 1-877-444-6777.
The Blue Ridge
Parkway offers nine
tranquil and scenic
campgrounds to
enhance your journey
along America’s
Favorite Drive. They
do not offer full
hookups, but they do
come equipped with
restrooms, drinking
water, picnic tables and grills, and most can accommodate
sizeable recreational vehicles.
Blue Ridge Parkway Association
P.O. Box 2136
Asheville, NC 28802-2136
828-670-1924
www.blueridgeparkway.org
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N E A R T H E B L U E R I D G E PA R K WAY
MILEPOST
CAMPGROUND NAME
WEBSITE
CITY / STATE
PHONE
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Luray
www.campluray.com
Luray, VA
(800) 420-6679
0
Staunton / Walnut Hills KOA
www.walnuthillskoa.com
Staunton, VA
(540) 337-3920
27
Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort
www.montebellova.com
Montebello, VA
(540) 377-2650
45.6
Glen Maury Park & Campground
www.glenmaurypark.com
Buena Vista, VA
(800) 555-8845
61.6
Lynchburg NW/Blue Ridge Parkway KOA
www.lynchburgkoa.com
Monroe, VA
(800) 562-8717
61.6/63.7
Natural Bridge/Lexington KOA Campground
www.naturalbridgekoa.com
Natural Bridge, VA
(800) 562-8514
61.6/63.7
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
www.campnbr.com
Natural Bridge Station, VA
(540) 291-2727
91
Middle Creek Campground
www.middlecreekcampground.com
Buchanan, VA
(540) 254-2550
159
RV & Tent Camping at Chantilly
www.chantillyfarm.com
Floyd, VA
(540) 808-4984
174
Daddy Rabbit’s Campground
www.brpk.com/drabbit
Willis, VA
(540) 789-4150
177.7
Meadows Of Dan Campground
www.meadowsofdancampground.com
Meadows Of Dan, VA
(276) 952-2292
199.5
Lake Ridge RV Resort
www.LakeRidgeRV.com
Hillsville, VA
(276) 766-3703
199.5
Blue Cat on the New
www.bluecatsnewriveroutfitters.com
Draper, VA
(276) 766-3729
199.5
Jomeokee Park
www.jomeokee.net
Pinnacle, NC
(336) 325-2296
215
Cool Breeze Campground
www.coolbreezecampground.com
Galax, VA
(866) 342-0300
247
Miller’s Camping
www.millerscamping.com
Laurel Springs, NC
(336) 359-2828
248
RiverCamp USA
www.rivercampusa.com
Piney Creek, NC
(336) 359-2267
248
Wild Woody’s Campground
Laurel Springs, NC
(336) 359-8432
257.7
Raccoon Holler Campground
www.raccoonholler.com
Jefferson, NC
(336) 982-2706
276.4
Vanderpool Campground
www.vanderpoolcampground.com
Vilas, NC
(828) 297-3486
292
Boone KOA Kampground
www.boonekoa.com
Boone, NC
(828) 264-7250
312
Down By The River Campground
www.downbytherivercampground.com
Pineola, NC
(828) 733-5057
317
Linville Falls Trailer Lodge & Campground
www.linvillefalls.com
Linville Falls, NC
(828) 765-2681
317
Secluded Valley Campground
www.secludedvalleyrvcampground.com
Newland, NC
(828) 765-4810
317/344
Buck Hill Campground
www.buckhillrvcampground.com
Plumtree, NC
(828) 766-6162
344
Toe River Campground
www.toerivercampground.com
Burnsville, NC
(828) 675-5104
344
Tom Johnson Camping Center
www.TomJohnsonCamping.com
Marion, NC
(800) 225-7802
344
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park
www.jellystonemarion.com
Marion, NC
(828) 652-7208
324.8
Bear Den Family Campground
www.bear-den.com
Spruce Pine, NC
(828) 765-2888
331
Spruce Pine Campground (long term only)
www.sprucepinecampground.com
Spruce Pine, NC
(828) 765-7007
382.6
Asheville East KOA
www.ashevilleeastkoa.com
Swannanoa, NC
(800) 562-5907
382.6
Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground
www.mamagerties.com
Asheville, NC
(877) 686-4258
384.7
Hickory Nut Falls Family Campground
www.hickorynutfallsfamilycampground.com
Chimney Rock, NC
(828) 625-4014
388
Bear Creek RV Park & Campground
www.ashevillebearcreek.com
Asheville, NC
(800) 833-0798
388
Campfire Lodgings
www.campfirelodgings.com
Asheville, NC
(828) 658-8012
388/393
Asheville West KOA
www.ashevillekoa.com
Candler, NC
(800) 562-9015
388/393
Rutledge Lake RV Resort
www.rutledgelake.com
Fletcher, NC
(828) 654-7873
412
Cascade Lake Recreation Area
www.cascadelakerecreationarea.com
Pisgah Forest, NC
(828) 877-6625
412
Laurel Bank Campground
www.facebook.com/LaurelBankCampground
Canton, NC
(828) 235-8940
412
Riverside Campground
www.riversidecampgroundcrusonc.com
Canton, NC
(828) 235-9128
423.2
Mountain Falls Luxury Motorcoach Resort
www.mtn-falls.com
Lake Toxaway, NC
(888) 466-9350
443
Moonshine Creek Campground
www.moonshinecreekcampground.com
Sylva, NC
(828) 586-6666
443/455.7
Creekwood Farm RV Park
www.creekwoodfarmrv.com
Waynesville, NC
(800) 862-8110
469
Yogi™ in the Smokies
www.jellystone-cherokee.com
Cherokee, NC
(828) 497-9151
469
Fontana Village Resort
www.fontanavillage.com
Fontana Dam, NC
(800) 849-2258
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