Basin Cove Backcountry Camping
- Price:
- $15 per night
- Rating:
- 4.2 stars (4 reviews)
Blue Ridge Parkway
Overview
Blue Ridge Parkway is managed by National Park Service and is located near Asheville, North Carolina. A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.
Things to Do at Blue Ridge Parkway
Camping Opportunities
Blue Ridge Parkway offers 11 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.
Crabtree Falls Campground
- Rating:
- 4.3 stars (74 reviews)
Doughton Park Campground
- Rating:
- 4.5 stars (134 reviews)
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping
- Price:
- $15 per night
- Rating:
- 5.0 stars (2 reviews)
Julian Price Campground
- Rating:
- 4.3 stars (450 reviews)
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Blue Ridge Parkway include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Picnicking
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Reservation Tips
Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.
Getting There
The parkway is a 469-mile-long scenic road connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Numerous federal and state highways provide access to the parkway. Milepost markers are positioned every mile along the parkway, starting at 0 in Virginia and ending at 469 in North Carolina. We suggest using a map to identify the area you want to visit, as GPS directions often do not incorporate the parkway's milepost system.
GPS Coordinates: 35.56571952700000, -82.48648458700001
Contact & Resources
Phone: (828) 348-3400
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