41 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Campgrounds near Boone, North Carolina range from developed RV parks to secluded tent sites nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Julian Price Park Campground along the Blue Ridge Parkway offers tent, RV, and glamping accommodations with access to hiking trails and mountain views. Honey Bear Campground provides full hookup sites with shower facilities and family-friendly amenities just minutes from downtown Boone. Several private campgrounds including Blue Bear Mountain Camp and Grandfather Campground accommodate various camping styles with cabins, tent sites, and RV spaces throughout the region.
Seasonal considerations greatly impact camping experiences in the Boone area, with most campgrounds operating from April through October due to mountain weather patterns. The region's elevation (3,300+ feet) creates comfortable summer temperatures but potential for rapidly changing conditions. Julian Price Park Campground closes seasonally from late October through March, while other facilities like Roan Mountain State Park remain open year-round. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during fall foliage season when the area experiences peak visitation. A visitor commented, "The weather was amazing in July—warm during the day and cool and brisk at night," highlighting the temperature advantages of high-elevation camping.
Campers report high satisfaction with the natural settings around Boone, particularly the wooded, shaded sites that provide privacy between camping spots. Honey Bear Campground receives positive reviews for its creek-side sites and family activities, though several visitors noted the bathhouse facilities are somewhat dated but functional. According to reviews, the region's campgrounds strike a balance between natural seclusion and proximity to town amenities. One camper wrote, "Very secluded—you are in the woods, not far from a home on the private property, but feels secluded. Take the many winding mountain roads up to this site." Many campgrounds feature creeks or streams running through the property, providing pleasant ambient sounds but limited wading opportunities due to rocky terrain. The close proximity to hiking trails, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Boone's restaurants and shops makes this area particularly attractive for mixed-use campgrounds serving diverse camping preferences.
"Julian Price Park is a beautiful campground just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied."
"This 197-site campground has a brand new bathroom/shower building with electricity and dish washing station next to site D24 (this may be the only one with electricity)."
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"Our campsite was one of the furthest from the entrance though so it was a bit of a hike to the bath house. This campground is very quiet and only 15 minutes away from Boone, NC."
"This campground is 10 to 15 minutes north of Boone, NC in a small town called Todd. It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
from $25 - $136 / night
"I went to school at App State and was excited to enjoy Boone again! My friend and I took my pop-up and stayed at spot B12. The campground was extremely helpful and kind."
"The campground is tucked away outside of Boone, but not so far that if you really need something you cant get it."
"You are surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains. Not far from Boone, and is basically next door to Grandfather Winery."
"The campground is located on Hwy 105 heading down from Boone towards Linville. There are two grocery stores within a 5-minute drive (towards Banner Elk) and several restaurants close by as well."
from $35 - $42 / night
"Tons of hiking nearby but also close to shops and restaurants in Boone."
"The people running it are very nice and since it right outside boone nc its very close to shops, restaurants and hiking trails."
from $31 - $63 / night
"I enjoyed the drive out to this site, it is far enough off of the beaten path but still close to town. The site is a very easy drive to Boone and Tweetsie Railroad."
"We recently stayed at the Boone KOA and couldn’t be happier with our experience!"
"Campsite Review: About 20 minutes from Boone NC, a new parking area and approach trail begin the Profile hike. "
"Check your tour cd to verify it works before driving away from the gate. It is helpful as you drive through and not all function correctly."
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from $17 - $37 / night
"Fire pits you had to walk up to but were away from tents, which I liked. Bathhouse was clean, well lit, pretty warm showers. Campground was very clean and has a lot of amenities."
"Great tent pads with running water located right next to every pad. Plenty of hiking and biking to do. Pool and playground for the kids to enjoy, a great place for easy camping."
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"It’s nestled right next to a beautiful stream and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The campground is so nicely kept up! But what we loved the most was the community of the campground."
"Our site(79) was one of two transient camping sites feet away from the creek and a short walk to the lake filled with water lilies."
from $35 - $65 / night
"Enjoyed being close to Boone and Blowing Rock. Definitely will be back."
"Super close to town to go get dinner and supplies. Very close to Boone, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a great Mexican meal go to Dos Amigos."
ScoutNobody was here on Sat. Had gard time finding site. Site reserved did not have 30 amp and could not reach staff. Moved to other site hoping it would not be a problem. We were able to finally reach staff on Mon. Also no pcknick tables or fire rings.
ScoutNice camp and staff friendly. We drive the Blue Ridge Pkwy which was a bit of drive but the ride up to Mt Mitchell was beautiful. Only negative was the laundry rooms were small for a large camp like this but I made it work. Probably a bit more challenging during busy season but all that said this is a nice campground
ScoutGreat camping spot! Road isn’t horrible going up but there are some rougher areas toward the end of the road. Gorgeous sunset and sunrise spot! Fire rings seemed fairly abundant at the pull offs.
TravelerAbsolutely one of the most beautiful campgrounds that we have visited, and super clean. Such a great location for hiking and viewing the Blue Ridge Pkwy!
ScoutLet me first start by saying that this campground is absolutely beautiful. I have lived in this area my entire life and the Doe is one of my favorites. I am a avid camper and have camped all over this area. I decided to give this place a try, I own a small pop-up camper and knew it was going to get cold 10/20/2026-10/22/2026, so me and my sister rented the RV at Doe River. #1 check in is not until 3pm, I always order a load of wood from a local guy who delivers to camp sites, I do all my cooking in a Dutch oven over the fire or burgers and dogs in the fire, what is a camping trip without a nice warm fire. The owner came over to my campsite and asked if I had ordered this wood and I replied yes, she then asked what I was going to do with it all, I replied I am going to burn it. So, I told Carl (the wood guy) where to stack it, the owner then said that I need to leave it in my truck bc if I didn't use it all I would have to put it back on my truck and take it home with me, I said really? It's just a unspoken rule that if you don't use all your wood that you pay it forward and leave it for the next camper?? She said absolutely not, So we moved the wood from his truck and into mine. She then asked again why I needed so much wood and that most ppl just buy small bundles from her. And just like that I understood! Carl the wood man and his wife also made a comment about how rude she was about the wood. It does not end there, Not only does she have camaras on some of the out blds which I get, but I don't get why they are pointing directly at camp sites, We felt like we were in a fish bowl the entire time. Every single time we went to the bathroom she showed up abt 5 mins later, There is a camara right above the bathroom door, One on the pavilion, and one on each side of the bathhouse, at the entrances and who know where else. So much for privacy in the great outdoors. I didn't even feel comfortable hiking, we felt like we were being watched constantly. She was constantly there, walking her dog which was not friendly and so big she could hardly control him on the leash which was really scary, she also was driving through several times throughout the day. Then came the kicker, about 1 o'clock in the morning we were freezing, I had turned the heat on in the camper before going to bed and heard it come on, Well the propane ran out between 11pm and 1am, I called her at least 10 times we had every blanket and was still freezing, We decided we would go to the bath house bc it had a mini split hanging on the wall, Out of luck there, it was set on air conditioning with no way to change it, so we found a blow dryer trying to get warm, still the entire time trying to call the owners, We finally ended up in our car until the husband arrived. He acted so annoyed at us and said all u have to do is fip the switch on the propane tanks outside! We had never stayed in a travel trailer before and according to them all we had to do was show up and start glamping!! So, I was supposed to know to go outside at 1 am and switch over propane tanks?? No, It should have been FULL when I got there!!! With attitude he said,"Its Basic Camping" No sir it's not, what I do is basic camping, I was told on the phone that I was glamping, She, the owner also said we should have called 911 when we could not get hold of them so that Carter County police officers could come and wake them up!!! Not sure if that is putting our tax dollars to good use?? Like I said it is truly a beautiful place and has great potential, we left that second night at 11pm because again the heat was not working, we have not asked for any refund we just took the loss. it would be to much of a hassle. We just know better next time. With owners like that they can keep it. Windy Wells/Debra Price
Traveler3 stars only because it says water hookups but they are far and few between communal. No spigot at individual sites. Need long hose(s)to reach the connection. Good T-Mobile 5G but too wooded for StarLink. Quiet, shady, somewhat level sites were available. $20/night.
TravelerThe road was very bumpy but I got up on my 2WD Honda Odyssey. A couple people came during the day to take photos, but the night was peaceful. A couple campsites on the drive up, less secluded though. View was gorgeous and the sunset was amazing. Amazing spot for stargazing.
ScoutMy husband and I arrived at Doe River Landing for 3 nights and enjoyed everything the resort offered. While there we read the 2 reviews posted by Kylie T, and by Andrew W, who gave the resort a 1 star rating. Not knowing the facts that caused the rating by them, and occurred prior to us, we approach the owner and asked.
The owner showed us videos from their security cameras. These adults has stated in Kylie T review and confirm by Andrew W review that they were a group of 20 adults and "every single one of us is over 21 and family". So why are these adults playing "hide and seek" under the pavilion as they stated? Andrew W stated, "It was not blocked off", yet they had to crawl on the ground and around bushes to get under the pavilion. When the owner yelled at them approximately 10 adults that were under the pavilion crawled out which was captured on the security cameras. Andrew W stated in his review the owner called them hooligans, which is rowdy, destructive persons and from the security cameras, that description is correct. There was no mention of damages in their reviews such as the Adirondack chair they broke or possible damage to the water pipes and electric wires under the pavilion, which the owner was currently checking.
Once we read these two reviews by Kylie T and Andrew W and saw the owners security videos, we felt future customers deserved to know another opinion based on our findings.
These entitled adults justified their review of a 1 star by stating they paid money to use the campground.
I would ask these adults "why do you think it is OK to treat someone else's property in this destructive way?"
GuideSeems to be a well established campground in an off the beaten path location. Roads alternately paved and gravel. The campsite is gravel in a wooded setting. Fair amount of space between sites. The bathhouse is clean but dated.
Camping opportunities near Boone, North Carolina extend from 3,300 feet to over 5,000 feet elevation, creating distinct microclimates throughout the region. The high country terrain features steep grades and unpredictable weather patterns, with temperature differences of 10-15 degrees between valleys and peaks. Summer nighttime temperatures often drop into the 50s even when daytime highs reach the 80s, requiring campers to pack layers regardless of season.
Hike at Grandfather Mountain State Park: The park offers challenging trails with ladders and cables for more adventurous hikers. "The profile trail is a great hike but it is 3.6 miles of mostly uphill on rugged terrain. Permits are required on this trail. They are free and available at the trailhead," notes one camper at Grandfather Mountain State Park.
Fish in local streams: Many campgrounds feature creeks with fishing opportunities. At Flintlock Campground, campers appreciate the water features: "This campground has a very nice little creek running through it. The people running it are very nice and since it right outside boone nc its very close to shops, restaurants and hiking trails."
Explore the Blue Ridge Parkway: Located minutes from most campgrounds, the Parkway provides scenic drives and numerous hiking trails. "Close to Boone, Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you want a great Mexican meal go to Dos Amigos. We went three times because it was just that good," writes a camper from Green Mountain Park.
Paddle on nearby lakes: Several campgrounds offer water recreation options. "This park is right on a gorgeous lake. There is a spot within the park to rent kayaks which was great. There is a hiking trail that goes around the lake," shares a Julian Price camper about the boating opportunities.
Mountain temperatures: The elevation creates comfortable camping weather even in summer. "The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat," notes a camper at Blue Bear Mountain Camp.
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded camping spots. "The upper numbered sites on the hillside are very private compared to most campgrounds. We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place," writes a Roan Mountain State Park visitor.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain good standards. "The bath house is nice and includes showers with good water pressure, 4 stalls, and 2 sinks. Fully stocked with TP and paper towels," reports a Grandfather Campground visitor.
Proximity to towns: Campers appreciate being close to supplies while still enjoying nature. "The campground is tucked away outside of Boone, but not so far that if you really need something you can't get it," notes a visitor to Honey Bear Campground.
Weather changes quickly: Mountain elevations create variable conditions. "The region's elevation creates comfortable summer temperatures but potential for rapidly changing conditions," cautions a camper from the Boone area.
Accessibility varies: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "When you turn into the campground, you will cross a narrow 1-lane bridge across Watagua Creek," explains a visitor at Grandfather Campground.
Reservation requirements: The best places to camp near Boone, North Carolina often fill up quickly. "We stayed here 10 days in our 34-foot travel trailer and were very happy with our stay... There's a decent mix of people here for the weekend vs staying longer term," shares one camper.
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds sit near busy roads. "The only downside is the road noise from Hwy. 105 which can be extremely noisy," notes a Roan Mountain State Park visitor who otherwise enjoyed their stay.
Look for campgrounds with activities: Many sites offer recreation beyond hiking. "The campground had several family activities like a haunted trail and trick or treating for the kiddos. Our tent site was small and we may have been the only tent at the campground that weekend," shares a visitor to Honey Bear Campground.
Consider creek-side sites: Children enjoy playing in the water. "There is a beautiful mini river running through the campground with a lot of rocks to jump on. My children spent hours every day exploring," writes a camper at Flintlock Campground.
Check playground availability: Some campgrounds feature play areas. "Being right on the outskirts of Boone is very beneficial... the campground also has a dog run, which our dogs loved," notes a visitor.
Reserve early for holiday weekends: The most family-friendly sites book quickly. "This campground is family oriented and camp kids are everywhere! They have a great little coffee shop. A fish pond and creek are available to explore, so boredom isn't an option," states a Honey Bear camper.
Prepare for mountain driving: The steep grades around Boone require vehicle preparation. "The drive into/out of the campground is on a main drive and on a hill which makes it difficult leaving," cautions a Flintlock Campground visitor.
Check site dimensions carefully: Some campgrounds have tight spaces. "The sites are fairly level, long but a little narrow. Because of the slope, there isn't much 'yard' space, just a platform with a picnic table," explains a visitor at Boone KOA.
Consider hookup limitations: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. "They do not have water hookups- you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups. They have a dump station where you can empty your tanks on your way out," explains a Blue Bear Mountain Camp visitor.
Look for level sites: Mountain terrain creates uneven camping spots. "The site was quite un-level side to side, and we couldn't get our trailer completely level side to side," shares a camper who visited one of the best campgrounds near Boone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Boone, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, Boone, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 307 campgrounds and RV parks near Boone, NC and 23 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Boone, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Boone, NC is Julian Price Park Campground — Blue Ridge Parkway with a 4.6-star rating from 49 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Boone, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 free dispersed camping spots near Boone, NC.
What parks are near Boone, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 parks near Boone, NC that allow camping, notably W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir and Blue Ridge Parkway.
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