36 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Camping near Seven Devils, North Carolina ranges from full-hookup RV sites to primitive tent camping and backcountry sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding highlands. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access facilities like Julian Price Park Campground at Milepost 297, offering lakeside camping with boat-in access, and Grandfather Campground near Banner Elk with full hookup options for RVs and secluded tent sites. The region includes both National Park Service managed areas and private campgrounds, with accommodations ranging from primitive backcountry sites to glamping options with modern amenities. Several locations feature riverside camping, particularly along creeks feeding into the Watauga River watershed.
Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability in the Seven Devils area, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. As one camper noted, "We enjoy this campground on the weekends throughout the fall and spring as it is less occupied." The Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds typically close during winter months due to snow and ice at higher elevations. Cell service remains limited throughout much of the region, particularly in valleys and remote areas. Campers frequently mention the need for advance reservations during peak summer and fall foliage seasons. Many dispersed camping areas along forest service roads require high-clearance vehicles, with one reviewer noting, "The road itself is all dirt and gravel and can get a little rough. It's much easier with a 4WD vehicle, but we saw sedans and minivans driving it."
Mountain views and water features rank among the most appreciated aspects of camping near Seven Devils. Visitors consistently highlight the scenic quality of sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with many campgrounds offering direct access to hiking trails and waterfalls. Riverside sites are particularly sought after, with one camper reporting, "I've always enjoyed staying at one of the campsites right by the river." Terrain challenges appear in several reviews, with campers noting the hilly nature of the region can make finding level tent sites difficult. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are commonly reported, and several campgrounds require proper food storage due to bear activity in the area. Proximity to small towns like Boone provides convenient access to supplies while maintaining a wilderness experience.
"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 campground is on a beautiful lake. There is no swimming on the lake(its pretty shallow) but awesome for kayaking and paddleboarding."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"The campsite is always clean and friendly staff are there ready to answer questions on where to hike, eat and about the wildlife that's in this area of Western North Carolina."
"The positives: Location: very close to Grandfather Mountain entrance and BRP. There are plenty of stores, restaurants, antiques nearby too."
from $35 - $42 / 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."
Available next weekend
"The campground is tucked away outside of Boone, but not so far that if you really need something you cant get it."
"Check-in was easy at the office at the entrance of the campground."
"Spacious Skies Bear Den in North Carolina offers an ideal blend of relaxation and adventure for families."
"Bear den was a perfect location for the Blue ridge parkway. We stayed at a two cabin lot that had a hot tub. Bear den has everything from RV camp sites to a game room."
from $24 - $999 / night
"When I checked in, the host was very nice, and when I returned later to look at the camp store, another host was behind the desk, and he was friendly. "
"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
"It offers RV, drive in and hike in tent sites and also teepee camping."
"There is a place to wash dishes outside as well. Fantastic walking trails - some parts quite steep but we got a good workout through the woods on the property."
from $25 - $136 / night
"Another lovely campground along the BRP, close to Linville Falls and gorge, picnic area and visitor center."
"There are cabins, RV spots and tent sites all with access to newly renovated restrooms and coin operated laundry."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 - $45 / night
"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."
"This is the most beautiful hiking trails in the world! A lot of climbing rock slopes and ladders with scenic views from 6000 ft plus elevation."
Available next weekend
from $17 - $37 / night
"Hiking, fishing, swimming, and waterfall splashing abound on, and around, this campground. Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep."
"The 5 upfront are walk in, and more private. The about to be 12 in the back are pull in and much closer together. Two shower houses, one on both ends, no hookups."
from $20 - $30 / night
GuideMother nature is amazing and helps relieve stress from the ones who never deserved to be around you to take and cover it up. So I'll run to God's beauty, and enjoy my fire at the same time. Come on baby light my fire! ;)
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?"
Camping spots near Seven Devils, North Carolina extend beyond typical mountain accommodations with numerous backcountry options accessible via forest service roads. Positioned in the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations averaging 5,000 feet, this region experiences 15-20 degree cooler temperatures than surrounding lowland areas, making it a popular summer destination. Forest Service roads leading to dispersed camping sites often require significant clearance for vehicle access.
Fishing in mountain streams: Wilson Creek area offers quality trout fishing within 30 minutes of Seven Devils. At Mortimer Campground, visitors find "plenty of outdoor activities in Wilson Creek area. Biking, hiking, fishing, etc." One camper noted the creek access advantages: "Many of the campsites are situated along Thorps Creek, so the sound of the creek can lull you to sleep."
Explore mountain waterfalls: Short hikes lead to multiple waterfall viewing areas within a 20-minute drive. As one visitor to Bear Den Family Campground shared, "The campground is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains...so beautiful! Quiet campground with hiking trails, small fishing lake, playgrounds, an arcade room, and camp store. One of the hiking trails leads to a waterfall."
Visit historic sites: The region features preserved homesteads and buildings showcasing Appalachian heritage. A Roan Mountain visitor mentioned, "You can also explore the grist mill with a nature trail or an old homestead. You have access to the AT about 10 miles away."
Tubing and water recreation: Multiple creek and river access points provide summer cooling options. "There is a spot nearby where a lot of people like to float on tubes kind of like a lazy river type thing. It's a unique place," explains a Mortimer Campground reviewer.
Cooler summer temperatures: The elevation provides natural air conditioning during hot months. At Roan Mountain State Park, "the upper numbered sites on the hillside are very private compared to most campgrounds. We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful place."
Diverse campsite settings: Options range from open meadows to densely wooded sites. A Blue Bear Mountain Camp visitor noted, "The elevation is high so weather is nice for those trying to escape the summer heat. Bathhouse was nice and clean. The hike to the pond was a little more strenuous than we anticipated but once you get there, there is a nice creek."
Access to multiple trails: Many campgrounds connect directly to hiking routes. One Julian Price camper shared, "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. There's also a trail that you can access from the park that leads to Hebron Rock Colony which is an incredible hiking trail."
Proximity to apple orchards: Seasonal fruit picking opportunities exist within short drives. "Close to an apple orchid, which is so cool to visit (they're dog friendly) and not too far of a drive from the Linville Falls," reported a Bear Den visitor.
Access road challenges: Many sites require navigation on unpaved roads. At Flintlock Campground, "The drive into/out of the campground is on a main drive and on a hill which makes it difficult leaving. For experienced campers this may be okay but I wouldn't recommend for novice campers."
Limited cell coverage: Service varies significantly across the region. "No cell service, but there is (slow) wifi throughout the campground. There is a Verizon hotspot to make calls, but I couldn't connect with US Cellular," explains a Roan Mountain State Park camper.
Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. One Blue Bear Mountain visitor advised, "The people who own it are super friendly. The campsites are very spaced out."
Weather variability: Mountain weather can change rapidly, particularly during afternoon hours. A camper at Mortimer noted, "High risk of flood in the area, and there's a few bridges you have to drive over to get there so they might be flooded if it rains."
Look for campgrounds with playgrounds: Several locations offer dedicated play areas. At Honey Bear Campground, families appreciate that it's "good for kids - rootbeer float nights, outdoor movies with marshmellow pits, crerks to splash in. Full bathhouses, laundry & eben a gameroom. My kids loved the tire swings & animals!"
Choose creek-side sites for natural entertainment: Children often spend hours exploring water features. "Flintlock is easy to get to but you'll still feel like you are camping. Staff is friendly and facilities are clean. There's a beautiful mini river running through the campground with a lot of rocks to jump on. My children spent hours every day exploring."
Consider locations with organized activities: Some campgrounds offer scheduled family programming. "The campground had several family activities like a haunted trail and trick or treating for the kiddos," noted a Honey Bear visitor.
Reserve bath facilities with showers: Not all mountain campgrounds offer full facilities. A camper at Grandfather Campground noted, "The tent site we got, we could hear the running water from the stream. Bathroom and shower are clean and has heated water."
Plan for leveling challenges: Mountain sites often feature slopes requiring equipment. A visitor to Grandfather Campground advised, "We stayed here 10 days in our 34-foot travel trailer and were very happy with our stay. 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."
Check turning radius requirements: Narrow mountain roads can challenge larger rigs. "When you turn into the campground, you will cross a narrow 1-lane bridge across Watagua Creek."
Verify hookup availability: Many smaller campgrounds offer only partial hookups. Grandfather Campground offers "sites with full hookups" according to reviews, but at Blue Bear Mountain, "They do not have water hookups- you fill your camper tank with water at the office area. They have spots with electric hookups."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Seven Devils, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, Seven Devils, NC offers a wide range of camping options, with 313 campgrounds and RV parks near Seven Devils, NC and 22 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Seven Devils, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Seven Devils, 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 Seven Devils, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 free dispersed camping spots near Seven Devils, NC.
What parks are near Seven Devils, NC?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 parks near Seven Devils, NC that allow camping, notably W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir and Blue Ridge Parkway.
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