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Several RV parks near Roaring Gap provide accommodations for motorhomes and travel trailers. Riverwalk RV Park offers 51 sites with full hookups including 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. Lake Myers RV Resort operates seasonally from April through November with water, electric, and sewer hookups for RVs. Stone Mountain State Park Campground has limited RV sites with electric and water hookups, though most pads were designed for shorter travel trailers with separate parking for tow vehicles. Roaring River Vineyards RV Campground features 50-amp electric connections in a vineyard setting. "All sites were very roomy, many pull through sites, very clean and have a fire pit that you can move around to where you want to build your fire," noted one visitor about Riverwalk.
Most RV parks in the area require advance reservations, particularly during fall foliage season when sites fill quickly. Cell service varies significantly throughout the mountainous terrain, with some campgrounds reporting limited connectivity for major carriers. Dump stations are available at Stone Mountain State Park, Lake Myers RV Resort, and several other facilities. Many parks welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Road access to some mountain campgrounds involves navigating elevation changes and potentially sharp turns. According to one visitor at Stone Mountain State Park, "Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations. Payment at kiosk by credit card only." Winter camping options are limited, with only a few parks like Greystone RV Park remaining open year-round.
"We were looking for a campground near by over Martin Luther weekend and used the Dyrt app and found this nice campground."
"Large back-in spot, fairly level. Very quiet during the week but have been told by the camp hosts that every weekend is booked for a long time. Would definitely go back."
from $70 - $85 / night
Check Availability"Had a great time here...campground is behind the restaurant and a pond. Very nice peaceful setting and you can wine taste while you are visiting."
"Full hook ups. Cable TV was a luxury for us! Great WiFi the entire time; even for a couple of zoom calls!"
"Sites are close to level. Nothing severe at all. All sited are full hookups. A single washer and dryer available onsite. Great wifi and cable hookups. 2 blocks from New River Rails to Trails."
"There is a play ground and game room for older kids but nothing for the smaller children to do. If it was just adults going, or even older children maybe 7 and up it would be a great location."
"Definitely not the campground to book if you are looking to enjoy the surroundings/scenery as things are very packed in. Close enough to Winston-Salem to do day trips though."
"Located in closed factory in the industrial area. Good sized grass sites. Near brewery and town."
"Private and quiet. Creek is like a river, cool getaway during the day. Great attractions close by. West Jefferson, home of Ashe Cheese, and much more, less than 30 minutes away."
"Quiet spot, great views. Host was very accommodating and had inner tubes for floating in the stream."
from $60 - $65 / night
Check Availability"This campground has been transformed into a beautiful place to get away from it all! River front sites, pull thru sites and tent sites. New playground for the kids!"
from $45 - $70 / night
"On the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained."
"Low key and quiet. Very, very enjoyable.
Road Noise: Sites 1 and 2 are close to the parkway. The rest of the sites are set far enough back that, maybe motorcycles can be heard."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"We had the opportunity for an extended stay at Greystone in 2024 and had an exceptional experience. This is one of the best campgrounds we've found in all of our RV travels."
"It's 10 spots, full hook-up, with an awesome view of Pilot Mountain. Each pad is concrete, with a picnic table, fire pit and full hook-ups."
from $64 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Clean facilities, friendly host."
"thwres a community fire ring where Will has a fire most nights. There are no reservations except for either the one cabin or the bunkhouse, and there're no designated spots."
from $150 - $200 / night
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GuideFamily-friendly campground with plenty of fun activities for kids. Playground, fishing pond, disc golf, recreation and game area, and ice cream trailer. Our site was nicely shaded and fairly level. Fire pit and picnic table at each site. There appears to be a lot of long-term residents but all sites were very well kept and the campground was very clean. The best part was the friendly staff!
GuideThis is a small, family-friendly campground. There is a pond for fishing, a nice pool, a jump pad, playground, arcade, and mini-golf. Plenty for kids to do. The best feature is a haunted trail at Halloween (this gets very busy so be aware if you plan to camp around this time of year). Sites are not necessarily level and big rigs might have a hard time navigating the campground, but folks are friendly and it's a nice place to spend a few days. They do offer long-term sites if you need to stay in the area for a while.
GuideOn the Blue Ridge Parkway, nestled in the trees and mountains of North Carolina, this campground has been well maintained. Sites are ample but the asphalt pads were designed for shorter travel trailers, but include an extra pad for the tow vehicle. Many of the sites have upgraded concrete pads for the picnic table and built-in fire pits. There are no showers in the trailer (RV) loop, but does include a couple comfort station with flush toilets. Campground hosts were helpful and friendly. Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations. Payment at kiosk by credit card only.
GuideThis campground is probably 90% big rigs. It’s a huge campground with 2 lakes, playground, RV store and shelter houses. There is only one shower house with one shower and two toilets on each side. Pet friendly on leash. Close to Mount Airy for those over 60 who want a trip down Memory Lane.
TravelerThe new owners have revamped this campground. From what I’ve heard, this wasn’t the place to go prior to the ownership change. The owners here care about everyone at the campground, and keep it nice and clean. They also expect their full time campers to keep their lots and campers in good condition. Both owners are very approachable and respectful. Campground is just a short hike to the Ararat River. Which is why the new name is Ararat River Campground. No tent camping, but 30 amp and 50 amp camper hookups are available with sewage. In the warm months the owner holds church services in the pavilion behind lot 12. Owners offer a flat monthly rate that includes water, electric, wifi, and campground maintenance.
Guide5/21/23-6/22/23: We stayed a whole month ($500) to recuperate from our previous travels. Owner/manger, Brent Fowler, was a gracious and accommodating host. This is a new 110 acre campground which has only been open a few months (as of this writing). The grounds were well kept and new features are continually being added. There are full-hookups at each site (20/30/50A, water, sewer), high-speed WiFi, and 150 new trees have been planted around the perimeter. While there is presently no water at the dump station, there will be, but water can be used from nearby pull-through sites. Further, a bath-house with showers and laundry facilities are in the works. Mountain City is under 5 miles away and proved to be very convenient.
Wildlife in the campground and surrounding area was abound with a variety of birds wakening us each morning, and deer that came into camp regularly. Red winged black birds, swallows, and Cardinals are all abundant and quite vociferous. This new campground has the most important quality down pat: Friendly and supportive ownership! We plan to return next year and will likely stay much longer.
LegendGeneral: Smallish campground (< 70 sites in two loops) with a mixture of water/electric and tent sites with no hookups, and also four yurts.
Site Quality: Some were back-in and some were pull-through. Gravel pads. Not a lot of separation between the sites. Some were more level than others but not a problem to make it work for us.
Bathhouse: Heated! Clean. One shower in the bathroom plus additional shower rooms. Best place in the campground to catch a fleeting cell signal so it was not unusual to see people in the bathroom on their phones!
Activities/Amenites: Hiking! Close to the AT. Unfortunately, the best trail IMO was the Cabin Creek Trail (it was also awarded one of the best 25 trails in the US) but it is not accessible directly from the campground. There is also a small country store, but it was not open when we were there. There is a small museum at the Visitor Center and well worth a trip there. There is also a dump station.
There was an unseasonable cold snap when we were there in October (temps got down to mid-20s with wind chill in the teens) so even though we had planned on two nights there, once we hiked the Cabin Creek and Rhododendron trails, we decided to go to a lower elevation and warm up!
LegendI picked this campground because it was very close to Blue Ridge Parkway. My plan was to ride my motorcycle through this beautiful area of NC, but the rain didn't cooperate this trip. I camped in site 112. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. This was a last minute reservation and they had limited availability. The site is not very level and very tight for my 32 foot RV. The site had full hookups (water, sewer, 30 amp electric) that worked great. I walked most of the campground and there are some great sites. Most are wooded and reasonably spaced. Quite a few long term campers, but the rigs and sites were all very well kept. At $64 per night it is a little pricey, for site 112, but probably not for the campground and area as a whole. No grill, just a tire rim for campfires and a picnic table.
Getting parked was a bit of a challenge to get things as level as possible and work around power stand and be able to get awning out to stay out of rain.
I would camp here again and recommend others give it a try. Lots to do in this part of the NC mountains.
RangerThis was a overnight stop but it was a great find! We were in a full hook up pull through site 20. Gravel pads with a picnic table and fire ring. Sites were open but a decent size, and mostly level. There was a lovely stream that ran along the property with beautiful shade trees and lots of grass. We have 2 dogs and there was plenty of great area to walk them. The bathhouse was very clean but there was no A/C and only a few small windows for ventilation. The whole property was very well kept and beautiful. Will definitely be back as we travel this way each year.
Verizon phone worked good, but not really any TV reception. But we were good with that!
The Blue Ridge Mountains surround Roaring Gap, North Carolina, with elevations ranging from 1,500 to over 3,500 feet. This mountainous terrain creates significant temperature variations between campgrounds, with higher elevation sites often 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby valleys. Cell service remains inconsistent throughout the region, particularly in campgrounds located in deeper valleys or on the northern slopes.
Kayaking access points: River Country Campground & RV Park offers river access with 61 campsites along Kings Creek Road. "This campground has been transformed into a beautiful place to get away from it all! River front sites, pull thru sites and tent sites," notes a recent visitor.
Mountain biking trails: Fries New RiverTrail RV Park connects directly to the New River Trail. "You can ride bikes from your campsite to the trail. The trail is almost 57 miles in length and we rode 15 miles out and 15 back to campsite," explains one camper who appreciated the direct trail access.
Wine tasting: Several vineyards around Roaring Gap welcome campers for tastings. "You can wine taste while you are visiting. It's not a huge family campground with a ton of activities, but a great place to stay overnight on your way somewhere," mentions a visitor at Roaring River Vineyards RV Campground.
Mountain views: Greystone RV Park offers unobstructed views of Pilot Mountain. "10 flat, paved spots on the top of hillside looking up at Pilot Mt. You're right next to your neighbors, but was a great spot for a stopover," reports one RVer who enjoyed the vistas.
Creek access: Many campgrounds feature creeks for summer cooling. At Peak Creek RV Campground, "The creek is like a river, cool getaway during the day," according to a camper who enjoyed the water access during warm weather months.
Seasonal activities: Lake Myers RV Resort offers organized recreation for guests. "A+ campground.. fun activities.. kid friendly.. love playing BINGO here!!" mentions one visitor. Another notes, "Many activities offered for family with 2 large pools etc."
Weather considerations: Higher elevation campgrounds experience colder temperatures. Doughton Park Campground sits at higher elevation on the Blue Ridge Parkway. "This campground is quiet, shaded, and right on the blue Ridge parkway. It's high in elevation so it's cooler than the surrounding areas," explains a camper.
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds require navigating mountain roads. "The roads were windy and a tad narrow but definitely do-able as long as you took your time," notes a visitor describing access to Fries New RiverTrail RV Park.
Reservation requirements: Riverwalk RV Park fills quickly during peak seasons. "We were looking for a campground near by over Martin Luther weekend and used the Dyrt app and found this nice campground," shares a visitor who managed to secure a spot during a holiday weekend.
Activity planning: Plan for age-appropriate activities at each campground. One family at Lake Myers RV Resort noted: "We took our three boys (all under 5) for the weekend. There was not much at all for them to do other than play in the pool... There is a play ground and game room for older kids but nothing for the smaller children to do."
Swimming options: Doughton Park Campground offers hiking alternatives for families. "There are trails you can hike from camp," mentions a visitor, providing options beyond swimming for family recreation.
Wildlife awareness: Bear activity occurs in several campgrounds. "This was the only place we saw bears but not in our campsite just wandering in another loop," explains a family who camped at Doughton Park Campground, suggesting proper food storage is essential.
Site selection: Willville Motorcycle Camp welcomes RVs with specific amenities. "There are water spigots scattered throughout along with electrical stanchions...just not at every site," notes one camper explaining the importance of choosing sites strategically.
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds near Roaring Gap have limited operating seasons. "Sites are split between first come first serve and reservations," explains a camper at one park, highlighting the importance of understanding reservation systems.
Leveling considerations: Concrete pads at some parks eliminate leveling concerns. At Greystone RV Park, "Pull thru sites with concrete pads. No leveling needed. Couldn't be easier to pull in and set up," explains an RVer who appreciated the convenience.
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