Established Camping
New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park
New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in is located near New River State Park in North Carolina. The area features river terrain, providing opportunities for paddling and exploring the waterway. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Description
State Park
New River State Park
Paddle in primitive camping - 8 sites available
Located in Ashe and Alleghany counties 35 miles northeast of Boone, New River State Park covers seven accesses along this National Wild and Scenic River that flows north through three states. All accesses allow for launching kayaks and inner tubes to paddle or float along the shallow, gentle river. Paddle-in only campgrounds provide a remote experience. The hellbender — the largest salamander in the U.S. — and 14 species of rare and threatened plant species inhabit the New River valley.
Location
New River Alleghany Access Primitive Paddle-in — New River State Park is located in North Carolina
Directions
**221 Access :** GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.46768, -81.34035 36°28'4"N, 81°20'25"W **221 Access Address and Directions:** 358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 From Jefferson take US 221/Hwy 16 N. for 4.7 miles to Tom Fowler Rd, turn right on Tom Fowler Rd and go 1.3 miles and dead end at Old US 221, turn left for 2.6 miles to park entrance on the right. **Wagoner Access** GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.414044, -81.389622 N 36 degrees, 24 minutes, 50.6 seconds W 81 degrees, 23 minutes, 22.6 seconds **Wagoner Access Address and Directions:** 1477 Wagoner Access Road, Jefferson, NC 28640 From Jefferson take NC-16S/US 88 E for 4.6 miles, turn right onto Wagoner Access Rd and go 1.2 miles until you enter the park.
Address
358 New River State Park Road
Laurel Springs, NC 28644
Coordinates
36.55415872147371 N
81.32380830738543 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Winston-Salem
- 1 hr 38 min from Kingsport
- 1 hr 43 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 43 min from Blacksburg
