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
Coordinates
36.55415872147371 N
81.32380830738543 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
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
