Paddlers and anglers will find direct water access at this boat-in campground along the New River within New River State Park. The facility operates as a state park campground with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, plus restrooms and shower facilities. Sites accommodate both RV camping and tent camping, with campfires permitted and pets welcome.
Fishing opportunities exist directly from the riverbank, while hiking trails provide land-based recreation options. The campground also offers drive-in access despite its paddle-in designation, making it accessible for RVers seeking hookups near the water. At $17 per night with reservations available, it serves campers who want established amenities while staying close to the New River's fishing and paddling opportunities.
Description
This is a paddle in only site only accessible by water.
Primitive paddle-in only camping is available approximately 6.5-miles down river from 221 access. No vehicle access is available. The campsites are by reservation only, small campfires are permitted only in the provided fire-rings and campers are required to pack out all trash. There are no toilet facilities at the campsites. Campers are required to dig at least an 8 inch deep cat hole to dispose of waste and pack out used toilet paper. Remove boats from water. Looking for category: Tent Site only,Primitive Site
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Holiday booking date rules are as follows: 2 nights Minimum Stay on holiday weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday) 2 nights Minimum Stay still apply to cabin rentals at Hanging Rock, Morrow Mountain, and Cliffs of the Neuse State Parks 1 night Minimum Stay on holiday weekend if the booking dates within 14 Days before Arrival Date Rule applies to the following holiday weekends: Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPrathers Creek Paddle-in is located in North Carolina near Scottville
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
36.49338792668753 N
81.32263547259717 W
Connectivity
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AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
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- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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 28 min from Winston-Salem, NC
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN
- 1 hr 48 min from Blacksburg, VA
- 1 hr 50 min from Johnson City, TN
