Established Camping
Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park
Prathers Creek Paddle-in at New River State Park is surrounded by forested terrain and the flowing waters of the New River. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the New River Trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing opportunities for hiking and scenic drives.
Description
State Park
New River State Park
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
Location
Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park is located in North Carolina
Coordinates
36.49338792668753 N
81.32263547259717 W
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Winston-Salem
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport
- 1 hr 48 min from Blacksburg
- 1 hr 50 min from Johnson City
