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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

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Location

Prathers Creek 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

36.49338792668753 N
81.32263547259717 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

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

Contact

General Info

Reservations

Make reservation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park?

There are 1 campsites at Prathers Creek Paddle-in — New River State Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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