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New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park

New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground is located near New River State Park in North Carolina. The area features riverine terrain with access to the New River, offering opportunities for paddling and exploring the waterway. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.

Description

State Park

New River State Park

Primitive paddle-in only camping is available approximately 1.25-miles down river from Wagoner access. No vehicle access is available. The campsites are by reservation only, small campfires are permitted only in the provided rock 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.

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Location

New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park is located in North Carolina

Detail location of campground

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

36.43376586995875 N
81.3832812615438 W

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park?

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

Does New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, New River Riverbend Primitive Paddle-In ONLY Campground — New River State Park does not have wifi.